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David Lofthus, MD

Cardiovascular Disease

Accepts New Patients
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About David Lofthus, MD

David Lofthus, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. His professional interests include preventive cardiology, coronary artery disease, the management of heart failure, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias. He also holds special certifications and training in cardiac diagnostic imaging and testing such as echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and stress testing. Dr. Lofthus is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie. He is currently welcoming new patients.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
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Cigna - Great West POS
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Cigna - Great West PPO
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Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine (2010)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine (2012)
  • Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2015)
Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, David Lofthus, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (275) for David Lofthus, MD

Overall: 4.8*
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May 15, 2023
My experience with the doctor was great
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May 12, 2023
So nice, professional, knowledgeable and helpful on guidance. Thank you!
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May 12, 2023
Very professional and compassionate
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May 11, 2023
Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, listens to patient's concerns.
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May 10, 2023
He listens and allows my input into my care
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May 10, 2023
Very professional yet cordial. Explains things at whatever level necessary for patient's understanding.
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May 9, 2023
A total example of excellence.
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May 6, 2023
He actually spends time with patient
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May 2, 2023
Very kind and professionalListened to my concerns
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May 2, 2023
Initial visit; very considerate and relaxed setting.
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May 1, 2023
I have always received excellent care from Dr. Lofthus and his staff.
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May 1, 2023
Warm, friendly,
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Apr 30, 2023
Personal attention to need and questions!Very professional / Execelent!
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Apr 30, 2023
Good
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Apr 29, 2023
Very professional and attentive
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Apr 29, 2023
Just a follow up visit, nothing special.
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Apr 28, 2023
He listens, give guidance, and I feel confident in his care decisions.
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Apr 28, 2023
BSW is the best.
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Apr 27, 2023
Staff and Dr. Very polite and professional. Answered all questions ask.
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Apr 25, 2023
A great experience with the doctor, nurses, and office staff. Everyone has always been courteous, friendly and professional.
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Apr 23, 2023
I am a new patient but felt very comfortable as if I had been seeing him for years
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Apr 21, 2023
Very professional Visit.
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Apr 21, 2023
Thorough, professional and communicative. Puts patients needs and concerns first. I never feel rushed
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Apr 21, 2023
He is caring and listens to me involving me in my medical plan.
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Apr 19, 2023
Listens to your concerns and works with you to ensure best treatment plan
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Apr 18, 2023
He was friendly and professional.
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Apr 18, 2023
A caring doctor. Listens to the patient and answers questions.
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Apr 17, 2023
Explains everything I cares about his patients and care. Great dr.
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Apr 17, 2023
Only seen him once. So far no complaints.
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Apr 15, 2023
Caring, helpful and professional!
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Apr 15, 2023
Patient and thorough
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Apr 14, 2023
Great personable, could not have made It to 82 without him Best DOCTOR you got
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Apr 14, 2023
Very friendly, nice staff. Dr. Lofthus listened to my health concerns and ordered test & bloodwork.
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Apr 12, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 11, 2023
Great listener asked questions very professional
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Apr 11, 2023
Very good
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Apr 8, 2023
Dr Lofthus was reassuring in his advice and recommendations after a cursory exam. He ordered a 48 hr use of a heart monitor and a stress test. The only thing that I would like to have had was an earlier date for the stress test. She gave me the earliest date.
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Apr 6, 2023
Professional, patient, good listener
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Apr 6, 2023
Absolutely best!
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr LOFTHUS is great
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Apr 4, 2023
Great personality always friendly
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Mar 31, 2023
Seemed very knowledgeable, was friendly and compassionate about my issues !
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Mar 31, 2023
Very thorough
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Mar 30, 2023
I love Dr. Loftusj
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Mar 29, 2023
Great service and great support nurse
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Mar 28, 2023
Very good listener
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Mar 28, 2023
Great doctor. Very patient friendly
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Mar 26, 2023
Dr. Lofthus takes time to LISTEN and seems to genuinely care.
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Mar 26, 2023
Thorough efficient empathetic
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Mar 25, 2023
Seems to speak well and explain things where everyone can understand. He is short and to the point.
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Mar 25, 2023
Dr. Lofthus was great perfect
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Mar 24, 2023
Dr Loftus is a very good listener, I feel he took my questions to heart and provided great feedback and direction on my care
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Mar 24, 2023
Doctor Lofthus always takes time to listen to concerns if the patient has them and the staff is always so cheerful. Love coming to see them all.
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Mar 24, 2023
Excellent doctor, along with very helpful and knowledgeable staff
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Mar 24, 2023
