Cardiologists who are Physicians - Allen, TX

"I had been to the ER twice in 2019 w chest pain and difficulty breathing. The second time, Summer, the ER Dr.insisted I go see a cardiologist. As the first ER Dr had asked me to go see a cardiologist as well, but I never went. Not sure how I received John’s name, but that’s where I ended up. His office is inside Texas Health Hospital, I’ve had great experiences with several Texas Health Hospitals and Physicians, so why wouldn’t I choose John Lee, his office is inside a THH at Allen. Since I’ve had many positive experiences there, I chose him. Big mistake. He’s the most uncaring Dr I’ve ever been to. I’m a patient with so many Drs, I can’t even begin to count, I have several medical issues that require a few diff Drs in different specialties. I’m at my Appt, go to check in, his staff is great! I was called back and put in a room and waited, John comes in dragging his feet, like he was just woken up from a nap. He introduced himself and then asked why I was there. I told him I’d been having chest pains that also make it hard to breathe. He never touched me, to listen to my heart, suggest any tests to try and figure out what’s going on w me, nothing. I told him my symptoms and he replied, “it’s acid reflux”. He knew nothing about me. Didn’t have one of my files to review, nothing. Granted I could have popped up on the TH office program, showing my records. But to not even ask about anything else or even listen to my heart?! I was just an inconvenience to him. Additionally, after he insulted me, I know what acid reflux is, he asked if I’d ever had a calcium test. I told him I hadn’t. He said,”…you should have already had one at your age. It will come back zero and you have to pay for the test as insurance doesn’t cover calcium tests. Lovely. I went right over to radiology and had the test. This was in 2019, way before we even knew anything about the pandemic. I actually forgot about it, until right now. I remember the tech saying their office would have the results that same afternoon. It’s been over two years now and I still don’t know what those results are. I’m wondering how so many of his patients gave him all of these glowing reviews, it’s crazy to me! Are we talking about the same John Lee that has his office inside THH?! Did we see the same person??? I wonder how much longer I’m going to have to wait to get my results, it’s 2022?! I’ll never make another Appt w him. After I left there I could have had a stroke or heart attack and he could have cared less. Instead my symptoms have only gotten worse. UPDATE: After last ER visit Dr said I had a hiatal hernia. I followed up with Dr Eidem, he did a endoscopy and colonoscopy. He then referred me to Dr Patel (gastroenterologist surgeon). At this point my stomach had moved past hiatal and into my chest cavity. I could have died! IF John had done his job, I could have known what was wrong, had the surgery to correct 3 years ago, felt better 3 years ago and I would not have to spend thousands visiting the ER multiple times! "

"If it was not for him and his wife I would probably not be here. I cannot recommend them high enough. "

"Dr Rick Ganim and this whole practice are phenomenal. I've been a patient since 4/2022 and my usual wait time is at the max 15 minutes. He listens, he respects patient input in their plan of care, he's thorough and most of all, when I tell him I know something is wrong he will go the extra mile to order the tests/labs I need to figure it out. My Mom even sees him now. And my Dad sees another Doc in the practice as well now. He also has great bedside manner. Staff are friendly, Nurse Practitioners great! Nurses Respond reasonably promptly to portal messages, techs are great. Do most their own studies/testing at their facility. Some NP's offer televisits. Starbucks inside. Handicap accessibility. Highly recommend!"

"The bedside manner is he best. Doctors from all over respect him. Goes the extra step to care for my condition. Overly cautious at times. Sometimes you wait for him to finish the patient before you. But you get the time you need as well. No complaints. "