I got a PFO closure procedure done at the Overlake Cardiology Clinics. Before and after the…read moreprocedure, I had to make multiple visits to Cardiology including consultation, TEE, post procedure, and Echo cardiogram. First off all, the procedure went extremely well. Dr. avilas and his team have done an amazing job. There absolutely zero complications during and after but even if there were, I would have freaked out much due to all the heads up I was given during consultation. All staff were amazing. I felt like a very important customer and they really seem to care about my well being. I hope none of you have to go thru what I have gone through but I highly recommend ecommend Overlake Cardiology if you must.

So, I go to the ER yesterday because I am have something going on with my heart. They run lots of…read moretests and the ER is great. I am told to follow up with one of the cardiologist. I was given a monitor to keep on for 48 hrs and today I call to get an appointment with one of them. I am told that the earliest I can see this doctor is 10 weeks away!! What the heck!! Really? I could croak before then!! I was at this clinic about 10 yrs ago and saw a doctor who was totally disinterested in me and my heart. He was dismissive and even seemed bored. So with 2 strikes looming, I am not sticking around this horrible clinic for the final strike. This care is awful!

We were referred here, I think because the Overlake name impressed someone. Don't be impressed. The…read moreOverlake Cardiology Clinic is the most ghetto doctor's office we've been to in a long time. My husband had major open-heart surgery at UW Medical Center last week. We got out of the hospital yesterday after 6 days. They wanted us to follow up today to adjust the new medication and I wanted us to stay on the Eastside because it's so much closer. If it was a single-story building, you'd swear you were in a trailer. The whole place is CARPETED... OK, I can see that in a waiting room, but how on earth do you keep carpeted exam and procedure rooms clean? You don't. Even the RESTROOM is carpeted... I think that's disgusting in a home, never mind in a doctor's office!! How many years of pee splashes into carpet are acceptable? Really? The room was cramped and it was clear that none of the hard surfaces are wiped down regularly. The hand-washing sink was BONE DRY, and the soap dispenser, plain old Softsoap, looked undisturbed. There was a cotton ball with blood on it discarded on the floor, clearly visible. WTF? The nurse came in, all "ma'am" and "sir" -- that's OK once, but unless you are three years old, you do not need to start or end each of your sentences with that word. I understand when you are speaking to me. She set up and ran an EKG, putting the sensor stickies on John with her bare hands (no gloves) without cleaning the sites first with an alcohol prep pad. The walls in this clinic are so thin that HIPPA is a complete joke. You can hear ALL of the conversation in the exam room next to you. (This becomes more important in just a moment). My husband has a long incision over the sternum bone, which they cut open to access his heart; he also has two large surgical-drain incisions, several tiny ones through which instruments were passed, a central-line incision on his neck, and more IV- and blood draw-puncture wounds than I care to think about. These incisions are NOT yet healed and since he's a diabetic, there's an especially high risk of infection. Dr. Holder finished up in the exam room next to us, wished them a good day, walked out, entered our exam room without even knocking, and offered to shake my husband's hand. John pretended not to notice, looking him in the eye instead. The doctor proceeded to ask a ton of health-history questions, the vast majority answered on the intake paperwork I'd just filled out. Dr. Holder is somewhat hard of hearing, and my husband, not feeling well at all after being kept waiting for 45 minutes (we were 10 minutes early), started saying "Fine" or "OK" after the doctor would ask him to repeat his initial longish, detailed answer. Here's the kicker though (and the reason we're going to report him to the Health Department). Dr. Holder didn't wash his hands before he went to examine my husband. He didn't put on gloves. He didn't even use sanitizer gel. I stopped him by saying, "I don't mean any disrespect, but you need to wash your hands first". Dr. Holder replied, "We have facilities outside the rooms, and I used it before I came in." This was a direct and obvious LIE. We didn't hear him run water, use a paper towel; we didn't see his wet hands and said paper towel; we didn't see him rubbing sanitizer gel, nor did we hear him activate the dispenser. He then said, "You're right, you shouldn't let anyone touch him without washing their hands first." He stepped out of the room, KA-CHUNK got some hand sanitizer gel, and came into the room rubbing it all over his hands. The alcohol vapors were overwhelming... how did we miss the ones he'd presumably created mere minutes before? He examined my husband, again, without gloves, something that ABSOLUTELY would not have happened at UW. He made all sorts of pronouncements about my husband's condition, some correct and some incorrect. He didn't recognize the manufacturer of John's mechanical aortic valve, ATS Medical, maker of the second-most popular replacement valve. He went to use his stethoscope on John: I raised my eyebrows and pointed to the sink; glaring at me, he went back into the hallway, got some hand-sanitizer gel to rub on the stethoscope, drying it off on a paper towel before continuing. In the end, his demeanor was mostly kindly, but he is past the prime of his career (he is 69). His clinic is shoddy and unsanitary. He is hard enough of hearing that I don't see how his stethoscope work will be as accurate as that of someone with full hearing function. I wouldn't let him anywhere near me to do surgery, and given that a lot of cardiology is life or death, we are crystal-clear that he is not even going to get the chance to TALK to us again. We're going back to the UW system where hand-washing, gloves, gel in/gel out, equipment and room cleaning procedures are all clear, posted, and followed without a second thought as they should be!

