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Ravi Vallabhan, MD

Interventional Cardiology

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About Ravi Vallabhan, MD

Dr. Vallabhan is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He practices general cardiology with a special interest in complex procedures such as complex/high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions and radial artery catheterization and interventions. Dr. Vallabhan also specializes in valvular heart disease, including procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). He also has an interest in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) with a procedure called alcohol septal ablation. Dr. Vallabhan is well known for his numerous published articles, presentations and teaching positions.

Dr. Vallabhan is a member of the faculty for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program at Baylor University Medical Center and the program director for the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a fellow of the Society of Cardiac Angiography & Interventions and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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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 Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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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 Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage 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 - 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 - McLane Group Network
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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 HMO
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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 - 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 POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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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
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UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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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: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (1988)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (1989)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (1992)
  • Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Baylor University Medical Center (1995)
  • Fellowship: Interventional Cardiology, Baylor University Medical Center (1996)
Certifications
  • Interventional Cardiology - American Board of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology
  • 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, Ravi Vallabhan, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (196) for Ravi Vallabhan, MD

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May 15, 2023
The doctor and his staff were very professional, very friendly, and listened closely to my explanation of my issues.
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May 15, 2023
He spent lots of time with me. He went over all my records, asked lots of questions, and listened.
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May 15, 2023
The Best
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May 14, 2023
Good listener, attentive to my concerns, had a plan for me to follow with a follow-up visit in the future
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May 13, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan is very polite, is patient and thorough when he discussed my health with me, and listens to me and answers my questions.
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May 13, 2023
He was the most thorough and caring doctor I have ever met with
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May 12, 2023
Great care doctor
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May 11, 2023
He was best on my concerns for my health and follow up on my testing that's needs to done
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May 10, 2023
Took his time, listening and asking questions . Wonderful personality.
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May 8, 2023
Very thorough, and detail, considerate.
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May 7, 2023
Excellent care provider!
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May 6, 2023
Excellent dr
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May 4, 2023
Outstanding
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May 4, 2023
Knowledgeable and friendly, always had time for my questions
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May 3, 2023
Intake by staff was efficient and quick. Dr. Vallabhan was prepared (had reviewed my chart) asked pertinent questions, examined me and explained what his thoughts were. In short, he was very competent and professional and inspired confidence, just like he has done on every prior visit.
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May 2, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan took time to explain and put to ease all my worries about my heart.
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Apr 30, 2023
He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.
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Apr 29, 2023
Excellent care with sincere concern for my wellbeing
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Apr 23, 2023
My husband and I like Dr. Vallahban and his staff!!
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Apr 20, 2023
Calming presence, explains next steps and the reason why
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Apr 20, 2023
Fantastic physician whom I would recommend to.anyone seeking cardio care. I am happy to know him, and readily entrust him to conduct whatever services he recommends. He Is extremely personable, and obviously well educated in his field.
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Apr 20, 2023
Very knowledgeable and listens to your explanations.
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Apr 18, 2023
Always very caring & concerned about my health.
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Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Vallabahn has been encouraging and helpful.
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Apr 15, 2023
He's the best
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Apr 15, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 13, 2023
The doctor has provided two decades of consistently excellent care.
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Apr 11, 2023
He is the best cardiologist and saved my life
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Apr 9, 2023
Dr. Vallahban has always provided excellent care. I have recommended him to many family members and friends.
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Apr 9, 2023
Very thoughful dr. And person concerned about your health
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Apr 2, 2023
Great bedside manor and also very informative
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Mar 31, 2023
I know Dr.Vallabhan cares about me personally and that makes a big difference. He is number 1 in my book
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Mar 31, 2023
Excellent
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Mar 23, 2023
Friendly, caring. Good communication
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Mar 23, 2023
My provider has always taken very good care of me. Very easy to talk to and takes time to answer all your questions. I have recommended him to everyone I know that is need of a great cardiologist.
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Mar 23, 2023
Vallabhan has always been nice, caring, and upfront with me. One of the best physicians ive ever had.
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Mar 23, 2023
Great explanation of medical treatment and path forward for recovery
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Mar 18, 2023
