Dr Duber was Amazing! He made me feel comfortable and is very Knowledgeable! He has a great sense of humor and educated me about nutrition and exercise. Staff is awesome and friendly! read more

I have been going to Dr Duber since about 1995 or 1996, I as no spring chicken then. I was warned before I saw him that he is thorough and expects you to do as he says. I have always tried to listen to him and follow his advice. He was brief and focused and wastes no time, fine with me. When I first went to him he was young and VERY serious for such a young man. I was told by my Primary Care Dr, by my daughter, who had worked in a hospital with him and she said he insisted on excellent care for his patients and all the Nurses KNEW his patients received CARE on time and nothing missed, it was echoed by the RN who lived next door. I would later find his reputation was well earned. He really worked patiently with me (you might say he had the patience of Job because I am not as focused as he is) until I stopped having the dizzy spells, after many medication adjustments and trying different things, I am down to visits of about once a year unless I need to see him for some reason. He has seen me though two different serious operations and now I am knocking on 91, my legs are weak, I fight Arthritis, but, all in all, surprisingly good shape, thanks to him, and my other good Drs. He is still focused, still thorough and careful, he turns out to be one of my favorite Drs, and I have some really good Drs. I sent a friend to him when her Dr kept telling her "not a thing wrong with your Heart" when she could hardly catch her breath going up stairs, with pains in her chest, she finally went to Dr Duber and he found the problem with her heart right away, and now she is as big a fan of Dr Duber as I am. She has thanked me many times for keeping on until she went to him. She feels she would have died & I feel that he saved my life too and has kept me going. I don't care if he does not make small talk, or does have a little more time and makes small talk, he is one of the best Drs I have been too. If you need a lot of flattery & small talk go to a friend, if you want focused, professional, honest care, where he looks you in the eye and can answer any question directly, Dr Duber is your man. read more

I wish they had negative stars! I agree with other patients who took the time to review Dr. Duber--he should have his medical license revoked. Below is my story. 1) Inconsistent and confusing explanation of procedure, diagnosis and care. 2) Failure to coordinate care with patient's doctors. 3) Interfering with patient's concurrent treatment from other physicians. 4) Endangerment due to failure to consider patient's history, current treatments and pre-existing conditions. 5) Inconsiderate, cruel and ruthless I was referred to Dr. Duber through my PCP. The ER cardiologist confirmed CHF and ventricular hypertrophy . Treatment: increase exercise, take medications and improve diet. I kept my appointment with Dr. Duber. I gave his office my medical history, medications, physicians and -pre-existing conditions. I was told he is "the best" cardiac physician in the area. His manner was horrible. He was patronizing and condescending. He insisted that I use the treadmill for the stress test even though I have a spinal cord injury and chronic inflamed facets. I can't run on a treadmill! He insisted even after explanation that I can't. He stated that I would be getting a stent. He didn't explain what a stent was. No explanation about the procedure, after care, anything. I was supposed to have an angiogram to determine how my cardiac arteries are functioning. I continued with him because of his "stellar" reputation. When I went to have the angiogram, I was going home with my insurance transportation. That was not good enough because I was supposed to have someone stay with me overnight. I was not informed that I would have to have someone stay with me after the procedure. The disclosures I signed stated: arterial bypass, angioplasty---NO STENT. The angiogram has to be rescheduled because I didn't have someone to stay with me. No arrangements were made for me to stay in the hospital, there were no rooms available. I had to go to the ER again because of heart pressure, SOB at rest. I was admitted for a cardiac work-up. I was told to get the angiogram. I went again to get the angiogram. The atmosphere felt "strange". I strongly felt to put "NO STENTS" on the permissions. This time, I didn't get a copy of the permissions. Dr. Duber didn't disclose that I would be admitted to the hospital and that I would be flat on my back for 8 hours following the procedure. As stated above, I have a problem with the facet swelling and potential inflammation of the spinal cord. Nothing was planned to prevent that situation. NO disclosure so I could plan with pain management for a facet block to prevent swelling. The only thing he gave me was morphine and tramadol which is worthless in this situation. I asked for a muscle relaxant which was denied. He didn't read the medical history I gave him. That night was pure, unnecessary torture. The next day, I was informed that I would be on: Brilenta--an anti-clotting medication. Is this a "drug of choice" for a person with a pre-existing congenital active, bleeding duodenal ulcer? Contraindicated in persons with ANY type of bleeding disorder. Multiple statins: Statins block the liver from producing cholesterol. One of the side effects is liver inflammation and liver failure. Contraindicated in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with a history of hepatitis. I was told I would be on these medications for the "rest of my life". The other doctors told me I would have to be on the Brilenta for at least 6 months. When Dr. Duber spoke to my son he stated that it was a "minor" artery that was 80% blocked. He told me that it was the main cardiac artery that was 90% blocked. He said that he put two stents but was vacillating between which arteries he put the stents. He finally stated that it was the main artery and he needed two stents because of the length of the blockage? Of course, he stated that I would make a 90% recovery. According to my own research, stents are contraindicated unless it's an active heart attack. I wasn't in an active heart attack. The three times I went to the ER, I didn't have a heart attack. Dr. Duber chose a stent that has medication to prevent the immune system from blocking it. He chose a steel mesh, which means that I cannot have an MRI to monitor the facets and spinal cord. The choice of stent material interferes with my neurologist and pain management. He could have chosen a silicone stent which isn't affected by magnet-based tests. Dr. Duber told me to "stop" all other treatments until HE FINISHED his testing. Does that include dialysis? Chemo? How about eye injections? Interfering with other physician's treatments. Not a team player which I believe is necessary in patient care. I believe Dr. Duber is paid by the medical appliance manufacturer which is why he completely changed procedures from the first angiogram appointment to the second. My experience is that Dr. Duber considers only himself. read more