I just returned home from my appt with John today. Overall, my experience was great! The hospital…read moreis very impressive. Clean, properly labeled Suites, and there is a Starbucks right in the lobby. I had been referred to John because I have a family history of Heart Disease. I am young, but wanted to have everything checked out. My results were normal. John didn't even have to take time to talk with me, but he did. He was understanding and kind. He asked a lot of questions and listened to what I had to say. He showed me pictures and thoroughly explained what exactly should be happening and what was happening. I have never had such a wonderful, welcoming, and educational experience with a doctor. And no, there were no hand washing issues here. Everyone was very clean and they are so efficient I didn't even have to sit down to wait for a room to open up.

No tests, no interview, the "nurse" probably finished high school and observing her I suspect had…read moreno had medical training. I was prescribed 3 diuretics by the cardiologist. Do your homework people, 3 diuretics for a senior is not appropriate medicine.

This is the former Bellevue Cardiology - they were bought out by Overlake Hospital. The clinic is…read moredefinitely dated but they have done a few cosmetic upgrades - they plan on eventually going across the street and joining the rest of the Overlake Cardiologists. If you can't get an apt across the street these guys are a good alternative.

What a mess.... the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing! Don't have an urgent…read moreissue, because you can't get in. Scheduling is a nightmare. This clinic used to be top notch, sadly not so much anymore.

Constant miscommunications, misread test results, conflicting or just plain wrong information by…read moretechs, nurses, and nurse practitioners that has to then be corrected by a doctor. No followup provided -- use a patient advocate if you're not confident being your own.

Last Friday I felt a burning sensation on my chest and thought it was heartburn. It turns out I had…read morea heart attack where two of my arteries were blocked. Five stents later and heart medicine I was allowed to go home after a few days. I can not tell you how lucky I was to catch it early (45 years old) and the awesome level of care that I received at the UW Medical Center. Everyone was extremely professional and we're lucky to have such a fine facility nearby.

Great staff, easy parking . I live 20 min south of Seattle and it's worth the drive every time . I…read morethink UW medicine is the best Washington has to offer

in the past month I have had several procedures at UW Montlake. My most recent was Dr.McCabe. He…read morehas a warm welcoming smile and quickly put me at ease. He clearly explains post rules and answered all my questions. And the best part is he did a great job. My blood pressure is now within the normal range and my energy is restored. I can say good y to trips to the ER. Dr. McCabe, Dr. Ellison and their team set an example for all doctors. Thank you for all you do!

You would be hard pressed to find a better physician and person to be your doctor in all of…read moreSeattle. I came back to Seattle practice Emergency Medicine in 1988, and met Peter as part of the Cardiology staff at Northwest Hospital. Always helpful, never flustered and an excellent clinician. His personality and caring have not wavered over the years. I had and have trusted his wisdom and judgement throughout the years. I became a patient a few years ago and from that perspective have no complaint. He gives time and explains clearly his direction and thoughts. Something that is unfortunately lacking in this day and age. Hope he never retires!

Peter A. Demopulos, MD i do not know we you give this worthless 5 stars…read more Christina with the office of Dr. Demopolis at Swedish heart and vascular she is worth less she does not know what she's doing

The best! Very Professional and caring. Very Informing throughout the procedure. I had a…read moredifficult cardiac surgical procedure, yet they showed nothing but calm confidence to my family, which was very important to me. Dr. Ed Varrier and his team are the best of the best, from the initial meeting through the follow up appointments. I hope you never need his service. But if you do, Dr. Varrier and his team are the best.

Dr Doucette is a thorough, knowledgeable and caring physician. I cannot recommend his office and…read morestaff highly enough, they are kind and excellent. They always respond to a need and I feel confident in Dr Doucette's care.