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Paul S Bhella, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

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About Paul S Bhella, MD

Dr. Bhella is a board-certified specialist in general cardiology with expertise in valvular heart disease, heart failure, and the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease. Following his fellowship training in cardiology, Dr. Bhella completed two additional fellowships in advanced cardiac imaging and cardiovascular research. His research has led to over 30 published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of cardiovascular physiology, heart failure and cardiac imaging. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bhella is a Professor of Medicine at Texas Christian University School of Medicine, where he was an inaugural faculty member and has taught patient safety and quality improvement since 2019. Dr. Bhella is married with four children. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in regular exercise, such as running, cycling and playing tennis.



LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
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
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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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-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 PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions 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 - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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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
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
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
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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
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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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
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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
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
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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
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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Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Meet Paul S Bhella, MD

Meet Paul Bhella, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (2002)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern (2003)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern (2005)
  • Fellowship: Cardiovascular Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University - OHSU (2007)
  • Fellowship: Advanced Cardiac Imaging, Baylor University Medical Center (2010)
Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (201) for Paul S Bhella, MD

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Sep 12, 2023
Very pleasant doctor whom my PCP referred me to for further evaluation.
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Sep 9, 2023
Dr.Bhella spent time researching my past medical history.
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Sep 9, 2023
I was very comfortable w Dr BhellaHappy to have him as my new Cardiologst!Outstanding communicator and very kind, thorough and thoughtful ! Answered all my questions and was very attentive I would rate him highly!
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Sep 8, 2023
Everyone was great
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Sep 8, 2023
Dr Bhella is always very professional. Never makes you feel rushed. He answers any concerns you may have. He always is willing to help. I am so thankful he was recommended to me.
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Sep 7, 2023
Listens
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Sep 6, 2023
Through and caring
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Aug 30, 2023
Excellant drCommunicates wellVery informative
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Aug 30, 2023
I was amazed how well he communicated with my elderly mom, in spite of her dementia.
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Aug 29, 2023
Dr. Bhella is kind and a great listener. He is very thorough and knowledgeable.
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Aug 26, 2023
He is the best
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Aug 26, 2023
Very knowledgeable and caring
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Aug 25, 2023
Doctor Bhella is great. He is very knowledgeable, very friendly, cheerful and encouraging to his patient .He obviously had read my medical history, and made decisions based on it.I look forward to my next appointment.
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Aug 25, 2023
He is personable and explained everything I needed to understand and projected how and what would be to come.
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Aug 25, 2023
He is so personable. You know he knows your story even if you only visit for your annual appt.I trust him with my care!!
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Aug 25, 2023
Doctor was thorough with my treatment plans and took his time during my visit and was friendly and professional.
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Aug 24, 2023
Very efficient an answered allquestions
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Aug 24, 2023
The doctor introduced himself and listened. He explained things thoroughly. I appreciate his kindness in this difficult time with my health.
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Aug 23, 2023
Very thorough as this was my first patient visit. Listens carefully and asked clarifying questions
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Aug 23, 2023
Dr Bhella was excellent, made me feel very comfortable and asked lots of good questions. He was very thorough with his questions and removed several meds, which I was happy to hear. Not a big fan of better living through chemistry.
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Aug 20, 2023
Truly cares about me
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Aug 18, 2023
He's a great doctor has my blood pressure under control after many years of struggling.
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Aug 17, 2023
Excellent care and knowledge. Always trying to improve my health
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Aug 3, 2023
I felt assured
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Jul 30, 2023
Dr. Bhella seemed kind
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Jul 30, 2023
Friendly , concerned , knowledgeable and excellent communicator.
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Jul 28, 2023
Very personable and forthcoming with his background, education and explanation of proposed treatment.
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Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Bhella is always attentive, knowledgeable and professional.
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Jul 26, 2023
He knew my info and gave me confidence in his diagnosis.
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Jul 26, 2023
He is always so informative, kind and thorough.
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Jul 23, 2023
Very calm, kind and caring
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Jul 23, 2023
Dr. Bhella explains things clearly, answers questions respectfully and listens well to my questions.
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Jul 21, 2023
He was very cordial and explained his background and gave me the opportunity to tell about my self and history.
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Jul 21, 2023
Knowledgeable professional, friendly, thorough,
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Jul 20, 2023
Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to
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Jul 19, 2023
Explain things well and was polite
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Jul 19, 2023
He explains which puts me at ease
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Jul 19, 2023
Dr Bhella is thorough and interested in helping me stay healthy.
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Jul 19, 2023
