I arrived this morning for a stress test and was told that it had to be re scheduled because it was…read morea fasted test .I was not informed about this at the time my appointment was scheduled. My mom took the car and I was stranded. However , The person who conducted the test fit me in one and a half hours later to get the test completed and was really nice !

This office needs to get a more competent manager. We walked out after a 45 minute wait this time…read more(not the first time we have been made to wait longer than need be) Of all the doctors offices I have encountered this has to be the worst run one in Ventura county.

This doctor is no longer practicing in Ventura. He is very cocky and arrogant and full of himself…read more Does not liked to be questioned about his decisions regarding your health care. At one time he was highly regarded. I had the worst experience in my life; I was totally mis diagnosed. He is with Dignity Health now. I hope he makes some serious changes to his professional treatment of the patients he treats in his new location.

Dr. Kong is one of the best doctors I've ever encountered! His front office is very professional,…read moreorganized, and courteous. Dr. Kong continues to provide the best care for both my mother and fiancée. I highly recommend him and his team of professionals.

Dr Khatore is a very kind and caring Cardiologist. He has taken very good care of me and I would…read moregladly refer anyone to him! His office staff is also caring, kind and efficient! Thank you Dr Khatore!

Dr. Khatore came highly recommended via my husband's co-worker & I was not disappointed! The thing…read morethat 1st really impressed me was that the friendly staff answers the phone every time I call - not a frustrating wordy automated system. BIG PLUS! Dr. Khatore is very knowledgeable, friendly & made me feel that I was in very competent hands to diagnose & correct my issue, which he did! He took the time to explain everything & answer questions. His medical asst Lulu was especially sweet & helpful in explaining take-home monitoring devices, scheduling, etc. I can't recommend highly enough Dr. Khatore & his staff.

My son and I were so grateful to find Dr. Yousef Odeh!! His lung collapsed from a genetic…read morecondition, and I immediately went to the ER. With this crazy COVID-19 pandemic, I couldn't see him and had to find a great cardiothoracic surgeon to fix the problem, as we had been through this before a few years ago. I called his office, based on great online reviews, and he gratefully spoke with me, in his calm voice, and assured me that he would take great care of my son and reviewed his plan of action. So hard when a mom can't visit her son in the hospital .. and Dr. Odeh gave me his cell number, stating to call me anytime.. he even called me on his day off!! He is by far the most compassionate, caring , professional doctor we have ever had the pleasure to meet!! And a superlative human being! I know this is a long review, but Rarely does one find such a great, Approachable doctor.

From the owner: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County is a top-ranked surgical practice, providing…read morestate-of-the-art care for patients in and around Oxnard, Ventura County, CA. The practice uses advanced technology to provide patient-centered care aimed at achieving optimal outcomes in patients of all ages, including lung cancer treatment, open heart surgery, bypass surgery, valve surgery, endovascular surgery and treatment for aortic aneurysms, as well as diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins and acute and chronic leg swelling. Dedicated to providing men and women with the broadest array of treatment options, the surgeons and staff at Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County are skilled in traditional and minimally-invasive surgical approaches as well as robot-assisted surgery for more precise results, less tissue damage, and faster recovery times. The practice prides itself on providing individualized care focused on the unique needs of each patient for optimal long-term outcomes and improved health and wellness. Located at 1700 North Rose Avenue, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans.

Delivered my first baby here the other day and I had a great experience with all the staff and…read moreamenities during delivery and for post partum care. Will be coming back for the next!

The majority of the medical staff at this hospital were excellent. The ER nurses--Jessica, Karen,…read moreTiffany, Cathy, and student nurse Lorena--were attentive, kind, and actually listened. Dr. Ryan Shanannan was thorough, professional, and reassuring. On 2 South, Mae, Crystal, and Paige were exceptional--caring, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to their patients. Doctors Kim and Dr. C were compassionate, and the surgeon and anesthesiologist communicated clearly and confidently. Here comes the problem!!!!! Now, unfortunately, the complete opposite experience: Elliot from the ER phone line. Rude, dismissive, and completely unhelpful. I asked a straightforward question about possibly speaking with Dr. Shanannan. Instead of listening, he repeated the same irrelevant line about not giving out the doctor's schedule--which I never asked for. It was either a lack of comprehension or a lack of effort--neither is acceptable. When I asked to leave a message, I was told "we don't do that." No explanation. No alternative. Just a dead end. When I confirmed his name, he responded with attitude. When I asked his role, he refused to answer altogether--which raises serious concerns about transparency. Patients shouldn't have to question who they're speaking to when trying to get help. For someone in a frontline role at a hospital, basic communication and professionalism should be the bare minimum. Instead, the interaction felt dismissive and borderline disrespectful. It's disappointing, because one person like this can easily undermine the trust built by an otherwise excellent medical team. The hospital clearly has many outstanding professionals--Elliot is not one of them, clearly Elliot does not have human kindness.

Showed up for my appointment on time and the Doctor had left for the day. I even called an hour…read moreahead of time to confirm the appointment as it is about an hour roundtrip. Had previous negative experience with staff misrepresenting what my insurance would cover when they made a mistake on the heart monitor I had requested. She told me the Zio Patch monitor wouldn't be covered by Blue Cross PPO. This wasn't true, insurance company said Dr. Brackett's office never contacted them and this device was in fact covered. Dr. Brackett is very nice, but the staff and office is very much 'warehouse' care. When you arrive for an appointment, they don't know you are or why you're there. New Doctor has private practice and is actually treating me for a condition that Dr. Brackett completely missed.

