well ...possible appointment is not off to good start. i merely called Skulski office for information ONLY, perhaps suggestion to get my referral completed. for very serious heart problem. i began by giving my name. the girl, and i mean GIRL , was so nasty. did not let me finish a sentence and hung up on me !!!! there is absolutely (!!!) no excuse for hanging up on anyone. especially ill people desperately trying to get medical help in this area. how. dare. she. this IS a part of the quality of care practiced by Skulski MD. read more

What a fantastic doctor and office. The doctor is so professional, knowledgeable and kind. The office staff is courteous, efficient and very warm. What an amazing experience! read more

Very skilled Surgeon . I had 2 difficult stents placed by Dr. Skulski via the ER at Eisenhower Hospital. From the moment I was brought into the Cath Lab Dr Skulski and his heart staff made me feel at ease. The procedure was done through my wrist and was quick and painless. On my follow up appointment I finally got to meet the Dr. outside of the hospital setting and in his office. He is a very caring Doctor and took his time to get to know me and to answer any questions I had. He gave me some great advice not only about my heart but about living life. I would highly recommend him! read more

I went over yesterday. July 2 2024. He is a great Doctor with capital letters. The girls at the front desk where address in a very living and warm way. By the patients. All the patients seem to be very much at ease. Doctor Ryszard was so caring and toughtfull. He went to every detail of my life and stresses. He did an Electrocardiogram an an Ecocartdiogram. The office is just full with feline pictures very artistic. The girls have a lot of work but they are very caring. Please, please totally disrrigared the nasty comments they are not the true. Sorry about the spelling. English is not my native tonge. read more

Unbelievably rude office staff. I called to become a new patient, and I couldn't decipher the girl's English, yet she gave me attitude, and put me on hold three times within the first minute. I called back and another girl answered, whom I could understand, yet she defended her coworker by saying, "I was sitting right here and I don't see any problems with her manners." The second girl then started throwing me attitude about whether or not I wanted to schedule an appointment. Really? Given their 0 for 0 track record? I hope Dr Ryszard reads his reviews, for I've worked in many medical offices, and whoever answers the phone is one's first impression of the entire organization, before one even meets the doctor. These two girls lack even minimal social skills, let alone any semblance to professional behavior. Any doctor who puts up with such abysmal behavior is either clueless about his or her office staff, or is equally challenged in his or her social skills. read more

Had an appointment with Dr. Skulski. He is gruff but seems competent. My complaint is with his office staff-- I needed them to confirm an appointment by text message and was informed " the dr. doesn't do that!" When I informed them that I needed their message in order to travel, the response was "You shouldn't be traveling! We are in a pandemic!" I am not sure who appointed them judge and jury, but I will no longer go to this doctor! read more

I'd give this office half a star for at least making it to "work". But avoid this office at all costs. Especially since it's concerning your health. ...for front desk person is on the verge of useless, first I needed a clearance to continue my physical therapy, the office person does not pick up the phone, Does not return calls , doesnt contact other offices, ..I waited 2 months for this clearance, my Dr appointment with Skulski was at the end of April , he told her in front of me to issue the clearance, her response to me was she doesn't know how, I'm still waiting for clearance and keep in mind this is for strengthening my heart I've literally had my referral expire and get another one but this office can't issue a clearance,..now let's talk about my appointment in April. . I called for two days and left messages twice just to confirm .m but nope no response. while I was in the office I witnessed her ignore the phone while doing nothing. I witnessed her tell patients to go to YouTube if they need any information on meds ....as for Skulski I'm sure he's very good at his best or at least in normal instances but right now no, he took two phone calls in the 4 minutes I had with him. Seems pretty stressed with other things on plate ..so take your health seriously for yourself and them and avoid this office Ps I'll update if I ever get the clearance to continue my physical therapy from the front desk person Update finally got the clearence front from the front desk for physical therapy only took a few months of several actual medical professionals digging in to get it. Now it's still a waiting game to see how long it takes for Skulski office to send records to my new cardiologist.....stay far away from this office read more

Dr Skulski seems to be a great doctor but my issue is with His office manager who comes ofc very rude. I listen to her talk to others on the phone rudely, she is very dismissive with people, I made the mistake of using the restroom in the office and was quickly admonished for doing so and not stepping out into the hallway and using the public facility. When approaching the desk needing to order a prescription, she gruffly replied to leave it and they would figure it out, the assistant very graciously helped us out. She would be of better use in a back room away from the public. read more

Wonderfully , caring person and excellent Physician. Very engaging person . He was not just interested in my physical health, but also stressed the importance of decreasing stress and anxiety in ones life to achieve overall good health. Excellence ! Would highly recommend anyone seeking a cardiologist !! read more

Worst experience over the phone, I have ever had. Animal who answered the phone was unbelievably rude. Her mommy probably cannot even spell manners, much less teach them. I had a procedure done (operating room) by Dr. Skulski. I called Esihower for paperwork needed for ins.. they transferred me to the animal who chastised me, wouldn't shut up long enough to listen, and hung up on me. I liked the doc, but will never recommend his office. read more

