Dr. Jay now works out of Reno, but he was my doctor for many years. He helped me get through a few…read morehealth scares, especially after I recovered from a small stroke. His kindness and patience with me will never be forgotten.

Best Doc in the whole world!! Highly recommend him. Very nice, very professional, been around a…read morelong time.

1/27/26 Annual appt…read more To go over lab work with my primary... He's really one of the best physicians I've had here in Reno. Intelligent- courteous and professional. Labs came back good- except my triglycerides were elevated..( my recent trip to Japan forced me to eat more rice and noodles ... lol).. Thank goodness I was the same weight as six months ago!.. My goal is to only see him once a year- but if I lower some of my numbers then he'll let me.. until the next visit in July.. He did give me some really good sources to help)..

Great doctors, they take good care of you. All the doctors and staff are really nice.read more

Dr. Nathan Ho saved my life…read more A few months back, I returned from a 4-day hike in Iceland (Laugavegur Trail) and proceeded to my previously-scheduled appointment with Dr. Ho. Coincidentally, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law are patients of Dr. Ho. My appointment was made through a referral from my primary care provider (Dr. Dustin Riley) after I was kicked out of a Renown Reno Cardiology appointment thanks to a mutual service fee "pissing match" with my United Health Care service provider. And in hindsight, thank God they did. I had a minor heart attack in 2014 and had previously self reported to my previous Cardiologists (starting at John Muir in Walnut Creek) about "chest tightness" during exercise and was advised that this was not unexpected and that I should continue to monitor my symptoms. All during that time, I made regular appointments including taking the associated stress tests and continued to self-report any symptoms. I informed Dr. Ho about this and added that the strenuous Iceland hike had exacerbated my chest tightness during those 4 days. Dr. Ho expressed concern about this and strongly suggested I take an angiogram and soon. I did so a few weeks later, and figured it was all routine and right up to the time I recovered from the anesthesia after the procedure. Image my surprise when I was then told that I had 95% blockage in my "widow maker" artery. Triple Bypass surgery was scheduled within the week, which would have been sooner if it wasn't for the blood thinners I was taking. That operation went well, with the surgeon (Dr. Todd Chapman) emphasizing later that "he fixed me". So if it wasn't for this Cardiologist who picked up on something that previous professionals had not, I might not have been here to write this review. Thank You Dr. Ho.

Dr. Ho has been my Cardiologist for 7 years and I would recommend him…read morevery highly to anyone. Good listener and that's important to me.

Great clinic for allergy and asthma patients!…read more All three of my children are patients at this clinic and have been since 2009. Dr. Nugent, Dr. Reyes, and Shellie are all amazing practitioners. They are kind, address any concerns I have, and have provided me with numerous allergy and asthma medication samples. The nurses are amazing as well. One of my children has been receiving weekly allergy shots for almost a year, and they always distract him during the injection and make sure he is comfortable afterward. The office staff is great as well. They are always friendly and seem to have no problem or attitude when I need to make an appointment change.

I have rescheduled due to my kids being sick, covid, and because my allergies were feeling better…read more I called today to bump my appointment up and she told me that if I reschedule again they are going to have to charge me a copayment. I just said just cancel it altogether then because who knows if something comes up. They only had availability 3 months out so to me if they are in demand that much, they could easily fill the appointment I have for next week. I also heard you have to wait an hour or more. To me all bad signs so I will go elsewhere.

I could not be happier with Dr.Vlasek. He has always been as helpful as possible in any health…read moreissue....A true professional....

I really did not want to have to put a review like this up on Dr. Vlasek. He seems like a good guy…read morebut I think he has been a bit corrupted by the corporate healthcare model. My experience with him started when my favorite doctor left town and I had to find another doctor. He was the only one available within Carson Tahoe, and with some hindsight I should've just switched to a different practice entirely. I knew Carson Tahoe was bad and only cares about money, but watching this doctor and his staff develop into that model has been pretty bad. The referrals and follow ups are a rough start to boot. He has referred me to so many places that have never called, never gotten a referral, and don't even know who I am when I call. I have a problem that requires a dermatologist and he referred me to a practice I had never been to before even though I have a dermatologist. Let me guess, if I want the referral corrected I have to make an appointment? Which leads me to: My biggest issue with his practice is that no matter the issue, no matter how trivial, he will not solve any issue without an appointment. It doesn't matter if you were in that day, or the day before, or a week ago. It's not like I miss my yearly appointments, I see the doctor several times a year because of my conditions. One would think if I had a reasonable request like, "can we increase my anti-depressant strength", that we could solve that issue without the need for an appointment a couple weeks after the follow up appointment to another appointment one month ago. Every single issue I have, his MA Aiden and himself have always responded with, "Make an appointment". It's getting old and he clearly does not value our time and only cares about the visit billing. *Update: His office must have taken offence to my review, they sent me a certified letter that I cannot go to eagle medical center because of "non-compliance". Wonderful way to fix the issue Carson Tahoe.