If I could I would leave no stars! He's my dads cardiologist when he had his open heart surgery and…read morelet me just say as a dr he sucks!! My dad has asked him questions as to how's he's feeling (symptoms) and Dr. Brackett in these exact words would say I don't know. Excuse me "I don't know?" aren't you a freaking doctor!! He also listed in his medication list to not take his blood pressure med which my dad has high blood pressure and my dad has been having readings in the 190s!! Yes 190 I mean my dad could literally have a freaking seizure!! So my mom basically called his office and said why hasn't my dad been taking his bp led and their response is I don't know. To make a long story short they basically don't want one to be blamed for a simple mistake and now my dad is taking his meds for bp yeah because they know they will get in trouble

Just had open-heart surgery and Dr. Declusin was the surgeon. After the surgery, all the nurses…read morethought he was the best Cardiac Surgeon in Southern California. The surgery went really, really well. I am so grateful that he was recommended to do my heart surgery.

I'm celebrating our 1st anniversary. It was a year ago on Fri. the 13th of 2015 that Dr. Declusin…read moreopened my chest, stopped my heart, replaced a bad valve with a cow valve, started my heart and sewed me up. I had no idea who to contact for my heart problem. I told a friend in Oregon and he had a friend in Oxnard, Calif. that knew of a Cardiac Surgeon. He was highly recommending Dr. Declusin, so I made an appointment to see him. My wife went with me to see the Dr. and we left feeling completely confident that he was the one we wanted to do my surgery. Just the way he talked put me at ease, so I said ,"lets go for it, the sooner the better." I don't know if he had any problems during the operation, but I sure didn't. My recovery time went without any problems and all the attending nurses or whatever they're called were outstanding proffesionals and I never wanted for anything. THANK YOU DR. DECLUSIN, A MILLION TIMES for being an OUTSTANDING PERSON AND SURGEON. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! J. Wayne Allee

Dr Mansour ordered a stress test to ensure he had a full battery of tests to make a very thorough…read morediagnosis. Thoroughness seems to be his approach to medicine in general. He asks many questions and listens carefully to assist in his assessment of patients. I can't think of a better physician to rely on for treatment of my own cardiovascular system. I feel great about his assessments and explanations of my own medical condition. I've found a cardiologist I'll be sticking with for a lifetime which I believe he will help to extend under his care. Btw, his image specialist, Tommy, does a great job with setting up stress tests, and his assistant , Breanna, round out a great team. Highly recommended.

Absolutely -- here's a cleaned-up, clearer, and more professional version that keeps the substance…read moreand frustration intact while tightening the language and flow for a Yelp audience: First, I want to be clear that this review does not reflect the physicians. Dr. Dukes is an excellent, life-saving doctor whose reputation speaks for itself. This review is strictly about the business practices and office staff. From the beginning, the office staff has made an already difficult time significantly more stressful. While this is not the first issue I've had, I generally avoid leaving negative reviews. Unfortunately, a recent billing experience left me no choice. I received a bill for a visit that I had already paid for. I use my credit card for all transactions, specifically for record-keeping, so I have clear documentation. I called expecting a simple correction, but that was far from the case. After explaining the issue and providing my transaction statement, I was told that the payment I made in the office was applied to a different charge that had not yet been billed to me. This was never explained at the time of payment. The front desk did not mention any pending or future charges, and I was explicitly told my copay would be a set amount. After being placed on hold multiple times, I was told the bill was actually related to a service associated with my defibrillator. I explained that I was never informed--verbally or in writing--of any monthly service charge, nor did I sign paperwork authorizing such a service. Additionally, the bill itself does not reference this service at all; it clearly states it is for a doctor's visit. After nearly 45 minutes of back-and-forth, I asked to speak with the office manager, who was unavailable. I was then transferred to another associate and had to repeat the entire situation yet again. This person also could not explain how I was being charged for a service I was never informed about or agreed to. I was originally told my insurance would cover everything except my copay. I was eventually told there was nothing they could do and that if I wanted to stop the service, that was my choice--only to then be told it would need to be approved by the doctor. It makes no sense to offer the option to stop a service if the decision isn't actually mine. Overall, this situation feels disorganized and questionable. I was billed for a doctor's visit I had already paid for, and that payment was apparently applied to an entirely different service I was never told about. Had the charge been clearly explained or billed correctly, this confusion could have been avoided. Because of this experience, I will be speaking with my primary cardiologist to determine whether I need to continue care with Cardiology Associates, as they are not providing services that I cannot receive elsewhere--without the added billing confusion

Doctor singh is the best at making communication with your family member easy and simple. Very…read moreknowledgeable.

I recommend this doctor good experience good doctor nurses and staff very attentive and explains…read morewhat's going on .

This is the most compassionate and caring medical group I've ever had! Lori Sikorra NP (Best Ever!)…read moreand all the team here (including reception, NA's and Dr. Megan Mescher-Cox) are all true professionals! There is a genuineness in care and treatment that is both comforting and reassuring that you are receiving the utmost expertise in medical care. Lori treats the "whole" person, not just an illness or symptom. The ability to complete paperwork online ahead of appointments is terrific. Makes for a very quick and efficient check-in process at their office. They are respectful in being on-time! This is also the case with virtual appointments. It's been an absolute blessing that I found this group when returning to the area a couple years ago. They are the best!

My 89 year old mother and I are new patient with NP Lori Sikorra out of her office in Oxnard. We…read moreare beyond happy with the care we have received from NP Sikorra. She is very warm, patient, and attentive to our needs and concerns. At our first visit, she answered all of our questions and made us feel like we were the only ones on her schedule. Thank you Lori for taking such good care of us!!!