Dr. Bella advised us of his education and experience and told us that he believes in keeping medicines to a necessary minimum. He asked questions which would give him an idea of my practices of exercise to convince him that I am telling him how I feel particularly after walking.
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Jul 11, 2023
Met him for the first time at this appointment. Did like him and look forward to future appointments.
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Jul 11, 2023
Friendly, listened to what I said, seemed concerned about my healthexplained what he wanted to accomplish for my care.
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Jul 7, 2023
Excellent
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Jul 6, 2023
I can't imagine a better doctor. He is wonderful - and I have known a few good ones and too many bad ones.
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Jul 6, 2023
Everything went perfectly
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Jul 6, 2023
Very good , he answered all my questions
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Jul 1, 2023
Very attentive & makes you feel well cared for.
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Jun 30, 2023
Concerned and thourgh
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Jun 30, 2023
Good listener.sensitive to my unique history.
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Jun 29, 2023
Great communication
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Jun 27, 2023
He listens and feels like a partner in my care.
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Jun 22, 2023
He listened to what I had to say and he was very informative.
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Jun 11, 2023
Dr Bhella took the time to introduce himself and provide some of his background. Very helpful and he explained what tests he wanted to do and why it was good to get them done now.
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr Bella alway has time for me..& is very nice to be around. I respect him as a heart Dr. He alway has time to talk to me! Rate the tops!
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Jun 8, 2023
Thpurough
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Jun 8, 2023
Dr. Bhella took the time to introduce himself and give me his background. He was very friendly and took his time to explain my situation and plan of action.
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Jun 6, 2023
Dr. Bhella is thorough and compassionate. He listened carefully to my comments and questions.
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Jun 4, 2023
Very professional and extremely well-versed in his field. Comes across as genuine.
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Jun 2, 2023
Dr Bhella is very prompt and thorough in my visits. I appreciate him going over the current state of my heart health and the long term plan. It really helps me understand what's going on and what we are working towards.
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Jun 1, 2023
Super happy
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May 30, 2023
He is knowledgeable and very friendly. We both felt comfortable answering his questions.
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May 27, 2023
Great listening skills and compassion. Explained all the results and next steps
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May 26, 2023
They respected me and did their best to help.
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May 26, 2023
On top of my care.
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May 26, 2023
Everyone encountered in this visit was extremely professional and welcoming. Dr. Bhella was amazing, and I would highly recommend as a cardiologist.
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May 26, 2023
Thorough.
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May 25, 2023
Great Doctor
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May 25, 2023
First new patient visit - impressed
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May 24, 2023
Very clear and excellent
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May 24, 2023
Dr Bhella is wonderful. He makes you feel comfortable. Answers all questions. He is very caring & very professional. I rate him very highly.
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May 13, 2023
This office was highly recommended and has not disappointed.
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May 11, 2023
Right from the front desk, nurse and the doctor helped , guided very well and they are super friendly in nature.
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May 9, 2023
Always kind and caring
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Apr 28, 2023
Good place
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Apr 28, 2023
Dr Bhella was very personable. He explained things and made sure I understood what was going on. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
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Apr 26, 2023
The staff and Dr. Bhella was punctual. Dr. Bhella did not waste my time.
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Apr 25, 2023
Excellent communicator, easy to speak to.
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Apr 20, 2023
Best cardio guy in my opinion. Plain and simple communication skills make me feel comfortable
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Apr 18, 2023
Excellent care and service provider
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Apr 17, 2023
First visit went fine.
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Apr 14, 2023
Great communicator! This was my first time with Dr. Bhella. I could tell that he had studied all of my prior tests and reports. He introduced himself to us in a very professional, informative way. He explained things in a way that we could understand. He looked for ways to improve my current condition and slightly altered my medication.
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Apr 13, 2023
He was so attentive and let me know about who he is which I really liked. I had already read about him but appreciated him being personal with me. Very informative and made me feel less apprehemsive
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Apr 13, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr Bhella was very personable, outgoing and professional. Explained his credentials, what he does, his education and his teaching. His staff was amazing, very friendly. I felt very much at home, very happy with what I experienced and feel at ease. Very happy with our overall experience and excited to have Dr Bhella as my new cardiologist.
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Apr 13, 2023
I felt comfortable and in good hands. I have confidence in him
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Apr 12, 2023
Extremely pleased with my first visit with Dr Bhella
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Apr 12, 2023
Was very professional.
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Apr 11, 2023
He was very very awesome
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Apr 11, 2023
He always listens to what I have to say
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Apr 11, 2023
Very knowledgeable and caring!
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Apr 11, 2023
Very impressed
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Apr 7, 2023
Dr Bella was thoroughly in his explanations regarding my condition, as well as steps for me to take to monitor it myself. He also explained how often I would be seeing him and what he would be looking for specifically.
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Apr 1, 2023
Informed, efficient, personable. Very logical approach to treatment. Look forward to working together.
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Mar 31, 2023
Dr. Bhella was very personable and knowledgeable. He also sought input from me regarding my ongoing care.
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Mar 31, 2023
The care provider was very confident, the procedure was more that I expected, so I will have questions when I return to get stiches out.
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Mar 30, 2023
Very caring and compassionate. Very patient with me while trying to understand everything that had happened to me. Very smart man and makes you feel safe and secure!
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Mar 28, 2023
Always suggesting ways to improve my overall health
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