Let me tell you that you have to be pro active when it comes to your health. I have seen Dr Duber for almost 3 years. Long story short, I get yearly CT scans of my lungs due to nodules. My last 2 scans noted that I had severe blockage of the LAD. I took the report to my primary Dr, hoping to get a clearance for knee surgery. When my primary Dr saw it I was told I needed to get to my cardiologist. I call Duber's office, faxed the report. I was told I was fine and he did not need to see me for 6 months. Finally, got an appt and was told "they can't tell anything. He didn't order any further tests. 6 months later I had my yearly stress test in his office. He said I was fine, these are the cards I was dealt with. And I'm clearing you for surgery. Then saw my oncologist at CofH and he immediately referred me to another cardiologist. I was immediately ordered in depth tests that show what could be going on. I now have been diagnosed with extremely blocked arteries. Another that shows the blood flow. I was told that I have a 25% chance of a major heart attack within the year! I am scheduled for an angiogram and praying it won't go into open heart! My new cardiologist says knee surgery is off the table for at least 6 months. read more

I met Dr. Dubet last week for the first time. I was impressed with his ability to make me feel comfortable during the interview. He has good instincts and like his style. Finally found a medical professional that I feel comfortable with and respect. His office staff delivered great customer service. Look forward to more contacts and a positive medical outcome and care management. read more

No star for his office staff. Dr. Duber tried to make up for Staff rudeness by make jokes of my 91 yr old mom being pregnant hahaha. Office manager Yesenia was helpful and hopefully she follows through with training her staff on not being impatience with older patient! read more

