I went in to Urgent Care with shortness of breath and severe chest pain. The Urgent Care put in an ambulance and rushed me to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.. Dr. Parise was the Cardiologist who cared for me at Mission Hospital. Dr. Parise quickly determined that I was suffering from Pericarditis, a condition that fills the Pericardium (The Sack That surrounds the heart) with fluid and puts pressure on the heart.. Obviously very dangerous if not treated properly and promptly! Dr. Parise went above and beyond to make sure I was safe quickly and as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.. Dr. Parise didn't stop there, he then did every possible test available to him and called in several experts to determine the cause of the Pericarditis as well as to make sure to be positive that nothing was missed and that I was in no additional danger.. Dr. Parise's bedside manner was only surpassed by his expert Knowledge and due diligence in doing all he possibly could for me in the critical moments as well as the required follow up treatment after my release from the Hospital. Recently I called his office of Dr. Parise because I became ill and started feeling some similar symptoms as what I suffered with the Pericarditis.. Dr. Parise returned my call personally, taking time out of his busy schedule for a consultation over the phone with me. Dr. Parise felt I probably did not need to go to the ER based on what I told him I was feeling in the moment, but did advised me he would order test to rule out Pericarditis. Within no more than 15 minutes of my speaking with him, I received calls to schedule almost immediate appointments for the tests. Thank You Dr. Parise for all you've done for me and giving myself and my Family the piece of mind in knowing that I am being treated by the absolute best Dr. I've ever had... read more