I had a follow up appointment with my cardiologist, Dr. Tomcho, at Renown Institute of Heart and…read moreCardiovascular Health, located on Mill Street. The building is shared by multiple offices, so the parking lot is always busy but most of the time it's pretty easy to find a space near the entrance. When I checked in their office, there was only one other person waiting in the waiting room and Dr. Tomcho's assistant called me into the exam room almost immediately, it took me a little by surprise because I even arrived early for my appointment. The office is always orderly and neat; the atmosphere is relaxed and his staff is always super-nice and professional, they make my visit comfortable and puts me at ease.

My PCP ordered some cardiology tests recently due to me having elevated heart rate concerns…read more Making appointment was easy. There are early day and late (4pm) slots available which is great! The waiting room is clean and quiet. The staff have been friendly and personable. My first appointment was for a treadmill stress test. The tech was so funny and walked me through the process. The second visit was for an echocardiogram. The tech offered me a blanket during the exam which really helped calm me so much that I almost fell asleep. :)

Since my wife and I have started the process of a cardiovascular workup after a referral from our…read morefamily doctor here are my rankings: Scheduling and communication: incompetent Billing: incompetent Tech: Scheduling confirmation online competent but schedulingonline check in incompetent Physicians: too early to judge but optimistic Imaging and stress test: too early to judge but a stress test was delayed for sketchy reasons New review 7/25 Dr. Bryan and the PAs are good....the rest of the experience such as billing are awful

I lost my health insurance a week before my new patient appointment and was told by someone on the…read morephone that self pay appts are $100 and 70% of if you pay the day of. I went in thinking it would cost me $30. I got there and they told me whoever told me that was wrong and that it's $500 something for self pay, and $165 with the 70% off discount if I pay the day of and the EKG is included. I went back into the appointment and was told the EKG was not included along with other tests they had to run and I was so frustrated I cried the entire appointment and was still charged $165 for NOTHING. I was so upset I was getting chest pains. They made me pay half the day of ($87) and are still sending me bills for the other half, but I refuse to pay. Every time I try to talk to billing about it they don't care and tell me I still have to pay even though the miscommunication was their fault. When I finally went in for tests a month later after getting insurance, I saw a nurse practitioner instead of the cardiologist and I was told I have a PVC and mild regurgitation but was not given treatment. They referred me to get a cardiac MRI but the place they referred me to- THEIR OWN HOSPITAL doesn't do them. I have messaged the nurse practitioner the multiple times on mychart and she hasn't responded. I was supposed to have a follow up appointment with her this week and I haven't even gotten the MRI yet and had to cancel it. THIS incompetent care and the horrible healthcare system in the US is why heart disease is the leading cause of death, along with this country's foul way of handling the COVID pandemic- a disease which has affected my heart. Additionally, last year when I got Covid i was seeing Samantha Reed and tried to call her for an appointment, and she randomly called me back. I thought this was just a common courtesy and then she charged the phone call as an appointment even though I was never told this was an "appointment." I now have over $100 in fees from them and they refuse to remove them although these charges are a result of their own incompetency. This hospital is completely incompetent and should be ashamed of how they treat patients. Hopefully I don't have a heart attack or can find somewhere else to go because this is absolutely ridiculous.

As a member of Senior Care Plus, I am committed to using Renown for almost all my medical needs…read more The Renown Institue for Heart & Vascular Health are on the ball. Up to date facilities and equipment. Friendly and knowledgeable. No one really like to go to these places, but when the need arrives this is the place I'd go back to .. even if Sr. Care Plus didn't mandate. Will be heading here in June for my echocardiogram follow up after my TVAR (aortic heart valve replacement) two years ago.

I can't believe it will be a year since my appendix ruptured! How could I forget ? Maybe being in…read morethe hospital on Mother's Day..... All I remember, (besides the excruciating pain), seeing about four doctors taking vitals and showing a concern.. this is after they decided to operate.. I started to have irregular heart palpitations... (maybe the stress and pain?)... Moving forward, when I left the hospital, my follow up also included seeing a cardiologist.. My first follow up was in July. I met Dr. Kelley, and first impression was a very professional, smart and experienced physician.. he suggested I follow up in October to monitor my progress.. October visit was really good no concerns, no issues. I really enjoy my visits with him. He gives me great influence to keep going to the gym and healthy eating.. April visit, he was so impressed with my lab results! He will be retiring in December, so I get one more final visit with him! He's the best! The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

I was seeing Dr. Anderson over 10 years ago when she was at another group/hospital. Her kind and…read moreattentive manner, willingness to listen and hear, sense of humor and apparent knowledge set her apart and well above most docs I've seen in my 8 decades. i was disappointed when she changed affiliations and my insurance didn't cover her. Then a couple years ago I saw that my insurance and her location aligned again. I made an appointment and was happy to find that she hasn't changed. I give her my highest unqualified recommendatio!

