I recently had the misfortune of visiting Nevada Heart & Vascular Center's Southwest office to see Dr. Fareed Sheikh, following recommendations from two family members. My appointment was scheduled for March 13th at 3:30 PM. I arrived 15 minutes early, only to be greeted by a chaotic and overcrowded waiting area. Patients were not only packed into the main waiting room but were also seated in private offices due to the sheer volume of individuals awaiting their appointments.
Upon checking in, the receptionist informed me that there were seven patients ahead of me scheduled to see Dr. Sheikh, resulting in an estimated minimum wait time of one hour. This was particularly frustrating considering I had a scheduled appointment. After nearly thirty minutes, only one patient had been called, and the situation showed no signs of improving. I approached the receptionist again, who regretfully updated me that the wait would be even longer than initially anticipated.
At this point, I decided to leave. I expressed my dissatisfaction to the receptionist, highlighting that Dr. Sheikh's apparent practice of double or even triple booking appointments was unprofessional and led to an unacceptable patient experience. Waiting over two hours past a scheduled appointment time is inexcusable, especially when one has made the effort to arrive punctually.
This experience has left a lasting negative impression, and I will not be returning to this practice. I strongly advise others to seek cardiological care elsewhere to avoid the frustration and inconvenience I endured. read more