UCLA Health Cardiovascular Center

May 2026

Blood pressure and medication monitored by my cardiac provider. Part of the check-in includes taking your weight prior to being seen by a physician. Waiting room has plenty of seating after checking in. Examination rooms are clean, includes chairs and adjustable exam table.
Depending on the number of arriving and departing patients at the same time the front desk staff maybe delayed a few minutes in checking in and exiting patients. Rest rooms are available for both regular and handicapped individuals - must take key from the front desk to unlock restroom door. Be sure to return key to the office.
Plenty of parking available which includes handicapped slots and...read full review

Sep 2025

I never do this but I’m on a roll I’ve been battling an infection since I had open heart surgery three years ago my cardiologist thru ucla referred me to dr peter downey I saw him last week terrible experience he was more concerned about why I haven’t seen the cardiac surgeon that originally did the surgery I was completely put a back about that I ended leaving in tears and very frustrated dr downey asked what I want him to do I drove three hours in traffic for that it was literally insane would not recommend

Dec 2024

I'm sharing the experience I had when I brought my dad in for a TAVR, which is a common minimally invasive valve replacement procedure. The nurse support was great -- highly responsive and knowledgeable and kept my review above 1 star. On the day of the procedure, we showed up as instructed before noon for an afternoon appointment. We waited for over 2 hours before someone saw us, which I came to understand is pretty standard. They want you there early in case there's a cancelation of a prior procedure so the doctors don't need to wait. OK.

On this day, we actually waited over 7 hours before they finally canceled and asked us to reschedule. It seems they had other...read full review