Very good
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Mar 23, 2023
Very satisfied
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Mar 23, 2023
He's a very caring doctor who always takes the time to talk to and listen to his patients. I've never had a bad experience with his office. He's very attentive and genuinely interested in what you might have to say.
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Mar 23, 2023
He seemed to care for my health
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Mar 18, 2023
He had read my chart prior to my visit and didn't spend time having me tell him my results of previous tests. Was great to quickly provide a letter of release for surgery to my surgeon.
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Mar 16, 2023
Take great care to take care of me and be sure of my health. She is very friendly, makes me feel very good and safe.
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Mar 12, 2023
Very good -
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Mar 11, 2023
Very satisfied
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Mar 11, 2023
My visit is always great !!!!
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Mar 9, 2023
Takes good care of me!!!
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Mar 7, 2023
Dr. Lofthus explains things so I can understand.
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Mar 6, 2023
He listened.
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Mar 4, 2023
Dr.Lofthus is an excellent cardiologist. He is very kind and caring. At my appointments he is never in a rush. Just the best!
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Mar 4, 2023
Great
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Mar 2, 2023
I feel that he realy cares about my health
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Feb 28, 2023
They were very caring and concerned thank you all for helping me to get better
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Lofts is a very good doctor. He listens and answers my questions. He is knowledgeable. He has an excellent bedside manner. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
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Feb 22, 2023
I think he did a real good job
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Feb 21, 2023
Dr Lofthus is a very good doctor he will take time to set talk with me no matter how long I want to talk
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Feb 21, 2023
Excellent care, minimal wait time, courteous staff on all levels; the facility is easily located and equipped to serve patients with various physical conditions and or handicaps.
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Feb 20, 2023
Very kind, considerate, and knowledgable and takes good notes.
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Feb 19, 2023
He is very clear explaining things for me to understand
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Feb 18, 2023
Excellent, caring doctor.
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Feb 18, 2023
Dr. Lofthus is always on time, the e-check in is quick and easy at home and the staff at the desk are friendly and helpful. The waiting area is open and pleasing. Everything is clean and well-kept.
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Feb 17, 2023
Very understanding and listens to everything I have to say.
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Feb 17, 2023
He's patient, listens and answers questions.
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Feb 11, 2023
I really liked Dr. Lofthus. He explained everything very well. I liked his mannerism and he let me make some decisions.
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Feb 9, 2023
He is friendly and receptive to questions.
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr Lofthus has been a trusted provider for both myself and my family. He can speak to you I'm terms you can easily understand. Most of all he is one of the most knowledgeable and competent professionals I have been to.
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Feb 5, 2023
He is very friendly,timely,answers all my questions
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Feb 4, 2023
He actually listened to my concerns!
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Feb 1, 2023
Knowing, Listens, Discusses..recommendsExcellent
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Jan 30, 2023
The unit clerk are fast checking you in the doctor are on time on the room and they go over your test results with you thoroughly. Just continue to keep up the good work that you give your patient daily.
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Jan 29, 2023
Great
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Jan 28, 2023
Dr. Lofthus is great.
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Jan 28, 2023
General health information helpful.
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Jan 28, 2023
Start to finish of my appt the care and attention is more comforting than the medication prescribed for the issue.
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Jan 25, 2023
He is an excellent doctor.
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Jan 22, 2023
Dr. Lofthus is prompt, answers questions clearly and with explanation, and I feel comfortable asking him anything related to my care.
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Jan 21, 2023
Thorough and good demeanor
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Jan 14, 2023
Followed up on correct issues, explains everything thoroughly, explained plan of care well.
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Jan 12, 2023
All were very nice, answered & explained questions very well.
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Jan 12, 2023
He was great as always!
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Jan 12, 2023
Awesome bedside manner
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Jan 11, 2023
I got there early and was ready to check out 5 minutes after I was scheduled. THAT IS GREAT and 1st time ever.
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Jan 10, 2023
He is a very competent and caring doctor. I feel better just going to the office.
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Jan 6, 2023
Visits to his office seem to be rushed. Seems to me that he could take more time with patient to show he cares.
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Jan 6, 2023
Very good
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Dec 31, 2022
Excellent
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Dec 25, 2022
Appreciate the doctor and assistant handling
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Dec 23, 2022
It was a good experience
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Dec 23, 2022
Dr. Loftus is my favorite doctor. His office is very helpful when you call for an appointment. His CNA is always so kind and courteous to me. I wish all of my doctors were like Dr. Loftus. Two thumbs up!
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Dec 21, 2022
Good and efficient
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Dec 21, 2022
Professional and helpful
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Dec 20, 2022
Very friendly and efficient.
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Dec 18, 2022
Very professional and helpful.
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Dec 16, 2022
A-Team Service
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Dec 13, 2022
Timely, professional and courteous.
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Dec 13, 2022
Dr. Loftus is extremely Professional. Very likable and you can talk with him. Explained everything that I needed from this visit.
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