
Cardiology / Heart Center • Great Falls MT
Cardiology • Great Falls, MT
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades and Vitals (Dr. Michael Ritchie): 4.6 out of 5 (28 ratings (Healthgrades), 25 ratings (Vitals))
- Vitals and US News (Dr. Jorge L. Castriz): 4.7 out of 5 (18 ratings (Vitals), 53 reviews (US News))
- US News Best Hospitals (Benefis Health System): 85% (recommendation rate) (N/A)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Appreciation for expert, life-saving cardiac care and diagnosis of complex conditions
- High ratings for specific cardiologists noted for being kind, thorough, and professional
- Positive experiences with staff who are described as compassionate and welcoming in smaller office settings
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding scheduling delays and communication gaps between providers and health systems
- Complaints about long wait times for appointments and follow-up care
- Mixed reviews regarding bedside manner and over-confidence in treatment plans
- Lower-than-average patient experience scores for hospitals in the region
In patients' words
"He saved my husband life. No doctor in Great Falls could figured out that my husband had a congenital condition."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Ritchie)"The communication between Benefis and CMHVI leaves a lot to be desired."
— AllUsCardiologists (Central Montana Heart and Vascular Institute)"Wonderful doctor with great bedside manner! Takes his time with me and answers all my questions."
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