Cardiology in Charlottesville, VA - ProviderMatch
Cardiology • Charlottesville, VA
Ratings by platform
- UVA Health and Healthgrades for Dr. Andrew Darby: 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on hundreds of ratings) (667+ and 78 ratings respectively)
- Healthgrades for Dr. Kenneth Bilchick: 4.9 out of 5 stars (52 ratings)
- UVA Health patient satisfaction ratings: 4.9 to 5.0 out of 5 stars (Varies by provider (e.g., 549, 117, 153, 145 ratings))
- WebMD for Dr. Thomas Gehrig: 5.0 out of 5 stars (40 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Excellent bedside manner and approachability
- Thorough explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
- Feeling listened to and respected by providers
- High level of clinical expertise and confidence in care teams
- Compassionate and caring approach to patient interaction
Common complaints
- Some patients expressed a desire for more direct time with the physician rather than being referred to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
In patients' words
"Dr. Darby is an excellent doctor and very caring. He has been my heart doctor since 2015 and I am blessed to have him as my Cardiologist."
— UVA Health patient comments (April 2026)"Dr. Valentine made me feel completely at ease with his warmth, grace, and humor... I totally felt like I was a 'partner' in my treatment."
— UVA Health patient comments (January 2026)"Always listens with care and answers all questions. He never rushes me."
— UVA Health patient comments regarding Dr. David Shisler"Every single person I’ve ever known who has been through a cardiovascular surgical procedure at UVA Health has said the same thing: while the procedure may not be fun, the teams and the people that are caring for you are top-notch."
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