Reading Cardiology Associates PC

Jim Par _{on Google}

Mar 13th, 2024

I'm having hip surgery, so my PCP wanted me to get approved for surgery by a cardiologist before he'd approve me. So he sent me here.
When I got there, I noticed the lack of gloves, masks, and paper on the exam tables when they gave me an ECG.
They brought me to another room to talk to the doctor. I told him why I was there, and he asked why I'm having hip surgery. I said because I have major arthritis, etc.
He told me to my face I'm too fat to go into surgery, and I'm too young (50's) for hip surgery. And then went on to insult me further by saying that if I think I need hip surgery there's something wrong with me. I said because it's arthritis. That's obviously not what he meant.
He said he doesn't trust that my heart is strong enough for surgery and that he wants me to do a stress test. On the day of my surgery. I said I won't be able to do that coming out of surgery. He said he wants me to do that, and have a couple echocardiagrams. Huh?!?
I went to a different cardiologist. He said I should be fine. I told him this guy wanted me to do a stress test. He was surprised. He said hip surgery is no more strenuous than climbing 2 flights of stairs, so we did that. And we talked the whole time climbing stairs. He said I'm in as good shape as I need to be for surgery. DONE.
Avoid Reading Cardiology!

Eon Harken _{on Google}

Oct 24th, 2023

Dr. Kumar is an amazing and compassionate cardiologist. He truly cares about his patients. He was able to correctly diagnose and treat my daughters rare heart condition and now she has her life back. Thank you Dr. Kumar!

David _{on Google}

Apr 5th, 2023

Dr Patel has been my primary care doctor for 4 years (my previous pc retired). He is professional and thorough. I am also happy with the receptionists and never had any billing issues!

Mindy Meyer _{on Google}

Oct 5th, 2018

Great doctors. Very caring and professional.