He saved my life…read more Widow Maker heart attack, I was fading fast. Here I am today, I'd give him 10 stars if I could. So would my family and grandchildren, whom I'm able to know because of Dr De Schutter.

This doctor is a joke. He did an angiogram on me that wasn't even necessary and he botched it to…read moreboot. My arm kept bruising and bruising and swelling way beyond the norm and I had to beg to get an appointment for him to look at my arm. He said, well I did have some problems threatening the line so I may have caused some micro bleeds. Let me wrap your arm in coban and leave it on for 48 hours and then you should be fine. I barely slept that night due to pain. The next morning I had to unwrap because it swelled so bad. I headed to the ER. I had a blood clot in my arm. Lucky me it has been 6 months and it is still there just grown into the wall which now makes me prone to future blood clots.

I'm incredibly grateful for the care my husband received at Reno Heart Institute--it truly changed,…read moreand very likely saved, his life. He underwent a TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure, and from the start, we felt we were in the right place. The team is not only highly skilled, but they take the time to explain everything clearly and make you feel at ease during a very stressful time. Dr. Desai was exceptional--calm, confident, and clearly very experienced. We trusted him completely throughout the process. Casey also made a lasting impression--kind, responsive, and genuinely caring. That level of support makes all the difference when you're going through something this serious. Since the procedure, his quality of life has improved more than we expected. He has more energy and feels like himself again. If you're facing a heart condition, this is a team you want on your side. We will always be thankful for the care we received here.

As a cardiac patient facing multiple heart procedures, choosing the right surgeon was incredibly…read moreimportant to me -- and I could not have asked for a better experience than the care I received from Dr. Devang Desai at the Reno Heart Institute. From our first meeting, Dr. Desai took the time to truly listen. He explained my condition in clear, understandable terms and walked my wife and me carefully through every option available, making sure we both fully understood what was happening and what to expect. His ability to communicate complex medical information with patience and clarity put us at ease during this stressful time. Dr. Desai repaired my severely leaking mitral valve using two Pascal clips and later implanted a Watchman device, allowing me to safely come off lifetime blood thinners. Throughout the entire process, his bedside manner was exceptional -- compassionate, reassuring, and professional at every step. Facing heart surgery is frightening, but Dr. Desai has a rare combination of technical expertise and genuine human understanding. He truly "gets it" -- not just the medical side, but what patients and families are going through emotionally as well. I am deeply grateful for his care and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone needing cardiac treatment.

Doctor Adamson is amazing ! He pulled 10 of my teeth out in under 20 minutes and I didn't feel a…read morething just a little bit of pressure. I healed up nicely! 10/10 recommend

if I could do -100 I would. After 1 hour and 20 minute wait all I got was a suggestion, a script…read morefor I could get for over-the-counter cheaper and a doctor that didn't freaking care. The last thing that gave me was a piece of paper to tell me how to take care of myself like I don't know how. This is the second time I've gone to see them and it will be last no matter what a referral says. They treat you like crap. The front desk was terrible barely got her to talk to me. You could hear all the employees in the back laughing and giggling while I'm sitting out front. for an hour and 20. DON'T go here

100% Satisified with Dr. Chad Bidart handling my HEART HEALTH CHALLENGES…read more ​Appraisal of Humana HMO Gold Plus ​I recently switched to the Humana HMO Gold Plus plan, and the transition has been highly beneficial. The most significant immediate benefit has been the substantial savings on my medications. ​Finding new primary care doctors and specialists was a straightforward process, with excellent options available both in South Reno and Carson City. Furthermore, when I needed to contact Humana for assistance, their customer service team was responsive, cooperative, and helpful. ​Earlier this year, I underwent heart surgery. While it was a daunting experience, I was incredibly pleased with the quality of care I received throughout the process. An added relief during a stressful time was the very reasonable out-of-pocket cost. Overall, I am very satisfied with the coverage and care provided by Humana