100% Satisified with Dr. Chad Bidart handling my HEART HEALTH CHALLENGES…read more ​Appraisal of Humana HMO Gold Plus ​I recently switched to the Humana HMO Gold Plus plan, and the transition has been highly beneficial. The most significant immediate benefit has been the substantial savings on my medications. ​Finding new primary care doctors and specialists was a straightforward process, with excellent options available both in South Reno and Carson City. Furthermore, when I needed to contact Humana for assistance, their customer service team was responsive, cooperative, and helpful. ​Earlier this year, I underwent heart surgery. While it was a daunting experience, I was incredibly pleased with the quality of care I received throughout the process. An added relief during a stressful time was the very reasonable out-of-pocket cost. Overall, I am very satisfied with the coverage and care provided by Humana

Dr. Bidart is the best - great bedside matter, thorough, excellent communicator, conservative about…read moresurgery and creative in terms of solutions. He sent me home with an assignment to track my blood pressure for 30 days, and gave me a neat worksheet for the project, and I am surprised at the results, now 3 weeks later - eye opening. I have on more week of tracking the BP, then my follow up with him on 5/13/2026 to review the BP results as well as some other test results and eager to hear his advice on next steps for my recent diagnosis and February episode of A-Fib. The staff is really welcoming and the office is very nice, clean, and has a good vibe. After my PCP referral came through, it was quite easy to get an appointment; I think I had to wait only 2 weeks. My friend with A-Fib sees Dr. Challapalli after being with another cardiology office prior and she loves this medical office too and was the one who recommended to me; she's had several episodes of A-Fib and will now be having an ablation soon. I have seen 2 other cardiologists in my life prior and Dr. Bidart is by far my favorite, and he hasn't even had a chance to solve my problem yet, but I am confident next week he will.

I have seen Dr. Safdi, Dr. Najjar and Dr. Nylk at different given times, both in the hospital as…read morewell as their offices. All three of them are excellent! I now see Dr. Adam Safdi exclusively within my dialysis treatments at DaVita Dialysis, Renown South Meadows. Dr. Safdi is truly a gift of a physician and I wish there were more physicians like him in the world. He is truly kind, caring, compassionate, professional and empathetic. He has truly made a positive difference in my life since starting the journey of dialysis and end stage renal disease. I can never recommend Dr. Safdi enough and if you are ever in need of a nephrologist, please go and see him. He is exceptional and truly a wonderful human being.

I'm incredibly grateful for the care my husband received at Reno Heart Institute--it truly changed,…read moreand very likely saved, his life. He underwent a TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure, and from the start, we felt we were in the right place. The team is not only highly skilled, but they take the time to explain everything clearly and make you feel at ease during a very stressful time. Dr. Desai was exceptional--calm, confident, and clearly very experienced. We trusted him completely throughout the process. Casey also made a lasting impression--kind, responsive, and genuinely caring. That level of support makes all the difference when you're going through something this serious. Since the procedure, his quality of life has improved more than we expected. He has more energy and feels like himself again. If you're facing a heart condition, this is a team you want on your side. We will always be thankful for the care we received here.

As a cardiac patient facing multiple heart procedures, choosing the right surgeon was incredibly…read moreimportant to me -- and I could not have asked for a better experience than the care I received from Dr. Devang Desai at the Reno Heart Institute. From our first meeting, Dr. Desai took the time to truly listen. He explained my condition in clear, understandable terms and walked my wife and me carefully through every option available, making sure we both fully understood what was happening and what to expect. His ability to communicate complex medical information with patience and clarity put us at ease during this stressful time. Dr. Desai repaired my severely leaking mitral valve using two Pascal clips and later implanted a Watchman device, allowing me to safely come off lifetime blood thinners. Throughout the entire process, his bedside manner was exceptional -- compassionate, reassuring, and professional at every step. Facing heart surgery is frightening, but Dr. Desai has a rare combination of technical expertise and genuine human understanding. He truly "gets it" -- not just the medical side, but what patients and families are going through emotionally as well. I am deeply grateful for his care and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone needing cardiac treatment.