Rheumatology Services | UCI Health | Orange County, CA
Rheumatology • Orange, CA
Ratings by platform
- UCI Health (Dr. Dan Mandel): 4.7 out of 5 stars (152 reviews)
- UCI Health (Dr. Sheetal Desai): 5.0 out of 5 stars (35 reviews)
- RateMDs (Dr. Sheetal Desai): 3.3 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Sheetal Desai): Mixed performance ratings on specific care aspects (N/A)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High clinical knowledge and expertise in complex autoimmune conditions
- Compassionate and thorough care reported by some patients
- Successful outcomes in clinical trials (e.g., lupus treatment)
- Strong diagnostic capabilities
Common complaints
- Reports of unresponsiveness from office staff regarding messages and coordination
- Complaints about administrative issues including paperwork and lab result management
- Perceived arrogance or poor bedside manner by some patients
- Long wait times for appointments
In patients' words
"Dr Desai exhibited superior knowledge and experience in diagnosis, communicating possibilities, and treatment planning. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs help with rheumotological challenges."
— RateMDs Patient Review"I also had issues with the office/staff, including problems with labs, CT scan records, and… paperwork. This added to my stress and made it harder to feel confident that my case was being reviewed carefully."
— Vitals Patient Review"“The day she got her CAR T infusion, I went home and cried. I was so excited to be able to offer this to her. To see her now living her life to the fullest has been the greatest gift.”"
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