Dr. Joseph Califano, MD

How he explains and speaks you can tell he knows and is dedicated to his patients. He is a very intelligent doctor and very respected. I feel very comfortable with him and know he wants the best for me.

Extremely unprofessional, used expletives with other staff in the room, and was belittling of other healthcare professionals. He was unhelpful and unwilling to listen to the history for the complete picture of the patient. With his poor attitude and lack of professionalism, I don’t feel comfortable seeing him again, and will find a different cardiologist to address my needs.

I saw Dr. Califano following a heart attack in 2004. Dr. Califano oversaw every detail of my Quadruple bypass operation and all follow up visits. Here I am twenty years later in good health and still following his directions faithfully. I continue to hold Dr. Califano in high esteem and am thankful for his expertise and kindness.

My husband had a 100% blockage in the widow maker artery. Dr. Califano saved his life for sure. 3 stents and he was good to go in a few days. They did not let him go home until his blood pressure was perfect. Eight years later he was feeling tired, and Dr. Califano took him into the hospital to check him out and sure enough, he needed another stent. He is very attentive and my husband thinks the world of him, as do I, as my husband is still alive and well at 86.

The front desk Maria is god awful and with has a disgusting attitude who does not like to do her job. Dr Califano often forgets conversations with his patients making it harder for further treatment when requiring specific clearances. His staff is a direct reflection of his leadership. He has zero bed side manner and is very monotone. I do not recommend anyone go to this man.

Was in cardiac arrest Dr. Calfaino was on call came in did the catheterization. I didn’t have any blockages. It was determined I had a clot that dissolves in his patient since very curious about your care. Excellent talk to highly recommend.

My husband had a heart attack and was admitted to Physician’s Regional Hospital. Dr. Califano was called in at 4 am. He performed emergency surgery implanting 3 stints in my husband. My husband had lots of complications so he was in the hospital for 2 weeks and Dr. Califano checked on him daily…..sometimes twice daily., He is a true professional who is dedicated to his patients and his practice. I am so grateful that he took such great care of my husband insuring that he had a positive recovery!

Been trying to get an answer from his office for 2 months on a referral for my doctor in the same group. Totally unresponsive. Maria in this office is less than helpful. Apparently, you need to have a heart attack to get get them to call you back

Met the man for less then 5 mons. He never even read my chart. Im allergic to nuclear stress test and he almost forced me to have one..I fired him before he even touched me....I put a compliment on him then about 6 months later I get a bill from him for over $600 when he could have easily killed me....

Waited 1 1/2 hr in room. New to community because of the heart issues. The doctor who referred me had not sent any information to this doctor yet his office called & scheduled me an appt in 2 days. No information? Why would they schedule me to come to a hospital? The governor has told if over 65 we needed to stay in our home. I had no mask. Virus in hospital scared me and everyone else who had to be there. It was a complete waste for me to be there. I had a BIG concern & this doctor was not helpful at all. BIG WASTE OF TIME & I FEEL I PUT MYSELF IN HARMS WAY. I asked a few questions as heart failure IS new to me and RECEIVED no answer. I WISH I COULD FIND A GOOD INTERNIST TO HELP ME AND MY HUSBAND. I was really angry when I left. Almost a 2 hour wait at 8:30 appt is not right. I’m Scheduled to go back in 3 weeks so trying to get a information of this man. I need to know if he is a good doctor. NOT good 1st impression. I’ll update if I go back. Would not recommend at this time

Competent. Patient and Kind. Removed my fears and set me on a path to live my life properly . Can't say enough about him, his staff and Physicians Regional. God Bless.

Very inquisitive about how you feel. I recommend Dr Califano 100% Francisco P. Rodríguez

He is amazing. He explained everything and has a good bedside manner. Im 38 years old and had severe chest pain on Oct 14. I went to Physicians Regional on Pine Ridge. Dr. Califano found 4 blockages and saved my life. I highly recommend him if you are having cardiac issues. "Real heros don't wear capes"

Dr. Califano is simply fabulous. I have been his patient since he started his practice in Naples. Of my 18 stents and he put in all except 4. I would not be here today without his exceptional care.

I was taken by ambulance to Physicians regional medical center Pine ridge . In the emergency room I was told I needed a stint . I meet Dr Califano who verbally walked me through the procedure.The doctor was very reassuring, knowledge and pleasant under a stressful time for me . Then I was taken to the catheterization laboratory for the procedure . Dr Califano saved my life as I was in Cardiac arrest.I’ve never met a finer physician . I’m blessed I meet Dr Califano.

Dr. Califano is excellent. Have had 2 cardiac procedures resulting in placement of 3 stents. Just a really fine, knowledgeable physician who provides wonderful expertise in his field.

Dr. Califano took me for an almost emergency catherazation, with one artery 100% blocked and another 80%. He discovered the 100% one to have a malformation similar to an S curve. He spent four and one-half hrs. inventing ways to clean it out and put multiple small stents to get around the curves, thus sparing me by-pass surgery. I doubt if there is another Dr. anywhere who would not have refused to try that hard, and sent me for the much more invasive solution. My gratitude is enormous.