I want to thank Dr. Jay Lee at Orange County Heart Institute for all his expertise & patience. He…read morefixed my heart rhythm problem so I won't ever have to deal with it again! Even afterwards when I thought there was another issue, he was patient & explained everything so I could understand it. My husband has been going to him for more than 20 years. He is a great doctor!! Thank you Dr. Lee!! The office staff is wonderful too!! Linda (& Bill) H, Anaheim

I had a heart monitor referral from my primary doctor, who…read moresent me here. I met with a tech who set it up. A couple of days in, my chest where the electrodes were began to burn. I took one of the electrodes up and saw my skin was blistering. I called and they said bring it back. I took it back and gave it to the che kin gal. I explained what happened and she said she would tell the tech/doctor what happened and they would call me to discuss the "next step", as I still needed to get my heart issue checked out. I included my name and all contact info in the box/bag which contained the heart monitor to make sure this wouldn't fall thru the cracks. No one ever called me to discuss what happened. I decided that if they were ok with letting a possible heart issue just be ignored I'll go over to UCI. That was shameful in my opinion

While I appreciate getting my heart monitor here, place is bad…read more It is a very old building and the signage is very poor. I stood in line at the wrong place for 10 minutes before someone asked what I was there to do and told me I was on the wrong line/area. The walls are painted a dark yellow color and need to be re-done either bright white or a nice light blue. It makes it look even more depressing. Please step it up.

i was a patient for about 3 years once dr. metzer retired and i was seeing another dr. there. he…read moreover booked ,sometime a 2 hour wait. during the 5 mo. i saw him ,not 1 time did he lesson to my heart. he changed my meds and then i couldn't see him for 2 mo. also when blood pressure was over 200,i called and ask for him to call me i was told he does not return patients ph. calls. just go to er. also at the end i was over charged for the heart moniter. i am sad to report this,but our medical drs overbook themself.the patient then pays with no retun phone calls so sad. i have gone to another specialist and my blood pressure has stablized,only took him 6 weeks. also he lissoned to my heart.i hope this helps other patients.

Good luck getting an appointment. While Dr Marin is a great cardiologist, you're only as good as…read moreyour front office staff. His appointment taker Myra never answers the phone, so you'll be forced to leave a message to set an appointment. And then you fall into the abyss. Although her voice mail greeting states she'll return the call within 24 hrs, and pull be lucky if you ever hear from her again. Either she is severely underpaid, is totally overwhelmed, or hates talking to people, but you won't get a return phone call. After numerous calls and msgs and no response, it's very easy to move on and replace Dr Marin. Sadly his "Director of First Impressions" is certainly a detriment to his practice.

I have been a patient of Dr. Marin's for a couple years and still continue to have follow up…read moreappointments every six months. I feel very blessed that he is the cardiologist who happened to be on call the day I was taken to the emergency room. His quick and decisive action was great which is needed in life saving circumstances. feel like I am in the best hands for my care going further. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone who needs cardiac care.

Fantastic doctor, showed genuine care for my health, even helped look into things that were not the…read morereason for my visit because he was actually interested in helping me get healthy. Great office staff and assistants.

Known him for several years; and has treated me well. He certainly knows his trade, and his…read morepassion is evident. Great doctor and excellent in cardiology!

This man did his studying/training at three of the topmost institutions in this country and the…read moreworld. Stanford, Harvard and Johns Hopkins. It just doesn't get any better than THAT folks! Anyone with credentials like that has got to be brilliant and Dr Chan is indeed extremely bright. His expertise is topnotch. He is very thorough, and he explains very well in simple language and slowly. He is an excellent listener and you do not feel rushed with him. His demeanor is charming and calming. He possesses all of the qualities everyone wants their doctors to have, but frequently find lacking. I am 83 and he has been my cardiologist since I moved to Orange County 12 years ago.

Dr. Michael Chan is an outstanding medical professional. I cannot speak highly enough about the…read morecare I have received from him over the years. He placed a stent for me many years ago and I continue to see him annually for checkups. It always amazes me how he manages to make you feel like you are the only person that matters in the moment, unlike so many other doctors that don't appear to like people. He pays attention to all the details and genuinely cares that you follow through with his advice. 9 times out of 10 he is on time which I love and demonstrates respect for his patient's time, where so many doctors seem to think their time is so much more important than yours. I find his staff to be generally responsive and do a great job too. I cannot recommend him enough.

Dr. Santora saved my life! I was getting a cardiac clearance for an upcoming hip surgery when he…read morenoticed my calcium level had increased. To be safe, he ordered a nuclear pet scan I believe and called me the next day. He said the bottom of my heart was pumping slow. He had me go to St Joseph's the very next day. During the procedure he found the WidowMaker and put in two stents. I could have just dropped dead at any time. Thank you Dr. Santora!

Been a patient of Dr. Santora and his partner for over 30 years. I was their first stent implant…read morein 1995! Would not have become a great grandpa without him. He cares and is the BEST.

AWFUL SCHEDULING PATIENT COORDINATOR EXPERIENCE: On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, between approximately…read more10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., I called 877-430-7337 to schedule a stress test and spoke with a representative named Karen. Unfortunately, the interaction was extremely disappointing. After being on hold for more than 45 minutes, Karen was rude, dismissive, and condescending during our conversation. Before I was able to fully address my questions regarding my appointment, she abruptly disconnected the call. Because I was concerned that my appointment had not been properly scheduled, my husband, who is the policyholder, called back shortly afterward to confirm the appointment details. He was connected with Karen again. While attempting to discuss the prior interaction and seek clarification, Karen hung up on him as well. Your phone system states that calls are recorded. Therefore, I am formally requesting that both calls that occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. on June 17, 2026, be reviewed and that appropriate corrective action be taken. When I asked to speak with a manager, Karen stated that management was in back-to-back meetings and refused to provide her last name. She repeatedly interrupted us, cut us off while we were speaking, and made no effort to resolve our concerns. Life is stressful enough, especially when dealing with medical appointments. Patients should not be subjected to disrespectful treatment when simply trying to schedule necessary healthcare services. I find it concerning that this type of behavior would be tolerated in a patient-facing role. I would appreciate confirmation that this complaint has been received, that the calls will be reviewed, and that appropriate follow-up action will be taken. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX

How can you keep and acquire patients when no one answers the phone! Every single time you call,…read moreyou will wait 20-30 minutes just to speak to someone. I have also tried leaving my number for a call back and no one called me back. They have got to invest in more people to handle the phones. They have lost a patient in me as I will be looking of a new provider.

Dr Tucker is the absolute best. I went to ER on an afternoon, things happen fast. The Dr put in a…read morepacemaker within 12 hours of my admission. I'll just say I lucked out by the best Doctor ever. He's beyond great in every way.

Tremendous Cardiologist, the absolute best in the business and I have been to eight different…read moreCardiologists in the past!