Complete and utter incompetence from the scheduling and insurance departments…read more -Checked to see if I still needed to do bloodwork. They said yes and that I didn't need my paper order since the order was in Quest's system. Showed up and nothing was in Quest's system. Called CVIS and spent 45 mins on the phone with them (after being told I was being transferred to a med asst and instead sent straight to VM) just for them to tell me that in fact I did not need any more bloodwork and that the person I spoke with earlier was wrong. -After initial Dr visit they scheduled multiple follow up appointments for imaging etc. Come to find out that they weren't yet even contracted with the facility doing the imaging and I was going to have to pay out of pocket. Only found this out because I called to make sure I was covered by my insurance. -Multiple instances of having to reschedule appointments because I was not covered by insurance and/or not told what the actual cost would be. -There is zero coordination between the scheduling and insurance groups between the different facilities. They just pass you back and forth when they don't know how to help you. No centralized person or resource to keep track of all your different appointments. I could go on but these people have already wasted enough of my time.

This place hires a bunch of incoherent uneducated individuals who cannot perform simple job…read moreduties!! My dad's consult was just canceled by them for the second time in a row because they claim an authoritarian was never received by his PCP. But when scheduling, I was advised that they DID receive authorization. Now I get a call last minute the day before, not even 24 hours in advance, telling me that his appointment has to be canceled!!! Get it together!!!!

Dr.Alduenda,did my cardiology exam,I felt comfortable he explained the questions and doubts I had.I…read morehighly recommended him to my friends and family. Lucy Arreola

I had multiple appointments here the last two months and wanted to wait til they were all completed…read moreto write a review. My Holter appointment was amazing, that tech was super informative but also quick and efficient, and kind, funny, and relatable, all in about 10 min, I love that woman. My echo tech brought me back super fast and was very professional. I was super annoyed with my stress echo appointment(s), but the front desk employees are some of the nicest and most understanding humans around. When I voiced my concerns, they were extremely empathetic and had amazing communication, and then the tech who brought me back and did the test was also very kind and explained the issues with timing. If you are going here for a stress test, do NOT expect it to be a fast appointment. Block out an hour or two, because even if the staff is all on top of their game, times can still vary and other patients often show up late and make the whole day a delay. Go for earlier in the day, bring a book, and enjoy the lovely TV in the very clean lobby. (And be nice to the parking Czar, I'll bet he puts up with a lot of nonsense.)

I never write reviews but I feel the need to warn people about this place. If you have heart…read moreissues, I highly recommend avoiding Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego. Unprofessional, random cancellations with no notice, impossible to reach without waiting on hold for 10 minutes and going through a third party scheduler. A few weeks ago they left me a vague, anxiety provoking voicemail about my test results. They said the doctor required an appointment before I could get my results. After waiting 2 weeks for my appointment, they cancelled last minute without notice (I saw it in my portal.) They then rescheduled me with a different provider who called me an hour late, only to tell me everything looked great. I had to directly ask her about the red flags shown in my results, and she provided no medical insight or consultation. The call lasted 2 minutes. Don't go here, it'll just cause you more stress.

Dr. James Kim is an excellent, caring cardiologist who helped treat a family member of mine. If you…read moreor a family member need a cardiologist, I highly recommend him.

Dr. Kim is the most compassionate physician I've had. He works with you and thinks outside the box…read moreto help. Kind and easy to talk with. Make an appt you will not be sorry.

Dr. Nanavti Is great!! Redding Office is not. Phone messages not being returned? Office hours…read moreposted are not correct? Very frustrating for Patients.

Having to get my heart checked out is not fun but at least it was inexpensive and quick here at…read moreVimal Nanavati cardiologist. Most providers do not take blue cross so I made a special trip here and it was worth it. Very professional and they take most insurance!

Roxana Guerra and Estella at the East Office were amazingly courteous, friendly, prompt and…read moreprofessional. It is noticeable that they have a wealth of knowledge and experience doing this work. They went above and beyond making sure I was satisfied with my session.

The staff is friendly, well organized and they keep things on schedule. The doc was extremely…read moreknowledgeable and was able to explain things in a way that everyone could understand. I'll be getting my procedures done in the spring.

Wow wow wow wow. The scheduler on the phone gave me the…read moreaddress for a different location. So I arrive- they say wrong location. Here's the address to the correct location- there's usually a 15 min grace period but we will call them & let them know you're on your way. So I run to my car. Drive here. 17 mins late. They got the message that I was on my way, but was given the wrong address. AND THE DOCTOR LEFT ANYWAY.. but nobody let me know until after I was here. The reviews were right- wish I would have listened to them when I read them.

This entire practice is unreliable with keeping appointments, cancels them (doesn't matter which…read morelocation). I strongly don't recommend unless you have all the time in the world. My follow up appointment has been rescheduled 3 times by this office. Do not come here if you need help. The 3rd time the call was escalated and that person said in the notes each time it said I canceled the appointments. She spoke to me accordingly, blaming me for the offices negligence. I cancelled none of them. THEY cancelled. Luckily I record most of my calls and captured some of the mess. I wonder what other false information is in their hidden records. Speaking of records, they don't use Epic MyChart nor any electronic records. Nothing is transparent or accessible. They don't accept any records from outside transferred in. So without any 'history' a claim was denied. Their response is they make their own history okay. They have but not a helpful one. The staff that do monitors aren't knowledgeable at all about the sensors. The imaging techs were good and that was the only positive. I write this review so people who need timely assistance will not be harmed. Further if you come, record everything bc they will falsify some events and leave you in the lurch. Run from this place.

Dr. Kim is a great Cardiologist in SD and his staffs are very helpful especially Cynthia & Selena…read more We came to Dr. Kim with referral to treat my dad's Afib and Dr. Kim curated the tests and medications to help stabilize his symptom and his condition is being controlled. When I called or asked questions through emails, Cynthia return my request promptly knowing how busy their schedules are. Many thanks Dr. Kim and his team. Hue & James Chau

From the owner: Your Cardiologist For…read moreLife James Kim, MD, is an expert cardiologist at his practice in National City and Chula Vista, California. He has a special interest in lipidology and blood pressure management, cardiac rehabilitation, non-invasive/invasive cardiology, advanced imaging, preventive cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology, biomedical technology, and medical entrepreneurship. Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in computer science and minor in mathematics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He attended Northwestern University for his post-graduate studies in pre-medicine before earning his Doctor of Medicine with honors from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Upon graduating, he completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was nominated for chief resident. He then completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Kim emphasizes a high level of communication and places huge importance on trust and rapport. As a kind and caring physician, he focuses on patients' overall health and well-being. He is well-trained in using the most up-to-date therapies to treat all spectrums of heart disease. Dr. Kim takes a holistic approach to care, aiming to treat patients without relying on medications, and utilizing non-invasive solutions before recommending procedures...

Dr.Jeffry is very caring and shows he cares about his patients.He is very compassionate, listen to…read moreyou.

Other cardiologists have treated me, but none as personable and as competent as Dr. Mullvain…read more I want a cardiologist who is a skilled physician and a great listener. Dr. Mullvain is both. See if you can become one of his patients. By the by, h is office staff is wonderful, too.