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90
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Specialties
- Adult Cardiac Surgery
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery
- Arrhythmia Surgery
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI or TAVR)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Aortic Dissection
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Maze Surgery
- Endocarditis
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Board Certification
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American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg)
American Board of Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Dr. Sharma for his exceptional technical skill and excellent surgical outcomes, with many reporting significant, life-changing improvements. Reviewers highlight clear, thorough explanations, collaborative decision-making, and a compassionate, attentive bedside manner from him and his care team. Many also note seamless perioperative care and responsiveness, leaving them confident and grateful.
Generated via Patient Reviews
4.9
/5
( out of
90 reviews
)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surg)
American Board of Surgery
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Education history
| Professional Medical | Medicine and Surgery - Dayanand Medical College and Hospital | M.B.B.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Residency | General Surgery - Banaras Hindu University | Resident |
| Residency | Cardiothoracic Surgery - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research | Resident |
| Fellowship | Cardiothoracic Surgery - Mayo Clinic | Fellow |
| Residency | General Surgery - Wellspan York Hospital | Resident |
| Residency | Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Schäfer M, Glotzbach JP, Sharma V, Tandar A, Welt FG, L Goodwin M, Smego D, Selzman CH, Pereira S (2025). Aortic shape and diameter variations are predictive of short-term complications in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, 41(5), 955-965.
- Glotzbach JP, Hanson HA, Tonna JE, Horns JJ, Allen CM, Presson AP, Griffin CL, Zak M, Sharma V, Tristani-Firouzi M, Selzman C (2023). Familial Associations of Prevalence and Cause-Specific Mortality for Thoracic Aortic Disease and Bicuspid Aortic Valve in a Large-Population Database. Circulation, 148(8),
- Glotzbach JP, Hanson HA, Tonna JE, Horns JJ, McCarty Allen C, Presson AP, Griffin CL, Zak M, Sharma V, Tristani-Firouzi M, Selzman C (2023). Familial Associations of Prevalence and Cause-Specific Mortality for Thoracic Aortic Disease and Bicuspid Aortic Valve in a Large-Population Database. Circulation, 148(8), 637-647.
- Zenger B, Bergquist JA, Busatto A, Good WW, Rupp LC, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2023). Tipping the scales of understanding: An engineering approach to design and implement whole-body cardiac electrophysiology experimental models. Frontiers in physiology, 14, 1100471.
- Deo SV, Elgudin Y, Shroyer ALW, Altarabsheh S, Sharma V, Rubelowsky J, Cornwell L, Davierwala P, Chu D, Cmolik (2022). Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Department of Veteran Affairs' Use and Outcomes. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11(6), e023514.
- Deo SV, Elgudin Y, Shroyer ALW, Altarabsheh S, Sharma V, Rubelowsky J, Cornwell L, Davierwala P, Chu D, Cmolik (2022). Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Department of Veteran Affairs' Use and Outcomes. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11(6), e023514.
- Wilson TW, Horns JJ, Sharma V, Goodwin ML, Kagawa H, Pereira SJ, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach J (2022). Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy SAVR in the Era of TAVR: An Institutional Review. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(3),
- Wang Z, Zhe S, Zimmerman J, Morrisey C, Tonna JE, Sharma V, Metcalf R (2022). Development and validation of a machine learning method to predict intraoperative red blood cell transfusions in cardiothoracic surgery. Scientific reports, 12(1), 1355.
- Metcalf RA, Goodfellow J, Cail K, Blaylock R, Kawamoto K, Enniss T, Galaviz C, Lim M, Reddy S, Sharma V, Wanner (2021). Electronic clinical decision support: Evidence that default settings influence end-user behavior. Transfusion, 61(3), 669-670.
- Metcalf RA, Goodfellow J, Cail K, Blaylock R, Kawamoto K, Enniss T, Galaviz C, Lim M, Reddy S, Sharma V, Wanner (2021). Electronic clinical decision support: Evidence that default settings influence end-user behavior. Transfusion, 61(3), 669-670.
- Khan MS, Lange M, Ranjan R, Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Selzman C, Dosdall D (2021). Premature atrial stimulation accentuates conduction abnormalities in cardiac surgery patients that develop postoperative atrial fibrillation. Journal of electrocardiology, 69, 36-43.
- Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist JA, Rupp LC, Perez M, Stoddard GJ, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2021). Transient recovery of epicardial and torso ST-segment ischemic signals during cardiac stress tests: A possible physiological mechanism. Journal of electrocardiology, 69S, 38-44.