He is very through and I feel good with his treatment plan.
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Mar 18, 2023
Outstanding, caring and has a good sense of humor
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Mar 18, 2023
Grreat!!
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Mar 18, 2023
Was ok the doctor was very good
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Mar 18, 2023
Very good
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Mar 16, 2023
Very professional and knowledgeable doctor. He spends the time and asks the questions to insure I maximize his care
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Mar 16, 2023
Has been my Doctor for many years , and the care has been Exceptional
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Mar 14, 2023
Best service and follow up I ever had from any provider
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Mar 14, 2023
Very competent and knowledgeable.
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Mar 1, 2023
Very friendly and interested in listening.
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Feb 28, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 26, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 25, 2023
He is the BEST!!
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Feb 24, 2023
A gracious and knowledgeable professional
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr Vallabhanwas prompt, courteous, interested in my history over the past year since my last visit and very efficient.
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Feb 23, 2023
The Dr Vallabahn is always prompt and gets to the point. Pig there is a problem, he's right on it.
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Vallahban is an excellent cardiologist. I leave with no questions unanswered.He is detailed, professional and kind.
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Feb 21, 2023
Easy to talk to. Listens
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Feb 21, 2023
Great
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Feb 21, 2023
Great
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Feb 21, 2023
Talks to patient in a clear manner, very professional. You can tell he truly cares about your health needs.
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Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan was thorough and patient. He carefully listened and addressed all of my concerns.
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Feb 20, 2023
I've been knowing Dr. Vallabhan for many years, and he's still very professional and personable
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Feb 19, 2023
I was very satisified with the services provided.
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Feb 18, 2023
Saved my life. Well versed and easy to talk to.
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Feb 18, 2023
Excellent
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Feb 17, 2023
He is highly recommended and he is very attentive and unrushed during appts.
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Feb 13, 2023
He saved my life
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Feb 11, 2023
Provide answers to my questions that were easy to understand.
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Feb 11, 2023
I appreciate the fact that Dr. Vallabhan was very thorough, and didn't rush through my appointment. I felt that I received care from a Dr truly invested in my best outcome.
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Feb 11, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan is always nice and concerned about how I am doing!
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Feb 10, 2023
He operated on my heart (by-pass surgery) many years ago. He continues to provide excellent care. .
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr Vallaban is such a good Dr, he takes the time to listen my concerns and question, gives solutions and good health advice, his staff are amazing helpful and polite
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Feb 7, 2023
He was kind, understanding, and explained in detail everything going on. There was just comfort in his mannerisms.
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Feb 7, 2023
Saved my life during a SCAD emergency and recovery along with his team.
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Feb 7, 2023
Answered all questions and explained everything thoroughly
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Feb 5, 2023
Great listener, always available
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Feb 2, 2023
He is always welcoming with a smile, extremely knowledgeable, shows real concern for your best health. I've been going to him 20+ years, and he is consistent.
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Jan 30, 2023
Dr V and I talked a bit, went over my stats and what's been happening since my last appointment I'm happy with what we covered and my treatment plan!
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Jan 26, 2023
Outstanding Dr. Answered all my questions and I was very impressed by him.
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Jan 25, 2023
Pleasant and professional
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Jan 25, 2023
Very friendly and thorough
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Jan 22, 2023
I always get the best care and staff are wonderful too, Dr Ravi Vallabhan has been my cardiologist sin day one In June 2010 and It has been a pleasure to have him as my heart doctor.
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Jan 22, 2023
Always a great experience.
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Jan 21, 2023
Professional, friendly and knowledgeable! He's a great doctor!
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Jan 21, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan is so caring and friendly.
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Jan 19, 2023
The Best!!!!!
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Jan 17, 2023
Love RAVI
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Jan 16, 2023
Excellent care and bed side manner.
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Jan 14, 2023
Awesome
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Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Vallabhan is the absolute best cardiologist on the planet.
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Jan 12, 2023
He is a very caring physician that took his time with me to try and understand what was going on
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Jan 10, 2023
Very caring
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Jan 10, 2023
Great care!
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Jan 8, 2023
Very professional service
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Dec 31, 2022
Very professional and personal
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Dec 31, 2022
Very good!
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Dec 29, 2022
He is smart and caring
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Dec 29, 2022
Great!!
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Dec 29, 2022
Best physician I have!!!
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Dec 24, 2022
Dr. Vallabhan was professional as well as his staff. He took the time to explain everything that he did and what the follow up consisted of.
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Dec 24, 2022
Very thorough
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Dec 20, 2022
He's good. He shows care for his patients and wants to do the best for them
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Dec 19, 2022
I have been seeing Dr. Vallabhan for over 24 years - he is the very best when it comes to cardiology.
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Dec 18, 2022
Excellent bed side manner
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Dec 15, 2022
Feel very confident in his abilities
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