After having heart surgery a few months earlier in Los Angeles, I was feeling very weak, tired and overall bad. While visiting in Rancho Mirage, and I began to feel even worse. I was referred to Dr. Skulski by a friend, and when I called his office, they scheduled me to see him right away. After an EKG, ultrasound and a very thorough examination, Dr. Skulski stopped some of my medications and changed others. That afternoon, I began to feel better and a couple of days later, the chest pain was gone, and I got most of my energy back. Dr. Skulski you are the best. read more

Absolutely terrible customer service especially being in the medical field. Leave multiple messages and never receive a return call. Staff is extremely rude. I would not recommend anyone to receive care or lack there of at this office unless it is the only option. read more

This doctor is hard to understand. His accent is very strong. I went in to see him about my high blood pressure and he asked me why i came to see him? I thought a cardiologist deals with blood pressure since its related to your heart. Wherw do they find these doctors? You get the C-list doctors in the desert read more

My mom had a stroke and was told from Eisenhower to follow up with Dr Skulaki. We tried calling Office and leaving messages for over three weeks to never get a human on the phone. On the message machine they did leave the doctors number if you need to contact him direct so I finally called the doctor and got a major attitude. A few minutes later I got a phone call from a blocked number and it turns out it was the office staff calling. She was very rude a fast talker and unwilling to listen to what I had to say or answer any of my questions. I asked why nobody returned our call for three weeks and she said look we have been on vacation and had many people sick and hung up the phone. Now if it were my business and I were going on vacation I would leave a message saying unfortunately we are on vacation please leave a message and will get back to you. After dealing with the doctor himself and office staff I will not allow my mom to go to this cardiologist and after reading a handful of negative reviews I think my decision is correct. read more

The front desk may be a mess, but don't penalize this doctor's rating for the shortcomings of the admin staff -- he is an *excellent* physician. My father is a retired heart surgeon, so I am probably more critical of heart care than many, and Dr. Skulski is an excellent physician by any measure. My 93yo father-in-law was visiting from out of town, experienced chest pain in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, and his home hospital could not get his medical records to Dr. Skulski in time for a visit. Dr. Skulski was very patient in asking and answering many questions to get a clear picture of the situation. Dr. Skulski's recommendations in changing medications resulted in immediate improvement in my FIL's chest discomfort. Dr. Skulski also called back - personally - to review the results of the (normal) chest x-ray. He is now the primary heart doctor for my FIL. Highly recommended. read more

Let me just start with WOW. I was just seen by Dr. Skulski and I can not put in to words how frustrated and disappoint I am for wasting my time with a doctor as incompetent and refusal to listen to a patent as this one is. So let me back up a bit, I went to the emergency room 2 weeks ago with sever chest pain and high blood pressure with a heart beat of 200 beats a minute. They hooked me up to an EKG machine and the next thing I know the did an electrical defibrillator on me three time to get my heart back into rhythm. that is just a small part of my experience and they keep me in the hospital for 3 days in the cardiac unit for test and monitoring. Today I go in for my followup appt with the good DR SKuski and his nurse took me to the room did an EKG and asked me about my meds and how I was feeling. I told her that ever since the incident My chest hurts and I have a hard time breathing, Also I went to the ER a second time for roughly the same issues as the first just not as severe as the first time. I then said that the medication that the Dr Prescribed was going to end in about a week with no refills. (if you are someone with high blood pressure you know this is a problem to run out of the medicine that controls it.) She could have cared less. Then the DR comes in and says oh I need to see another patent I'll be back. He comes in again and then proceeds to ask me why I there to see him, Ok I'll Play, My follow up visit from being in the hospital. He then says no your a new patient, I said no you took care of me in the hospital, he says no I didn't your a new patient. No sir you did all kinds of test on me in the hospital like the Cardiac catherterization, the heart ultasound, ect. he then starts looking at his notes from the hospital and realize that he has seen me. Then proceeds to tell me that there is nothing wrong with me. But why dose my chest hurt Dr.? I don't know there is nothing wrong with you. Ok so what caused me to have the attack that put me in the hospital. I don't know because there is nothing wrong with you. At this point I said so I need to go see a different DR to find out whats going on becuse ever since the attack sir I dont feel good there is something wrong with me. Well I don't know Because there is nothing wrong with you. So at this point I give up and he takes me out and tells his nurse to schedule an appt to follow up in 60 days???? I thought there was nothing wrong with me why do I need a follow up? Now I said to the nurse what about my blood pressure medication? She say what about it? I said remember I told you I only have a week left. OH YEA. Wow Stay Away from this place You will Be very upset, as I am. read more

