I've been in and out of the Dr's office for years...YEARS...complaining about feeling my heart beat…read morein a strange manner. To make a very long and boring story short, I was referred here after ending up in the emergency room due to an extremely high heart rate. They took my complaint seriously (i had been going to dr's for over 10 yrs about this issue with no help at all) They immediately hooked me up to a 48hr heart monitor I got my test results with a scheduled follow-up in a timely manner They scheduled me for a heart procedure They continue to follow-up with me every couple of months to see how I'm doing, my heart procedure was over a year ago. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (pun intended)

Went in for a stress test yesterday. From the very beginning the staff was warm, welcoming and…read moreprovided me with very clear instructions and expectations. They worked well as a team and throughout the test they were supportive, caring and professional. The doctor sent me an email containing an excellent summary and with a very warm caring attitude clarified where we go from here. I would strongly recommend this bunch.

Very old-school and hard to communicate with--neither she nor her team prioritize patient needs. My…read morepartner and I were assigned to her, but working with her was difficult. She later moved to a new clinic (Davis Center), which no longer accepts our insurance, leaving us without a primary care provider. I only found out when I called urgently for work-related medical tests- no one informed us she left the network!

I'm trying to get a simple echocardiogram per my doctors orders. But I'm having trouble getting…read morepast the office staff. I am not a medical professional so maybe I don't know the right way to get the test done. But I didn't expect the conversation to go so badly that I hung up. A first for me actually. I was told that my doctor didn't get to decide whether or not I needed a echocardiogram. That I had to make a appointment with the cardiologist and he decides. Well that's great but to get it done I need a authorization. I was only asking if they received the referral and was told again that that's not how it works. I give up. I have to hope that when I do get the referral and the appointment it's not here. The doctors have great comments here but the staff is lacking.

Mr. Kopelnik is an amazing doctor. Very patient and professional. He is very knowledgeable…read morecardiologist and will put your health first.

Dr. Kopelnik is very old school he gives all his patients with the same condition the exact same…read moremedication. If you discuss new medication he doesn't even listen to the possible benefits. He doesn't suggest any treatments just meds and an echo. No mention of possible options or info on disease progression. He speaks for 10min then gone. Horrible example of a so- called specialist.

I had a great experience with my excellent cardiologist Dr. Gilda Sarraf in Torrance, CA. I was…read morehesitant to replace her. It took me 2 years to decide & get a local cardiologist. I praise & thank God that Dr. Manisha Malhotra referred me to a Cardiologist Dr. Pramodh Sidhu. Dr. Pramodh Sidhu is an excellent Cardiologist. He is soft spoken, speaks clearly, and explain in details the function of each part of the heart. He is a great listener. He is thorough, & conservative in his approach. Loved it. He is professional , good bedside manner, great attitude, He is knowledgeable, confident & efficient. I give God the glory that I was referred to him. Thank you Dr. Poramodh Sidhu & Sandy for your great service.

I hope this review generates a response from Dr. Sidhu and his office. After experiencing some…read moreheart issues (erratic heartbeat, trouble breathing, dizziness), my husband and I went to see Dr. Sidhu. We were impressed at this first meeting with his knowledge and plan of action. Unfortunately, it all went downhill from there. We went in for the stress test and then waited for Dr. Sidhu to call us with the results. Three weeks later and numerous calls to the office, we're still waiting for a follow up and plan to go forward. Each of these calls included a long wait on hold, numerous apologies, assurances from Jennifer that Dr. Sidhu would get right back to us and then.....nothing. This whole experience has been frustrating and time consuming.

Everything could improve. From staff to doctors to patients care. Work there as a travel nurse and…read morethe type of care provided is horrible.

