Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD
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Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
- General cardiology
- Cardio-oncology
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertension
- Abnormal cholesterol (dyslipidemia)
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiovascular disease and oncology
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Echocardiogram (echo)
- Cardiovascular stress testing
- Medical management of general cardiovascular symptoms
- Medical management of cardio-oncology treatments
Locations
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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dr. Kapoor is a great cardiologist. I am grateful to be able to see her.
Dr Kapoor is so easy to talk with, I feel like she really cares and when our visit is complete I immediately start to look forward to seeing her again ty
Very caring. Action oriented toward problem solving. Explains things extremely well.
Dr. Kapoor is excellent, knowledgable, able to explain so patient can understand complicated subject, easy for patient to express concerns. She is remarkable. The University of Washington should be proud to have her on their staff--both as a clinician and a teacher.
Dr. Kapoor was very caring and explained everything in terms I could understand. She even made a follow-up call to advise of some additional information that she'd researched to help in my treatment plan.
Dr. Kapoor was fantastic.
Dr Kapoor was engaged and empathetic. She provided good understandable feedback and addressed my concerns so that I could understand.
Dr. Kapoor is the best!
My father is 96. Most doctors sort of blow off his visit as "he'll be dead before he can return," but not Dr. Kapoor. She was extremely helpful walking us through possible causes and solutions. Highest marks for her.
The doctor was very friendly, empathetic, and informative. She answered all my questions.
I really like Dr. Kapoor.
Dr. Kapoor is excellent
Dr Ruchi was thorough, understanding of my concerns, listened well and gave excellent advice. I will only see her as my Cardiologist as she made me feel comfortable and seen.
Detailed listening, warm manner, strong reassuranceEasily my favorite doctor and place to visitFellow was perfect as well
Dr was very professional, listened to my questions and made me feel very comfortable
Good experience with both the nurse and the doctor. I was not rushed and my questions were answered in a timely manner.
Excellent experience. Thankful to have Dr. Kapoor
Dr Kapoor is intelligent and caring and I feel safe in her hands.
The doctor was very thorough, spent a considerable amount of time going over my condition and the path forward for a diagnosis and treatment
Doctor always answers my questions and helps us work together towards health goals. She understands that doing the right thing for me is different than doing everything POSSIBLE for me. She always does the right thing. I feel heard.
Saw a fellow first then the practitioner. The experience was good. Had I been in for an acute issue I would have wanted a heads-up,
Dr. Kapoor is wonderful!
Dr. Kapor was terrific. I have had 4 major heart episodes dating back in [...] with 11 stints. I have never had a physician take the time to explain m y condition as clearly as Dr. Kapor.
Dr. Kapoor took the time to explain my situation to me in clear layman's terms. She was a good listener and very personable as well as professional.
Dr Kapoor was remarkable! I'm so thankful to have met her!
Dr Kapoor is my ideal Doctor/Practitioner Enjoyable, concerned, attentive, thoroughDr Kapoor has an exceptionally warm personality and makes me feel very well cared for
Excellent visit with Dr. Kapoor. She took the time to explain my condition in detail, and provided information about my concerns. I never felt rushed, and never felt like she discounted my concerns. Very happy with the care she provided.
Dr Kapoor is patient and attentive.
Dr. Kapoor is an exceptional physician and I feel very fortunate to have her as my Cardiologist. It gives me a great deal of comfort to be under her care.
Dr Kapoor is excellent. She is intelligent, very knowledgeable, caring and concerned and gives the patient dignity.
Visit with Dr. Kapoor and the fellow was exceptional
Dr Kapoor listened well and explained my [...] condition in an understandable manner.
Amazing thorough experience w dr Kapoor. I now understand why the long wait to be seen by her.
Dr Kapoor clearly reviewed my chart and history before our appointment. Excellent discussion with her regarding my treatment options.
Very good bedside manner, great explanations. 10 out of 10 with answering all my questions
Dr. Kapoor is an excellent physician. I value her insight and so happy about her care for me.
She was very friendly, easy to talk to, but thorough
Dr Kapoor is empathetic, intelligent, and makes me feel at ease. She is always willing to listen, and she's very well informed. She also addresses all of my concerns and makes time for me.
Dr. Kapoor is an outstanding physician. Her academic knowledge is extensive and her clinical and communication skills are superb.
Very good is not a term that accurately reflects Dr. Kapoor's care. She is excellent.
Dr. Kapoor is great, always explains everything very thoroughly
Dr Ruchi Kapoor is consistently caring, competent and simply excellent in the personalized care she's providing
Dr. Kapoor spent a great deal of time talking through my concerns and it was greatly appreciated!
I was very impressed. The Doctor was clear, informative and personable.
Dr. Kapoor is one of the best doctors I've ever had. The best and most reassuring thing is that not only was she able to determine whether my symptoms were concerning, she was able to explain to me what I was feeling and why even when it wasn't concerning. These are experiences every other doctor I've talked to couldn't explain or didn't care to because it wasn't of concern. Even though there is no follow-up care from my appointment with Dr. Kapoor, I feel treated, examined, seen, and ready to live with this.
I always look forward to seeing Dr. Kapoor. She is amazing. I feel I couldn't have a better cardiologist taking care of me and my heart!
New Dr and and staff were great
Dr Kapoor was very familiar with my medical and very informative.
Dr Kapoor is an excellent doctor. She took time to answer my questions and did a great job of explaining things.
Doctor was very thorough and used words that were very easy to understand. After the examination, she then explained the after visit summary and the plan for follow up.
About Ruchi Kapoor
Dr. Ruchi Kapoor, MD, PhD is board-certified in internal medicine and recently finished her fellowship in cardiology from University of California, Irvine. She is interested in providing comprehensive general cardiac care to her patients with a focus on women's heart health and prevention of heart disease.
Dr. Kapoor received her MD and PhD from Weill Cornell Medical College, with the focus of her thesis on how drugs, particularly antidepressants, affect the function of membrane properties. Her scientific pursuits led to an interest in physics, and ultimately physiology then pathophysiology, of the cardiovascular system.
Her other academic interests include echocardiography, education and training of physicians. She hopes to pass on the same appreciation and love of the cardiovascular system to her patients and future generations of doctors.
Personal Interests
Dr. Kapoor is a bibliophile and loves books and libraries along with hiking in the pacific northwest.
Education and Training
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University of Calif. Irvine-Dept. of CardiologyFellowship, 2019, Cardiovascular DiseaseUniversity of California - Irvine Medical CenterResidency, 2016University of California - Irvine Medical CenterInternship, 2014Weill Medical College of Cornell UnivMedical Education, 2013
Board Certifications
- Echocardiography, 2020, National Board of Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Disease, 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2016, American Board of Internal Medicine