- Burt LM, McCormak M, Lecuru F, Kanyike DM, Bvochora-Nsingo M, Ndlovu N, Scott AA, Anorlu RI, Sharma V, Plante M, Nyongesa C, Tigeneh W, Fakie N, Suneja G, Gaffney D (2021). Cervix Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Assessment of Cervical Cancer Management. JCO global oncology, 7, 173-182.
- Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist JA, Rupp LC, Perez M, Stoddard GJ, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2021). Pharmacological and simulated exercise cardiac stress tests produce different ischemic signatures in high-resolution experimental mapping studies. Journal of electrocardiology, 68, 56-64.
- Jones TL, Gowani SA, Abraham A, Sharma V, Glotzbach J, Morgan D, Welt FGP, Tandar (2021). Trans-Septal Puncture Through Gore® Cardioform Septal Occluder Device - Step by Step Approach. Cardiovascular revascularization medicine, 23, 91-93.
- Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist JA, Burton BM, Tate JD, Berkenbile L, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2020). Novel experimental model for studying the spatiotemporal electrical signature of acute myocardial ischemia: a translational platform. Physiological measurement, 41(1), 015002.
- Deo SV, Sharma V, Altarabsheh SE, Raza S, Wilson B, Elgudin Y, Cmolik (2020). Home health care visits may reduce the need for early readmission after coronary artery bypass grafting. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery,
- Khan MS, Yamashita K, Sharma V, Ranjan R, Dosdall D (2020). RNAs and Gene Expression Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Journal of clinical medicine, 9(4),
- Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist JA, Burton BM, Tate JD, Berkenbile L, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2020). Novel experimental model for studying the spatiotemporal electrical signature of acute myocardial ischemia: a translational platform. Physiological measurement, 41(1), 015002.
- Jones TL, Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Welt FGP, Tandar (2020). Is timing everything? Bioprosthetic valve fracture in valve-in-valve TAVR. Journal of cardiac surgery, 35(11), 3242-3243.
- Morgan AE, Kashani A, Zenger B, Rupp LC, Perez MD, Foote MD, Morris AK, Ratcliffe MB, Kim JJ, Weinsaft JW, Sharma V, MacLeod RS, Elhabian (2020). Right Ventricular Shape Distortion in Tricuspid Regurgitation. Computing in cardiology, 47,
- Khan MS, Yamashita K, Sharma V, Ranjan R, Selzman CH, Dosdall D (2019). Perioperative Biomarkers Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Narrative Review. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, 34(7), 1933-1941.
- Sharma V, DeShazo RA, Skidmore CR, Glotzbach JP, Koliopoulou A, Javan H, McKellar SH, Powell DL, Selzman C (2019). Surgical explantation of atrial septal closure devices for refractory nickel allergy symptoms. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 160(2), 502-509.e1.
- Zenger B, Good WW, Bergquist J, Tate JD, Sharma V, MacLeod R (2018). Electrocardiographic Comparison of Dobutamine and BRUCE Cardiac Stress Testing With High Resolution Mapping in Experimental Models. Computing in cardiology, 45,
Review
- Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silverton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach J (2021). Preventing or Minimizing Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. The Journal of invasive cardiology, 33(1), E32-E39.
- Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Ryan J, Selzman C (2021). Evaluating Quality in Adult Cardiac Surgery. Texas Heart Institute journal, 48(1),
Case Report
- Wilder TJ, Sharma V, Koliopoulou A, McKellar SH, Selzman CH, Glotzbach J (2020). Rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement after aortic root replacement: A safe alternative to redo root replacement. Journal of cardiac surgery, 35(1), 222-225.
Editorial
- Tandar A, Catino A, Sharma (2021). Aortic Stenosis and Malignancy-A Shift in Trajectory: Management of Aortic Stenosis in Cancer Patients. Cardiovascular revascularization medicine, 23, 66-67.
- Griffin CL, Sharma V, Sarfati MR, Smith BK, Kraiss LW, McKellar SH, Koliopoulou A, Brooke BS, Selzman CH, Glotzbach J (2020). Aortic Disease in the Time of COVID: Repercussions on Patient Care at an Academic Aortic Center. Journal of vascular surgery, 72(2), 408-413.
He was so patient and he answered all my questions.
Dedicated, skilled, and caring.
Great doctor. Thank you!@
I don't have any experience with Dr Sharma other than one phone call. He treated me with respect and was very good at explaining my condition and what might be done to correct it
Dr Sharma went above and beyond to provide outstanding care to care. He called me the weekend before my surgery to go over any questions I might still have. I saw him every day while I was in the hospital'. As well as his staff doctors and nurses. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon and after surgery care.