I am only putting 1 star because I have to. Sincerely this "doctor" deserves no stars and to get his credentials/medical license taken away. He is extremely rude to anyone who is a woman, elderly, or overweight. The entire time of my appointment he lectured me on being overweight EVEN THOUGH I made it extremely clear I am working so hard to loose weight. I walk 1 mile a day minimum and I workout at home everyday for at least 30 minutes. But instead of listening he cut me off multiple times and said I'm not doing enough. Even when I mentioned to him I had already lost over 20 pounds around the time I had first came to see him. The staff is not that great. One older woman around her late 40's is the worst. It is really a hit or miss with her, one day she is neutral and the next she is getting beyond frustrated. I do not entirely blame the staff for this because if "Dr." Duber was a real doctor he would set the good example of how to treat patients with dignity and respect, but since he does not do that his staff is also very dismissive and rude to his patients. Sadly I do have to return and I will make sure my point is clear and I will NOT get cut off! I was not sure in the beginning if I was being too sensitive but now that I've read the reviews on this man, I don't feel crazy and I know I'm right. I feel confident enough to tell him what many of his victims (including myself) didn't get to say because we were overwhelmed or just wanted to keep composure in public. Depending how my upcoming appointment goes I might have to write another review. read more

Had one of the worst experiences with him. I have SVT which is a bad nerve in my heart, nothing life threatening it just can send you into an "attack".. He gave me medication to prevent an attack until i saw him again, i wasn't having issues so decided not to take it. I am bigger, but it is something i am working with my primary on. My whole first appointment was only about my weight and 2 seconds about the issue i was actually there for, which ok i understood.. but my next appt i went in and refused to weigh because i wanted to talk about my actual issue.. they wouldnt talk to me about anything else other than getting on the scale.. he then told me he put me on the medication because i have high blood pressure and an irregular heart rhythm, he never had a conversation with me about this, just got frustrated that i wouldnt weigh for him and he just told me my EKG and ECHOCARDIOGRAM looked normal. I started tracking my blood pressure and asked my primary and she said i did not need to be on blood pressure medication and my heart rhythm was normal and to find a new cardiologist... by far the weirdest doctor experience ive ever had! I also need clearance for knee surgery and he said i would be fine but refused to give me clearance for knee surgery because i wouldnt get on the scale. So now im just having to suffer with knee pain because this man is a jerk. read more

I'm not sure how good the doctor is however the staff needs a class on customer service and professionalism this is the worst staff ever I called and left a message twice it took them three days to get back to me and when the lady did she was extremely unprofessional and rude it's too bad that the doctor of cording to reviews is very good if his staff is horrible read more

2 years later and I still don't know why this man has a license. My mother was in the hospital this weekend. Chest pains. Anyway, he was the cardio on call. He immediately wanted to do a nuclear stress test on my mom. We said no, because we don't trust him. Two days later my mom goes back to the hospital with chest pains but Dr. Mody looks at her (per our request). Dr. Mody looked at ALL of her work up and saw that her issue is NOT heart related but dialysis related. Her chest pain is due to the fluid in her lungs because she needs a longer dialysis time. Of course, he'll have a kidney doctor confirm but he was thorough. DUBER was NOT. He didn't even look to see her work up. He just jumped into a nuclear stress test. Poor judgement constantly. Please Do Not trust your loved one to this guy. His ego is bigger than his credentials. read more

I am still having issues with refills. Made sure I got in to see the Dr. for the annual so my prescription would not be delayed like last time. Here I am trying to get a refill that should have lasted another yr but turns out that my refill was for a 1 time fill only. I have called...pharmacy has called and faxed the Dr's office but still no reply for over a week. Pharmacy gave me a 3 day courtesy refill and that is gone. I had blood work done months ago...no word on that. And to top it off...at my appt. his assistant took my blood pressure and somehow got a really low pressure(for me)...something like 117/70. I tried to explain to her that her reading was abnormally low. The lowest my bp has ever been even on med's was only 135/80. But his assisant's explanation was..."its the Dr.'s procedures to take it standing". I guess she didn't understand what I was telling her. I don't believe she did it right. Like, she just threw some random number out there. But the Dr. comes in and rather than make sure her reading was correct because you know, in 8 yrs its never been that low even on meds...he just reduced the prescription. ***UPDATE*** Finally got a hold of a person by the name of Martha. She literally asked me a few questions like, name of prescription, mg..etc and said, "Ok, all done! It was sent to the pharmacy." I was like, WHAT! How can it be that you did this so fast and the pharmacy and I have been trying to get it filled for over a week? Martha said, "I have no idea why." I said, "why was my original prescription refilled for only 90 days with NO refills left?" I went for my annual and it is usually filled for 1 year. Martha said, "I'm sorry but we only fill prescriptions for 90days. I then told Martha that I was not going to fight for my prescriptions every 90 days. That they either put me back on a 1 yr refill or I will find another doctor. Martha then told me she would have someone call me back...I just laughed and told her, "How in the world do you expect me to believe that someone will call me back for a question if I can't even get a call back for life saving refill?" She said, "I'm sorry you feel that way but I will make sure to pass the message." I told her that if no one calls me back I will find another doctor. And I will just go to urgent care until then. We'll see if they call back! read more

