
Cardiologists in Palo Alto, CA
Cardiology • Palo Alto, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades, U.S. News, Birdeye (Stanford Health Care): Generally high (frequently 4.5–5/5 on specialized sites like Healthgrades and U.S. News) (Varies significantly by provider (e.g., ranging from a few reviews to over 500))
What patients say
Patients praise
- Clinical expertise and medical knowledge
- Thoroughness of examinations and diagnostic approach
- Compassionate, professional, and attentive temperament
- Positive outcomes and life-changing procedures
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- High and unexpected costs/billing transparency issues
- Difficulties with scheduling and unresponsive office staff
- Communication breakdowns between providers and patients
- Occasional reports of unprofessional or rude behavior by medical staff
In patients' words
"Not only is he highly skilled and knowledgeable, but he also brings a level of...[compassion]...He performed a MitraClip procedure on me...nothing short of life-changing."
— Patient review of Dr. Rahul P. Sharma on Healthgrades"They won't tell you how much something will cost or explain why a certain diagnostic is being used. I received an unnecessary Doppler echocardiogram, which normally costs $300-600, for over $8,000."
— Patient review of Stanford General Cardiology at Boswell Building"Great doctors great staff. Confidence is high too bad every time I go my doctors appointment runs late."
— Patient review of Silicon Valley Cardiology on YelpMore clinics in Palo Alto
Preventive Cardiology in Palo Alto
Patients praise: Staff often rated as courteous · Expertise in preventive cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac imaging.
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Patients praise: Kind and attentive providers · Friendly and welcoming front desk staff.
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Patients praise: Friendly and efficient staff for allergy shots · Knowledgeable and helpful medical professionals.
Hematologic Cancer Program in Palo Alto | Stanford Health Care
Patients praise: Highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional clinical staff and physicians · Access to advanced, cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment options (e.g., CAR-T, clinical trials).
Ophthalmologists in Palo Alto, CA
Patients praise: High patient confidence in surgical and diagnostic skills · Compassionate and empathetic patient-doctor communication.
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