He is an awesome surgeon for sure. He was recommended by my cardiologist since he is part of the congenital heart disease team. Clearly, one of the best in Utah, and that group of surgeons is very, very small. Glad we go to consult with him.
When you are told you need open-heart surgery, the fear is paralyzing. You are literally handing your life over to someone else's hands. I am writing this to say that placing my trust in Dr. Vikas Sharma was the best decision I have ever made. I underwent minimally invasive robotic surgery under his care, and the outcome has been nothing short of miraculous. Going in, you hope for "improvement," but my latest reports show a result better than I dared to dream: absolutely zero regurgitation. My heart is functioning perfectly. Because of his expertise with the robotic approach, the "trauma" to my body was minimized. The pain has been entirely manageable'far less than I feared'and my recovery is tracking exactly as planned. Dr. Sharma is not just a surgeon; he is a legend and a life-saver. If you are looking for the absolute best hands to fix your heart, look no further. I am returning to my life stronger, better, and eternally grateful.
Very professional
Dr. Sharma was very professional and understanding. He was upfront on what was going on and what the best treatment options. When there was something I didn't understand, he explained it on a level I understood. He answered the questions I had while involving me in the treatment decision. He is a very knowledgeable provider. I feel very comfortable having him as my provider.
Awesome to work with.
Dr. Sharma is wonderful, not only as a person but he is extremely knowledgeable and well trained. He literally saved my life and I am grateful for that. He is no-nonsense and lets you know about things (good and bad) in an open and honest manner. I would highly recommend him for anyone who needs open heart surgery!
Doctor Sharma explained everything clearly, and took the time to answer every question that we had.
Dr Sharma impressed us with his courteousness & knowledge .
It was a real please being treated by Dr. Sharma and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone else!
I'm lucky to be his patient
The best heart doctor. Very knowledgeable. Kind. Knows what's what!
Dr Sharma was a pro every step of the way. Always felt listened to and taken care of. Never felt confused about what was going to happen or why. Highly appreciated his approach.
I won't know until I have my surgery
Very nice and kind and listened to us asking questions and helped us understand everything !!
Professional and informative. Wants the best results for me.
Doctor Sharma provided me with very understandable information with a clear description of my condition and the possible options for addressing it
I appreciated Dr. Sharma being open and frank with me. I felt he listened to my concerns and respected my wishes. I trusted him completely.
Dr Sharma is an excellent Dr. He is an great surgeon and has good bedside manors. I believe between he and the Lord is the reason I'm alive today. So thank you U of Utah.
Dr Sharma is a positive, friendly man who is interested in how I am doing. He listens and considers what IÕm saying or asking. I feel confident in his knowledge and trust him to address all my heart-health needs.
he's a knowledgeable and dedicated dr. I appreciate all he did for me!
Dr.Vikas Sharma is a very professional doctor. When he arrived in the room, he knew all results of my tests, explained them very clearly and even showed some pictures from Eco to be sure we understood. Also he is very polite smart nice person. We trust him.
I was very impreasws
Very good Doctor.....taking the time needed so you know the path to good health.
Dr. Sharma was very kind and understanding. He treated me with compassion and respect. He answered my questions and helped me feel included in my treatment choices. I really appreciate his listening skills and his bedside manner.
Well Im just glad to have a surgeon with his experience and knowledge. Makes me feel much more comfortable.
Explained what was going to be done. Was very understanding to define surgery needed.
Your the best. Thanks so much
Awesome!
Dr. Sharma is very professional, polite. He answered all our questions, explained everything step by step what we need to do to get our goals.
Saved my life
Very good doctor he explains what needs to be done and answers my questions
Dr. Sharma explains everything that will take place during the surgery, along with the risk and potential issues that may arise. He helps you feel confident in his abilities and that you are in good hands.I'm grateful he will be my surgeon!
Gave me options to consider and explained my issues.
I recently had an aortic valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair performed by Dr. Vikas Sharma. I was very nervous going in to the procedure but was calmed by Dr. Sharma's calm, self assured demeanor. Post surgery, I feel like I had the right surgeon for the job. Dr. Sharma's bedside/doctor patient manner is impeccable. In every meeting with Dr. Sharma I could tell he was considerate, thoughtful, and concerned without appearing ego driven or over bearing. Any way you look at it, Dr. Sharma rates 5/5 stars on whatever scale you use.
Great doctor he will have surgery on me soon .
