Meet Kelly Ratheal, MD
Dr. Kelly Ratheal is a cardiologist, located in New Braunfels, TX, who is board-certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She specializes in the prevention of cardiometabolic diseases and lipidology, which is the study of cholesterol. Additionally, she holds certification as a clinical lipidologist as a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.
As a member of the multidisciplinary Cardiometabolic Prevention team, Dr. Ratheal provides comprehensive risk assessments and personalized preventive care. Her approach emphasizes patient education and incorporates the expertise of on-site exercise physiologists, as well as collaboration with local dietitians. It’s important not to delay having your risk assessed because you think you’re too young or believe your risk is low. The earlier your risk is evaluated, the sooner it can be addressed. Dr. Ratheal is a proud Red Raider, having earned her degrees and completed her medical training at Texas Tech University.
Her educational timeline includes:
- 2010: Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
- 2015: Doctor of Medicine
- 2018: Board Certification in Internal Medicine
- 2022: Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease
- 2023: Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology
Locations
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CHRISTUSMulti specialty Clinic1925 W. State Highway 46, New Braunfels, TX 78132HoursClosed
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Blue Advantage
- BlueChoice TC
- Brookshire Bros
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Cigna
- First Health
- Healthcare Highways, Inc.
- HealthSmart
- Humana ChoiceCare Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Military TRICARE
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Multiplan Commercial
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Railroad Medicare
- Superior Health Plan
- Texas Childrens Health Plan
- Texas True Choice STAR Health Plan (Foster Care)
- Texas True Choice-Star Health Plan (Foster Care)
- TriWest
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
- USA Managed Care
Education & Certifications
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Medical Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Fellowship: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (104)
Would highly recommend her!
Dr. Ratheal is very proactive and provides practical guidelines to follow in order to improve overall health including heart health.
She took time to answer all my questions.
Awesome Cardiologist
no issues
Awesome!
Dr. Ratheal spends quality time with you. She is empathetic, compassionate, and a consummate professional.
She’s the best.
Continue your mission, you provide excellent care! Thank you to everyone
Awesome
I think the above answers explain it all. I feel very comfortable with them.
Thank you, Dr. Ratheal for your compassionate care!
The whole office from front desk to the nurses, lab technicians and Dr. Ratheal make going to the doctors easier
I feel fortunate to be able to gain so much knowledge from my cardiologist and guest speakers as they explain best practices related to heart health.
Thank you Dr. Rathael.
Dr Ratheal is extremely knowledgeable and is great to listen and help her patients.
Dr. Ratheal exceeds in all of the above areas. You never feel rushed and she spends whatever time is necessary to address your health concerns.
Always there for me !!! With answers as I need
Excellent representative
I really feel confident and secure with the care I get.
Thank you.
I continually recommend Dr Rathael and her staff to family and friends.
Love Dr Rathel abd the CSEmR team
She's the best!!
Keep up the good work!!!
Very positive
Like the printed out recap of visit.
I am thankful she listens to what I have to say and Try’s to answer my questions so I understand
I was very pleased with the doctor and the outcome.
Keep up the great work!
I like her.
Excellent service
Excellent experience!
Great Doctor
Great provider!
She is excellent!
The Dr was fine although it seamed stressed and a little upset with the situation but again no real concern for my time.
Looking forward to next visit !
Dr Rathael spent quality time in explaining the results of my holter monitor and bloodwork and my diagnosis. She also emphasized the importance of exercise plan and heart healthy diet in achieving my optimal health. I appreciate all of the time she has invested and the quality care she has given me. She is an excellent cardiologist.
All good.
the Dr. And Nurse as well as office staff are Awesome.
Feel very confident in her being my heart Dr.
None. Just scheduling.
She is very much committed to my health care!
I look forward to my visits with and continued care from Dr. Ratheal.
I never feel rushed in my appointment and that is always reassuring.
All I can say is Dr. Ratheal is the best.
You are appreciated. Don’t change.
Seemed to be over booked and rushed. Had to wait 50 mins
Knowledgeable about my issues
I repeat I trust her.
She’s the best!
I will highly recommend her!
Very satisfied with my initial visit.
She treated me with the utmost of respect and spent more time with me than probably any other doctor I’ve seen over the past 10+ years. She was great!
She does all the above. I trust her.
Wonderful
I would decibel recommend Dr Ratheal to my family and friends should the need ever arise.
Her assistant April was truly professional & caring.
Next visit I would like to visit side effects of medication Rosuvastatin.
Took the time to explain things in layman’s terms for me which was very much appreciated
Give yourself a pat on the back
All excellent
The best cardiologist I have ever had
I had such a great experience with Dr Ratheal. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.
This was one of the best experiences I have had with a doctor and have already that. shared with many people.
As I said Dr. Ratheal seemed very confident and that is what impressed me the most from the very first time I met her.
I’m so grateful Darcy sent me to her. Thank you for helping me.
Thank you
I am pleased with your
Dr Ratheal has helped me to understand issues I have with my heart better than any other heart doctor I’ve had.
very focused on patient
I am so glad I found Dr. Ratheal
Dr. Ratheal was exceptional!
Thank you for the quality time and effort you have given in providing such excellent care.
Thank you
Very professional and clean area.
Thank you Dr. Ratheal for being so thorough and so caring.
None
I appreciate your careful consideration and deliberation about how to proceed for my best interest. Thank you.
Glad to have such a helpful Doctor.
Friendly staff. Keep it up.
My only comment in the negative is that I had a very long wait time after being put in a room. My nurse was very pleasant.
thank you!
we are happy we found her
Very impressed with all of the staff and the doctor!
Outstanding doctor who genuinely cares!
She made sure I understood her.
office staff and dr. very pleasant.
I’m glad I got in to see Dr. Kelly Ratheal. She’s very nice.
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She was positive and have many good suggestions.
Great Dr and a great visit.
She explained everything my medication and my health wise she is so awesome and so sweet I recommend her to all my friends and family
Dr Ratheal is an excellent doctor. She listened well and showed care.
She is unique in that she relates & understands my situation.
Great job!
She was very nice & understanding. I appreciate all that she did to help me feel better.
She’s great and I have extreme confidence in her care.
I’m delighted to have Dr Ratheal as my cardiologist and feel so confident in the quality of her care.
Absolutely wonderful care and instructions.
A+
Provider was good.
Excellent