Dr. Bidart is the best - great bedside matter, thorough, excellent communicator, conservative about…read moresurgery and creative in terms of solutions. He sent me home with an assignment to track my blood pressure for 30 days, and gave me a neat worksheet for the project, and I am surprised at the results, now 3 weeks later - eye opening. I have on more week of tracking the BP, then my follow up with him on 5/13/2026 to review the BP results as well as some other test results and eager to hear his advice on next steps for my recent diagnosis and February episode of A-Fib. The staff is really welcoming and the office is very nice, clean, and has a good vibe. After my PCP referral came through, it was quite easy to get an appointment; I think I had to wait only 2 weeks. My friend with A-Fib sees Dr. Challapalli after being with another cardiology office prior and she loves this medical office too and was the one who recommended to me; she's had several episodes of A-Fib and will now be having an ablation soon. I have seen 2 other cardiologists in my life prior and Dr. Bidart is by far my favorite, and he hasn't even had a chance to solve my problem yet, but I am confident next week he will.

I am writing in regard to my experience as a post-operative patient of Dr. Anthony Michael…read moreSciascia, II, MD (License No.: 16951), (Dr. Sciascia for future references), an Emergency Physician with Renown Health Systems. The following link will take you the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners where you can enter his last name and review his previous medical background and training (https://nsbme.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx). Earlier this week, I had the misfortune of interacting with Dr. Sciascia in one of the Emergency Rooms (ER) associated with Renown Medical Center. I have never come into contact with such a rude, condescending, and offensive health care provider. I should note that I, too, am a doctor and Federal Law Enforcement Officer, so I deal with difficult personalities on a daily basis. I would also like to note that I would never treat any of my patients, no matter who they are or what they've done, the way Dr. Sciascia treated me. This is unacceptable, and I intend on bringing this to the attention of anyone who may come into contact with this physician, someone who should not be allowed to treat patients. When I went to the ER, I was two days post-op, and in a considerable amount of pain. As I previously mentioned, I was unlucky to have Dr. Sciascia pick up my case. From the first moment I met him, there was something odd about his demeanor and he had the worst bedside demeanor I have ever witnessed. My friend that accompanied me to the ER said the exact thing, and she actually picked up on this vibe before I did. As an aside, all of the nurses were flabbergasted by my account of what occurred during my interactions with Dr. Sciascia. Long story short, Dr. Sciascia essentially accused me of drug-seeking, and told me that he didn't believe that I was actually experiencing pain, despite being 2 days postop. Dr. Sciascia was literally trying to instigate an argument with me, which I refused to engage in. He compared to me heroin addicts, which I am not, as well as misusing my pain medication, which I did not. Dr. Sciascia then compared me to other patients he has seen with "broken bones sticking" sticking out of their skin and that they refused to take any medication at all. First of all, I dislike being compared to other people, especially when their injuries are not even close to what my surgery or pain entailed. As a man, Dr. Sciascia does not know how painful certain 'female conditions' can be, so it is extremely rude to dismiss as if it meant nothing. Dr. Sciascia invalidated the pain I was experiencing, and I refuse to let anyone treat or speak to me in such a manner. Prior to being released from the ER, he informed me that I was going to be prescribed Gabapentin, a drug with which I am familiar. Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, is a medication used for neuropathic pain, not postoperative pain. I asked Dr. Sciascia how that would be helpful in my situation, and he literally said, "I don't know." My friend advocated for me by asking for something that actually helped me, and he switched it to a muscle relaxant, which I refuse to take. I am unfamiliar with that medication, and I have lost trust in doctors in Renown's ER. More than one nurse I came into contact with during my several hour stint in the ER informed me that Dr. Sciascia "has a really weird demeanor...[and] has no bedside manner." They said more, but I hope you get where I am coming from. I will be taking this to the medical board of NV, as well as any site on which a review can be posted. Dr. Sciascia caused more harm than good, as I was extremely upset when leaving the ER, and I was still in pain. Given that I have only had one experience with Dr. Sciascia, I cannot comment on his overall competence as an ER Physician, and it would be unethical of me to do so. I can only speak to my personal experience with Dr. Sciascia, which was so horrific that I will never return to that ER for fear of coming into contact with him again. I am writing this review in hopes that others will read this and steer clear of Dr. Sciascia, if at all possible. If you want to be treated like a human being, find another doctor. Further, as a doctor myself (not an MD), I am a strong advocate for those who may not have the knowledge, access, or resources to go up against a physician. This is NOT over. Thank you for reading.