Writing five star reviews makes me happy…read more Writing five star reviews for doctors make me REALLY happy. That pure joy of happy five star doctor reviews is because five stars means my family or I have been treated with dignity, respect and with competence! All patients deserve to be treated as such. Our dear, sweet daughter was having some minor chest pains. It was important to have her checked out. Our cool and new family doctor referred her to the office of Dr. Saw and Dr. Lin. We were told both doctors were top-notch. Dr. Saw saw ('lil pun!) our daughter. Top-notch indeed! Wow- the employees; every single one of them were gems! All our our questions were respectfully answered without a hint of arrogance by any medical employee...refreshing! Dr. Saw was very thorough regarding heart tests; two total. Tests were done at his Pleasanton and Livermore offices. Our family was thrilled that the testing is done right there in his offices vs that nearby hospital...phewww! As Dr. Saw stated, by doing the tests in his offices, the hospital bureaucracy issues could be avoided. We agreed 100%! Happy to report that our daughter is fine and has a healthy heart... and a heart of gold. One issue of concern was in regards to the test results. We were told to make an appointment to discuss the second test results with Dr. Saw. That would have meant three office visits in three days; a lot of time out of our busy schedules. I called the office explaining this and requested that if the test results were fine, that we be notified. And, if the results were not fine, requested we be called and we would then schedule another appointment to discuss the test results. I was happy they agreed to my request. The technician did tell my daughter on the spot that everything was A-OK. I truly recommend Dr. Saw and his staff. Also recommend you request a follow-up appointment to discuss test results only if the tests show there is an issue that needs addressing. The entire staff is very friendly, informative and actually fun to talk to.

I share my experience more from the point of a patient with a rare and notorious to diagnose heart…read morecondition. The rarity of my illness must have contributed to my interaction with Dr. Dao. So if your illness is more of the regular type, your experience could be different. I would prefer it to be 2.5 star, but there is no such thing, thus. On initial impression, Dr. Dao asked the most complete set of questions on my first visit. I came to Dr. Dao after visiting many Cardiologists, not being to get a diagnose. I had high hope at the time. From those questions, I think Dr. has a good grasp of medical knowledge a general cardiologist should. Unfortunately mine is on the special and rare type. At that time I got a not yet confirmed self-diagnose with the help of AI. (Yes, AI.) And interestingly, the diagnose was later confirmed via surgery with a prominent specialist cardiologist majoring in that field, after my visit with Dr. Dao. Dr. Dao claimed she had treated patients with my rare medical condition before, though she didn't fully agree with the diagnose before the confirmation surgery. And in later interactions with her, I often found her knowledge more from a general cardiologist point's of view, not covering the full spectrum of my illness's speciality. Quite a few times her understanding is contrary to what I experienced, and some suggestion could be even harmful to my situation. I think she covers the general side well, and she meant well. But unfortunately being a very confident cardiologist, she has an intention to center the interaction more around her opinion, it could feel like lecturing, rather than helping or listening. And the shown knowledge gap in that specific field often distracts me in our communication, aiding my dropping of confidence in her. I believe mostly because of the rarity of my medical condition, further visit with Dr. Dao on this topic may not help much. Again, your mileage may vary.

Dr. Dao And her office staff are truly wonderful people…read more Within 6 hours of my referral being sent, I had an appointment for the next business day. Not only were they incredibly accommodating, they were real human beings that spoke to me with respect and compassion despite my bitchiness. I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting "old" (30), or of my brain is degenerating but I seriously sometimes don't know what is coming out of my mouth. I have absolutely no filter and can be incredibly demeaning. ‍ I hate this about myself and after I realize what I've done I usually apologize profusely, but still--its a thing ‍ Anyways, Dr. Dao listened to me through my tangents and side stories and and spontaneous sons and she was professional and kind-hearted (pun intended) but not overly so, maintaining her acedemic and intellectual posture... Despite my totally rude behavior. I trust her professional judgement and will recommend her to those looking for an exquisite physician ‍ Side note, she looks like she's 22 which might take you off guard and the waits can be long. But like wait times can't even be considered because it means she is taking the time necessary with each patient--I've also vowed to never complain about doctor's office wait times ‍

One of best doctors I've ever encountered! My grandfather had a heart issue and I was told there…read morewere only a couple people in the world that were specially trained to help him. Dr Walsh was able to do the procedure without any issues. We were given frequent updates and communication was wonderful. I couldn't recommend him enough!