My MD wanted me to get an echocardiogram, and waiting for that appointment I had to go to ER, then admitted. He was "in charge" of my case, took 2 days to get the echo in hospital..and though told by nurse he would go over things with me..he never showed. No answers to which meds I should keep with, quit or start, no sure diagnosis....probably will need my MD to bug hospital for info. If he is this busy, not helpful if I can't get through as others mention. The nurses seem to like him at the hospital...I can't say, never saw him...and they better not bill me for not seeing him. read more

I was referred to Dr Duber by my family provider when it was discovered I might be having a heart issue. During my visit with Dr Duber I was impressed with his bedside manner, personality and the time he took to go over my history and all my issues. I think he is a wonderful thorough doctor and I'm completely confIdent in his ability. I am very happy with Dr Duber and his office staff. read more

I had a very good experience with Dr. Duber. After seeing another cardiologist that was rude, arrogant, and gave me no time; Dr Duber was the polar opposite. He met with me in his office to go over my case in detail and then did a thorough exam and a full explanation of his findings. I could not be happier. read more

My father was very ill Dr Duber did not spend time with our family to fully explain in detail the situation my dad was in. He went out of his way to avoid us and avoid answering any questions we wanted to ask him. His behavior towards us was cold, callous and aloof or disconnected from emotional distress that we were experiencing because my father was dying. I still don't really know how he ended up dying the way he did. Some of the choices that were made by Duber in regards to treatment before and during his hospital stay in my opinion is in question? I would strongly advise going to another Doctor that would be more transparent and thoughtful towards his patients. His name shouldn't be in any top ten of any Doctor in the Inland empire. Probably the lower ten list of doctors. I do know he was the Chief of Staff at San Antonio Hospital, obviously, as far as I am concerned, holding positions such as is no indication that he is the best doctor available for treatment. Please be wise do not go to this Doctor Kind Regards read more

Dr. Duber has been my husbands' cardiologist for over ten years and two pacemakers. We are now facing valve replacement. Wouldn't feel safe with anyone else. Great office staff too! read more

Dr. Dubers' staff does not answer the phone, which is okay if they are busy, but they do not return voice messages either. Two voice messages were left on his answering machine for a prescription refill and for a new appointment. Had to finally drive down there to get both. Not a big deal unless you're 80 years old and have mobility issues which my mother does. Disappointing, but it seems poor customer service is the norm from the inept staff we find at the vast majority of the doctors offices in this area. read more

Not sure about all the bad reviews. My husband was forced to transfer to Doctor Duber because of our insurance. He went there grudgingly and with the notion of I hate the doctor already. Now my husband loves him and I have not seen my husband looking so healthy in a very long time. Yes, perhaps not the best bedside manner, but overall a very good heart doctor. We are ready to change insurance again and I will make 100% sure that I will pick an insurance that Doctor Duber has a contract with. read more

Dr. Duber is truly a great physician! He speaks to you frankly, which is extremely important to me when dealing with critical medicine. He is very understanding, highly experienced, and knowledgeable in his specialty. read more

I switch from Kaiser and I saw him incase I had some heart issues. I have A murmur. I went in the ER they admitted me immediately saying I had a mild heart attack. It was around the middle of November on a Saturday. I told them I would follow up with my cardiologist on Monday, so I was released. I called Monday they told me they can't see me till the end of December. All he cares about is the buck very sad. read more