Dr Sharma is very knowledgeable. I trust that he can do the surgery I need done.
Excellent at what he does. His ability to do what he does has given me a new lease to living healthy with my family. The procedure he performed was done with such skill that i have not needed any pain medication for my recovery from five days after the surgery. A very kind and caring person. Thank you.
I felt that I was in excellent care with Dr Sharma, and his team. Every interaction I felt his compassion and that he explained what was going on as did all of the staff.
Explain everything so I understood it
Dr. Sharma saved my life, I was very lucky to be under he's care, and he's healing hands. Thank you University of Utah Hospital for having Amazing team. Will never forget you All.
He is very personable. It was my first time to speak with him and I was delighted with the interest he showed in me and my concerns. He explained the procedures in a way I understood, giving me the pros and cons to aid me in the decision making process.
Dr. Vikas Sharma is very professional and compassionate. He truly seems to care about his patient's care and comfort.
We believe he is the best Heart surgeon in Utah.
Dr. Sharma actually listens and cares for his patients concerns. I would definetely refer him to family and friends
If I could give him a rating higher than "very good" I would. I really appreciate Dr. Sharma for being so thorough and taking such great care of me.
He listened to what I wanted the outcome to be and tried very hard to make it happen.
If you want the very best, then Dr Sharma is who you want as your Surgeon.
Dr. Sharma was able to help me weigh my option in terms of what kind of aortic valve replacement to choose. I felt complete trust in Dr. Vikas Sharma's treatment of my heart Valve surgery.
I cannot express in words what Dr. Sharma means to me. He has given me a new perspective on life. The ability to walk and literally talk without being out of breath is so much more than I hoped for. His ability to convey to me what was going on with my heart, what was wrong with it and how he could repair it was so reassuring to me. And the bottom line is, he did everything he said he would do. I will be forever indebted to Dr. Sharma and his team. He is and they are the very best at what they do.
He was very nice (even laughed at my silly jokes) and explained things clearly. While I'm VERY nervous for my upcoming surgery, he put my mind at ease some. I also appreciate him taking my other conditions into consideration when thinking about heart surgery.
As good and professional as they come.
I have had 2 surgeries performed by Dr Sharma, He is awesome!! Very kind and explains things very well!
I felt like I was well informed, and attended to every step of the way for my mitral valve repair. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Sharma, his skills, his demeanor, and his team. The care from preop, surgery, postop ICU, and the cardiovascular medical unit was excellent and seamless. I probably interacted with about 40 or 50 healthcare professionals through this process and was impressed with everyone of them. Thank you all!!!
I feel truly blessed to have been the beneficiary of Dr. Sharma's exceptional technical skill during my surgery and also the extraordinary care I received from him and the heart care team during my recovery. I appreciate that he was willing to provide the best solution for my best possible outcome and he explained my options in such a way that I could make a good decision for my long term health.
He is an amazing man so caring and polite. He saved my life and i am forever grateful. All my family have met Dr Sharma and everyone agrees he is the best
Doctor Sharma is very engaging and understanding,
Exceptionally clear in explaining my upcoming surgery, including risks. very professional in manner, yet friendly and courteous.
He was very caring
Dr Sharma really helped me understand the medical procedures and presented the options well.
Wonderful and skilled doctor and surgeon. I'm so grateful I found him to do a redo open heart surgery. He always explained things very clearly and I always felt very confident in his care. I'm a few weeks out from surgery and so grateful for his skilled hands during what turned out to be a difficult operation. Hoping this review can help others to know that you can't go wrong with choosing Dr. Sharma and his team.
I owe Dr Sharma my life
Answered complicated questions so I could easily understand and make good decisions
His understanding of my case and the precise and clear explanation of what he could do to help me after some more testing was such a relief to me. I have total confidence in Dr. Sharma.
He was very understanding of my faith and spiritual beliefs and I felt very good about his skill.
Dr. Sharma searched me down when I was in the hospital, even though I wasn't his patient this time. He followed up with me after in clinic to explain my health situation and to give me next steps as time goes on. He explained the procedure and recommended that I look it up to better understand it and to make an informed decision. He has already saved my life and will likely extend it again. He is very knowledgeable and caring.
I have the highest respect for Dr. Sharma and his capabilities to take care of my medical needs.
Very thorough in his explanations and helped me understand all of my options. He took a good amount of time to make sure I had all the information needed to make an informed decision.
Dr. Sharma is simply fabulous in every aspect of my care
Dr. Sharma was so personable. He took the time to explain that my situation was not what I was expecting, but explained so well the necessary steps to improving my health and lifestyle. He explained things very well, listened to concerns, and made sure I understood we would plan a treatment together that we were both comfortable with. I was so impressed and grateful.