I had to rush my dad to ER at Mills-Peninsula Hospital last year, where he was diagnosed with…read morecongestive heart failure. A team of doctors was assigned to his care and leading the treatment was Dr. Joseph Walsh, the cardiologist. Once my dad was stabilized, he was moved to ICU. For the next four days, I saw Dr. Walsh visit my dad frequently. He took the time to sit with my dad and evaluate him thoroughly and monitored his progress with keen interest. He made sure my dad got the prescribed medications, diet, exercise and directed the attending nurse meticulously. All along, he discussed the diagnosis and plan with me with great patience. I truly feel that the Dr. Walsh saved my dad that day. Once my dad was discharged, Dr. Walsh proactively followed up with us and offered a comprehensive plan of action, which included placing a high-tech heart monitor, several relevant and revealing tests, and coordinated with other specialists, including GI specialist. It can be overwhelming for the patient/family to tackle so many specialists, but Dr. Walsh personally spoke with other doctors on the team and became our single point of contact. Dr. Walsh not only demonstrated his expertise in cardiology, but he did it with the warmest, most caring attitude. It felt like he was treating his own dad. My dad was comforted by his mere presence. This is profound and rare in today's medical experience. My family and I are eternally grateful to Dr. Walsh - thank you!

I not to sure why this place as bad reviews. I've always had a good experience at this location and…read morethe San Leandro location.

I've been calling and leaving messages for the last 11 days without a response.this is an on going…read moreissue with the San Leandro office.dr.jain & lee may huang idk of any practice that just flat out ignores it's patients.they definitely do have communication issues between the doctors and their staff or the doctor is flat out ignoring me.anyways I've done everything I can do to try to be seen except for filing a complaint which is my next step today.

I had been dealing with AFIB for over a year. Dr B began to treat me with medication which lasted…read morefor awhile. We were already aware of a slow heart rate by birth. The AFIB was being controlled but my heart rate dropped significantly (37) I texted Dr B we made an appointment at that time she told me it was time for a pacemaker. I agreed! Went on vacation the appointment was scheduled for the pm. I read what they were going to do until it frighted me. I asked Dr. B what happens if we do nothing. I would only get worse. I went through with the surgery on July 21. After much prayer everything came out just fine. I am no longer tired when I wake up I am energized. I thank God for giving me such a wonderful and caring doctor. Dr. B you're the best! KEEP ON DOING THE DOGGONE THING!!!!

I took my dad to see Dr. Balakrishnan. The nurse was very thoughtful and asked questions around…read morewhat special accommodations we needed. We asked for a translator, which she arranged for promptly. The appointment with the doctor was running a few minutes late, which is quite normal for doctor's appointments. But once Dr. Balakrishnan came, the level of professionalism and patience I saw in her was unparalleled to what I have seen in hospitals in the Bay Area (and I have been to quite a few doctors with my dad). The doctor spoke to my dad via a translator, was very slow and patient in listening and responding, and made sure my dad understood what she was trying to say. I also added a couple of things, and she took them into account too. She suggested further tests and we will see her again in a month or so. I highly recommend Dr. Balakrishnan as a cardiologist for anybody who is looking for a thoughtful and thorough doctor.

This doctor's office used to be the best and I appreciate the care and the service they provide…read more But ever since Epic Care took over, everything just went down the drain! I gave them slightly more than a year to get things figured out and I'm done. This place is a nightmare, to say the least, and I would advise that you all STAY AWAY unless you have no other option. To begin with, their doctors and physician assistants are excellent. They know what they are doing and they provide the care that you expect. So this is definitely a good thing as, after all, this is why anyone would go to the doctor's office. What are the problems? 1) Wait... And lots of waiting. Even with appointments, I've waited for up to an hour even when in the examination room. Once is fine but two times in a row, it seems too much of a coincident. I would appreciate it if they learn to value their patient's time! And if this is a recurring incidence, it would be helpful if they learn to schedule longer appointments and not schedule patients back-to-back in 15 minutes intervals. It just makes sense to correct it. 2) Still seems to be unorganized in getting their ducks all in a row from paperwork to getting test results ready before the appointment. Come on, the upgrade to the patient management that you had was supposed to help, but it sure doesn't seem like it. I may give it one more try and will make my ultimatum after that.

Dr. Dhawan canceled my appointment less than a day before it was scheduled. Next available…read moreappointment was two months later. They were unapologetic and didn't seem to care. Sorry, this is horrible service.