My boyfriend broke out with giant blotchy rashes all over his body for no apparent reason one day…read more We visited an urgent care, only to wait almost 3 hours for them to tell us to go to the ER. We were so frustrated, however I am glad that Dr. Sciascia (pronounced "Sha-sha") was able to treat him. Although the ER was incredibly busy that day, Dr. Sciascia made an effort to find the root of the problem without pushing him to have unnecessary medications, labs, etc. He suggested some over the counter meds we could purchase, gave us a prescription, and referred him to an allergist. Most importantly, he took the time to answer all of our questions and check on him before we left. It was the most efficient and caring ER visit we had. Plus, he's hilarious and super personable. Highly recommended!

Usually really quick and very little wait time once you're in the office at your appointment…read more They've lost several cardiologists/EPs lately to other regions and hospitals so the appointment waiting/scheduling periods are in the 3-4 month range. The nurse practitioners are knowledgeable but if you have a non-standard case then it can be frustrating to try and convey what is happening, especially if they're not familiar with specific/certain cardiac conditions. If your issue is minimal or more of a textbook diagnosis then you can probably see an NP in 1-2 months but the cardiologist/EP appointment scheduling windows are at least the 3-4 months out mentioned earlier. Highly recommended for most non-urgent cases. The receptionists/office staff sometime seem overwhelmed but it's understandable due to the uptick in patients from Reno's recent population boom.

8/22/2024- I…read moreappreciate how all my medical facilities are within a two mile radius.. Last visit , with my (previous retired) cardiologist was in 2019.. Now that I have a new primary- his suggestion to establish and revisit with a new cardiologist. Staff and office very professional and friendly. My scheduled visit with Dr. To was good. They did an EKG and he went over the results. Great news everything looks great!.. I'll be changing and eliminating one prescription and will do a recheck in three months..

Dr. Desai is the "Best of the Best" he has been my cardiologist for over 2 years I just had the…read moreTAVR procedure last week due to heart valve failure (Severe aortic valve stenosis) Which was found by doing an echocardiogram. He was on top of it so fast and within a very short period of time it was scheduled. Dr. Desai takes care of you like a family member he cares from his heart! His knowledge is far beyond the normal. His bedside manner is awesome. I so recommend him and I feel so blessed to have him as my Doctor. He saved my life! I am 81 years old and feel 60. Marilynn Talley

Absolutely a first rate cardiologist. Because of my heart condition, i have been under the care of…read moreas many as 9 well-known cardiologists in the Bay Area and Los Angeles in the past 42 years. To me, Dr. Desai has proven to be the best among them. His bedside manners are rivals his medical expertise. I very highly recommend him.

Dr. Sasse is a kind and compassionate doctor. Saw him for some personal issues and he made me feel…read morecomfortable and heard. The surgery was painless and the post op follow up was stellar. Great office environment and all the staff members I dealt with have been wonderful. Highly recommend Dr. Sasse. We are lucky to have such an incredible surgeon in our area!

Dr. Sasse is so genuine and kind. He is willing to take the time with his patients to truly hear…read moretheir concerns and problems. The office is beautiful and I would recommend him to anyone. He has changed my life and is beyond knowledgeable. We are lucky to have him in the Reno and surrounding areas.