Dr Sharma is one of a kind. He is a true professional and cares about what he is doing and how he explains the procedures with me.
He is excellent and he has many people to see each day. I have only one suggestion however. If I'm on a virtual appointment and waiting 50 minutes is there a way that I could wait for a call back?
A very caring doctor and a GREAT SURGEON
Always listens to all my concerns. Very kind.
Good
Listened, explained, and respected.
Dr. Sharma saved my life and my family is forever grateful. He not only cares but takes the time to explain everything to us and helps us feel comfortable with our choices. Great surgeon and human being.
Dr Sharma is very professional and highly recommend.
Dr. Sharma since I met him has been nothing, but helpful and very informative. Hes made every attempt to answer any and all questions I had and make things under the circumstances much better. Dr. Sharma is very intelligent and his beside manor is phenomenal. I couldnt have asked for a better surgeon to help me through this tough and scary process. I would recommend him to anyone who has an issue that he can address. Cheesy, but he quite literally saved my life with surgery and for that I am so very thankful. Again, if I needed open heart surgery again, dr. Sharma is the one Id trust and go to knowing that things would turn out great. Dr. Sharma, you rock. Thank you so much for everything!!!
Dr. Sharma was a very caring, gentle man. I was very apprehensive about seeing him based on my experience with othe Dr's. He made me feel at ease and confident I'm his skills. I'm impressed.
Dr. Sherman was very informative. He was also very courteous explain things very well. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
He was great
Very knowledgeable
He has been amazing. I will forever be greatful for him.
Exceptional, professional, and respectful.
Provided quality consultation
Dr. Sharma is professional, caring and highly recommend by all who know of him. He goes out of his way to know and present all aspects of all options. If he doesnt know an answer to an unusual question, he researches and gets back with you as soon as possible. It is very apparent that not only is he very good at what he does, he is interested in and cares about his patients. Thank you Dr. Sharma!
Helpful
Reassuring
Knowledgeable, good listener and answered my questions. He explained the procedure and its risks in detail and then left the decision up to me. He also asked how I preferred to communicate my decision with him. I felt in I received enough information to make the right decision for my care. He was encouraging without pressure to decide. I liked that very much. I recommend him.
No decision yet on possible treatment. New CT scan in 3-6 months
Very nice answered all my questions took his time with me
Dr. Sharks was very professional and helped me to understand what my choices were. And told me exactly what my condition was. He was friendly a supportive He got back to me exactly when he said he would and help me by contacting Dr Welt for a second opinion.
He was very clear at explaining everything that they (the doctors) were suggesting be done for my condition.
I was very allergic to the tape that was used but they wouldn't change it.
Dr. Sharma and his team are very compassionate and always answer my questions and encourage me.
Dr. Sharma and his team continue to make my concerns feel heard and addressed. I don't feel like they are in a hurry or that any question isn't important. A great team helping me through a scary surgery.
Dr. Sharma is very professional and thorough. He addressed each of my concerns.
Dr Sharma is very good about explaining anything you are concerned about, what he intends to do.
Dr. Sharma is always a good experience!
Dr Sharma answered all my questions. Explained what would be done so I could understand.
The PA was amazing. She knew what she was doing and was very thorough.
Good
It is very difficult to talk about. I get a little emotional because the people were so awesome.
First visit with Dr. Sharma, he seemed to be well informed about my health and the surgery I was facing. I am from out-of-town (Colorado) and he was very responsive in answering my questions.
Dr Sharma is excellent! I wish all providers were more like him. He listens to my concerns, explains things well, and spends enough time with me to make sure everything is addressed and we have a good plan moving forward. I could not be more grateful for him.
This visit was 9 months after my surgery with 9 months of unanswered concerns! I finally learned that my surgery has been more deviation to norm or Complications in this very last session. I wish I knew more about the potential deviations & risks prior to this surgery. All these efforts of caring I received this last session was due to my own follow ups & persistence. I asked for more information prior to my surgery & I was brushed off & referred to YouTube! There used to be a very professional booklet regarding this procedure 6 Years ago, but none Now!
Dr. Sharma clearly explained the surgery I will have. He went out of his way to answer my questions.
Bedside manner amazing. Everyone was very sweet. My doctor was unbelievable. The nicest person actually cared addressed My families concerns and mine talk to everyone like they were a person and genuinely cared
Great staff. Took good care of me.
Very good