I wouldn't normally write a review like this but when it has to do with the "level of care" a patient may or may not receive I feel it's important you know what you're in for, before choosing this office. I recently visited this cardiologist with my 82 year old father and was shocked how rude, disrespectful, condescending and unhelpful these people are. In particular the front desk lady by the name of Rebecca" is likely who you will encounter and it's clear she doesn't like her job and goes out of her way to talk down to patients and make them feel like they are a "bother". She was literally laughing and mocking the elderly patients who were waiting in the small packed lobby. She and the other receptionist didn't even try to hide what they were saying about the patients. When one elderly patient came in for her appt who could barely "walk" or "hear" Rebecca told her she couldn't wait in the lobby and had to leave. Granted it's COVID and I get that, but when the patient asked where she should go, Rebecca replied with "I don't know, downstairs somewhere, maybe in the bathroom". The poorly little lady didn't understand and quietly left, I'm not even sure if she got her appointment that day. After my fathers appt I had to call back to the office to schedule his angiogram and twice I got Rebecca and when I inquired about his appt "before I even told her who I was or the patients name, she barks out that it's not scheduled yet. When I asked how does she know this when I haven't give her his name yet she hangs up on me. My second attempt a week later was even more alarming....when I called in, of course I got Rebecca but this time she gets his name and date of birth and pulls his chart and tells me she hasn't gotten to scheduling his "pacemaker" surgery yet and that I should call back in a few weeks. That's what was alarming because I informed her he's not coming in for a pacemaker, it's only an angiogram.... Its clear that they are in it for the numbers and want to get as many elderly Medicare patients they can with little concern for their actual well-being, it's a business and only business to them. Rebecca single handily lost a patient today and if you care about your parents or grandparents I suggest you do your research and find a doctor who cares. The front office staff is a direct reflection on the doctors philosophy on patient care and clearly they just don't care. Just because a client is older and may not have all their faculties, they should not be treated any less. Shame on you all! read more

Dr. Skulski is a very caring, qualified Cardiologist. Dr. Skulski has been my cardiologist fot about five years and he is always empathetic and takes time to talk to you. Appointments are very easy to get and Dr. Skulski always finds time for me. read more

Nice Dr. competent I'm sure. I liked him. The staff, that's another story. One in particular. I can't believe this woman works with the public. I will never ever go back there again because of this 'gatekeeper'. of course she won't let you speak to anyone over her because she knows she is ill equipped emotionally to work with patients.. She got quite defensive and hysterical when I mentioned that no one returns calls as promised on their recording. The office seems almost never open. I would advise anyone looking for a cardiologist to keep looking. There are many and no one needs to put up with this. I'm sure the good doctor doesn't know anything about any of this and I'm sure I'm not the first one. Good luck Dr. Ryszard, with staff like yours, you need it.. read more

Dr. Skulski is an intellectual who takes the time to explain why certain findings are seen on your results. I was pleasantly surprised to see he performed the echo and stress test himself. Efficient results that are, of course, obtained to his satisfaction. Overall a great experience. I am so glad my father found him for his care. read more

Dr Skulski might be a good doctor BUT. You can NEVER call his office and actually get a person that answers the phone. It is always the same recording no matter what time you call. The recording says they return calls within 24 hours. What a crock. I have left 4 voice messages, 24 hours apart, and NO return call. Dr Skulski said my husband needed an angiogram after his heart attack because something looked "suspicious" on his heart. We have yet to hear back from his office as to when that test is going to happen. My husband had his heart attack a month ago and still does not feel well. Obviously the Dr does not care about his patients or he would get a decent office staff. I would rate him a 0 if I could. read more

I was abused seriously by Dr. Skulski's office manager. She lied to me about by prescription refills numerous times. Five times I had to wait 5 to 8 days for my refills after the pharmacy had faxed the Dr.'s office numerous times. She denied she received the faxes, she blamed the delays on Dr. Skulski or on another employee. When I went to the office finally to demand my refill I was insulted by her and Dr. Skulski defended her. He is a very good cardiologist, skilled and competent. But my health is threatened by the woman at the front desk! I will not return because of his office manager! http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Ryszard_Skulski/reviews#ixzz3ECEFd8fa read more

I only rated it a "1" because "0" wasn't an option. I must say that this review is based solely on Dr Skulski's completely inept office staff, namely ANGELA, the women responsible for scheduling appointments. Dr. Skulski is actually seems to be very good at what he does;however, Angela shouldn't be working in any capacity with patients. In fact I wouldn't let her be responsible for communication with my dog! She is clearly emotionally unstable and a complete liar. She uses her limited "power" as a receptionist to play God and mess with patients that challenge her. She refuses to allow anyone to speak to someone else in the office when you ask request to. She is a complete lunatic and has no business working in any capacity with people, unfortunately Dr Skulski's review will negatively impact his practice, which is s shame because it is not a reflection of his abilities as a doctor. read more

Dr. Skulski has been my cardiologist for 2 1/2 years after I had a heart attack and need 3 stints. In my opinion he is the best. It was a very difficult time and his expertise and counseling made it so much easier. read more

I found dr to be extremely rude, even to throwing my file. I felt I could crawl under the door to get out of his office. It increased my extreme concern when he told me that the doctor who did the implants was not permitted to practice at Eisenhower. read more