I myself am a medical professional and Dr. Anderson does not have the time or take the time to…read moretruly listen and help. When asked questions, she diverts to other topics and doesn't truly answer the question. Her knowledge does not seem that accurate or deep. She didn't really look at the family member's chart or offer solid information about how to help but instead talked about other things. It seems like a specialist would be talking about a medical plan for their patient and truly trying to help from a medical perspective. My family member did not get the accurate medical help needed and what's more was treated in a condescending manner in Dr. Anderson's efforts to make herself look better when really she is an ineffective specialist. Dr. Anderson doesn't have enough smarts or true compassion to really help.

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 Ganser is a Thoracic Surgeon with Western Surgical center in Reno Nevada…read more Dr Ganser is located in the Renown Facility on 75 Pringle way, Reno Nevada. I want to compliment Western Surgical for their professional, kind and overall positive compassionate care. Their front office staff and back office staff are kind, positive and good at their jobs. Dr Ganser is a very knowledgeable, competent and kind surgeon. Surgery was scheduled before I left. This was comforting to know. The surgery scheduler later called and verified dates and instructions. Explanation of the surgical procedure was explained in detail, and very easily understood. All my questions were answered and discussed. I am completely and happily satisfied with the results of my surgery. Dr Ganser was completely aware of my medical situation before I met with him at my first appointment.. i was impressed that he was very informed of my medical status and understood what was going on. Western Surgical once again made me feel that as a patient, I mattered to them and they were there to help remedy my medical needs. I was quite pleased they practiced also at Northern Nevada Medical Center, as well as with Renown and Saint Mary's Hospitals. Having this choice was very important to me. Everything about pre op tests and the check in process at Northern Nevada Medical center was easy, competent and done with caring professionals. I was duly impressed with the cardiological department for going the extra step of reviewing my EKG before I was done with pre-op. Everyone at Northern was exceptional while being polite and happily doing their jobs. So nice to see workers smile, treat you with respect and accurately. Surgery really is a stressful ordeal for many people... a good attitude, positive attention to the customer/patient, goes a long way when someone is dealing with a serious medical issue. Thank you Dr Ganser for all that you do for your patients. And again Thank you Western Medical for outstanding and extremely competent Surgeons like Dr Ganser and Dr Web. Thank you for excellent care.

Dr. Ganser did my surgery 3 years ago. It RUINED my life. I went in for one problem and came out…read morewith more. I literally can not eat with out being a stones throw away of a bathroom or else it will be a disaster. My life has been ruined and after 90 days you are not his problem. Think twice before choosing him as your surgeon

I'm surprised that I'm just getting around to writing this gentlemen's review after him being my…read morecardiologist for almost 10 years now. I was hospitalized a few years back for heart attack symptoms and had previously been diagnosed with Takatsubo Cardiomyopathy. If you are a women, post menopausal, it would be wise for you to google this diagnosis on the internet. My previous cardiologists in California were baffled when my first event happened and Dr. Ganchan is quite versed on the causes, symptoms and treatment. The office staff are quite professional, part of The Renown Cardiology Group. Dr. Ganchan is a well seasoned cardiologist with a great bedside manner. But I am sad to hear that he will be retiring come June. He has already referred me to one of the women cardiologists in the group since my condition affects mainly women. Reno has been very lucky to have this doctor. I am sure he has treated many Reno cardiology patients well. he will be truly missed

The best and most experienced cardiologist in Reno. Over the years since my first heart attack, I…read morehave had several cardiologists. Some retired and some moved away. Dr. Ganchan was among all cardiologists that I have seen both here and overseas (due to overseas postings) the best. He is deeply committed to his patients, has great bedside manners, and is very up-to-date with the latest in his field. I have had a couple of other cardiologists here in Reno who were rude and uncaring, but not Dr. Ganchan. He is top of the class.

Dr. Sridevi Challapalli was my initial attending cardiologist prior to my bypass surgery and…read morecontinues to be my personal cardiologist. I cannot say enough about here professionalism, care and positive attitude. If you find yourself in need of a heart doctor, Dr. C. is an excellent choice!

Dr. Katrinka Kip has been following my daughter since she was only a few months old. I don't have…read morea negative thing to say about her or this office. She has mantained transparency with us and I prefer that quality in my doctors and those that care for my children. My take away from this office is Dr. Kip's expertise, experience and professional/bedside manner. I appreciate this woman more than you know. If your kids are ever in need of a cardiologist they're in good hands with Dr. Kip. Thank you for looking after my daughter all these years. I highly recommend this office from one mom to another.

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