The DR. is excellent, BUT because he is affiliated with the hospital, YOU get to pay a $26.00+…read moreBLDG. FEE every single damn time to you to him??? That is on top of your co-pay! HE picks the damn bldg, HE should be paying for it. HOW can Medicare say this is ok, whedn the specialist co-pay is only $20??????

From the owner: Dr. Himanshu Desai is Board Certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai…read morecompleted his Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Buffalo. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India. He completed Internal Medicine Residences at both Gujarat University and State University of New York in Buffalo, NY, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Desai completed his Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at State University of New York. He is a published author of numerous research papers, review articles and book chapters.

I went to the Sleep Center here at Sentara. I had a sleep apnea test. You have the option to arrive…read moreat 8 or 9pm. The building is locked so you do have to be buzzed in. They're located on the 2nd floor. I had 2 visits and both Techs were very nice. The manager was also nice. They answered all my questions and let me know everything they were going to do. The room i stayed in the 1st night was spacious, with a tv and bathroom. The 2nd night the room was smaller. Its set up kinda like a hotel room. There's a recliner and the bed is a sleep number bed for your comfort. That's awesome that you can choose your own personal settings. It helped me sleep better. They hook all the necessary cords up to you and place sensors on your scalp, legs, and etc. They can monitor if your dreaming, having sudden body movements, stop breathing and more. They use the cpap machine while your sleeping to find a comfortable setting for when you use your machine at home. They will set you up with a DME company that will handle getting your cpap supplies, mask, and etc. There are certain qualifications you have to meet for insurance to approve getting your machine. They get you up around 6am to go home. The staff also offers a desensitization appointment where you get to try on several mask to see what works best for you. They were very helpful during the whole process. There is a camera in the room that your being watched on all night. The experience went smoothly and I'd definitely use this location again if i had to. Check them out...

I quit going to this practice. The first time I saw Dr. Ripoll he seemed very caring & checked the…read morerecords I had from my MRI's and diagnosis in Brooklyn. But at my follow up appointments a breathing test was what I received. And when I met with him all he would tell me was how I had done on the breathing test. I would ask him questions about my issues. He would then quickly go back through my computer records to see what my problems were. I felt as if he were coming into the room with only information about how I had done on the breathing test. I've never had a doctor who wasn't the slightest bit familiar with my conditions when he came into the exam room. Sometimes he gave me different answers at different visits. I was very uncomfortable with this. So I switched practices.

I was referred to Dr. Ripoll from a friend. I tried 2 other pulmonary doctor offices and didn't go…read moreback to them for reasons. From the start of walking in the office I fell in love with the staff! I had a great visit beginning with walking in today. Dr. Ripoll was very respectful to me and gave me his full attention. I really felt like my life mattered. I really felt as ease and felt like I was in the best hands. This was such a huge difference from the 2 other offices I tried and will never go back to. Absolutely loved this doctor and staff! Thank you so very much for your care today! I appreciated every minute!

I have been seeing Dr. Carlos Silva for over five years and he is the best pulmonologist I have…read morehad. I drive from Chesapeake to come here because he takes his time with all of his patients and I know he is sincere and caring. Be prepared to wait but it will be worth it.

My father saw this doctor. I am trying to review him where ever I can. He was horrendous in patient…read morewell being. My father has lung problems and we didn't get anywhere with him. His treatments did not do anything to better the situation. I don't want to leave personal details but let's just say after we left him we got different answers elsewhere but then it was to late. Leave his practice if you can or do not see him at all.

Ok, so let me start by saying the Dr. is very nice and seems quite knowledgeable…read more The nurse that stayed and monitored me over night was very nice and helpful. I didn't feel as uncomfortable knowing she was watching and listening to me sleep. My problem is with whom ever does the insurance billing. They billed my insurance wrong and then when called about it, I realized they scheduled me for a second appt that wasn't even required, but was authorized by (the insurance company they billed incorrectly) so they were going to have me come in for no reason.

This provider has helped me with my health through better sleep with CPAP…read moreHe has a great office staff and relationships with great DME for referrals Thank you Kathy