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Dr. Sasidharan Ponthenkandath, MD

Dr. Sasidharan Ponthenkandath, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Sasidharan Ponthenkandath, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in La Quinta, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Calicut University Medical College in 1969. He is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital.

Practice

79430 Highway 111 Ste 102 La Quinta, CA 92253

Make an Appointment

(844) 827-8000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ponthenkandath specializes in the areas of Neonatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sasidharan Ponthenkandath, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in La Quinta, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Calicut University Medical College in 1969. He is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital.

  • Neonatal Medicine

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  • Medical College Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977

  • Medical College Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1975

  • St Charles Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Calicut University Medical College

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
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Neonatology†
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Pediatrics†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Dalip Tibb M.D. P.C.79430 Highway 111 Ste 102 La Quinta, CA 92253
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Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin9000 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Office10000 W Innovation Dr Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave
    Riverside, CA 92501
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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