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Dr. Vidhu Paliwal, MD

Dr. Vidhu Paliwal, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Vidhu Paliwal, MD is a cardiologist in Mount Vernon, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Paliwal has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Congenital Cardiac Conditions. He graduated from University of Lucknow in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Island Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Skagit Regional Health

307 S 13th St Ste 300 Mount Vernon, WA 98274

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Dr. Paliwal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paliwal

4.4
29 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
14%
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To the point, great staff and Doctor covered all issues well. Reviewed plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Wayne Rasmussen – Jul 29, 2021
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Terrible experience. Seemed to only be interested in putting me on statins without any analysis of my overall health or the fact that I had no symptoms calling for statins.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jim Moser – Jun 18, 2021
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He was very thorough in explaining what was happening with my heart.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris Hodges – May 13, 2021
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Have always had a good experience with Dr. Paliwal and my parents. I have no complaints and have continued to take my parents to him for the past 4 yrs and have no plans on changing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2021
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Dr. Paliwal is a patient, kind, and thorough doctor. He is very patient-centered.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Miller – Apr 06, 2021
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Dr. Paliwal recommended an esophogeal echocardiogram prior to doing an cardioversion for atrialfibrulation primarily to check for a clot. I appreciated his concern and caution.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terence Slotemaker – Feb 23, 2021
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very good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2021
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Great doctor! I am much more active and feel healthier since I have been seeing him. My arythmias have been successfully resolved.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2020
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Initial visit after a change in providers.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lloyd McNaughton – Dec 15, 2020
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Exceptional concern, time spent w/me, thorough exam w/in-room EKG, in-depth yet understandable detailed diagnosis, sensible rx, great staff. Dr Paliwal treats several friends/relatives incl my PCP & they ALL recommended him HIGHLY when my atherosclerosis issues arose. I'm grateful for Dr Paliwal's kind manner and am very lucky he was willing to add me to his patient roster. His time spent carefully enlightening me about the med in his treatment plan for me overcame decades of resistance on my part to taking such meds & in so doing it's very likely he has given me a chance to add decades to my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Connie Barker – Dec 03, 2020
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Dr Paliwal is professional at all times. He asks questions about my general health and how I’m feeling. He always asks if I have any questions and responds in detail.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jerry Terry – Oct 20, 2020
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From the very beginning of being a Patient of Dr. Paliwal, I have found him a very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate individual. He is always willing to answer my Cardiology Questions. I look forward to receiving his health service via my Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plan in future. His Five ***** Stars ?? are well deserved!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Richard D. – Sep 28, 2020
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Professional, very knowledgeable, asked and answered questions to my satisfaction. He is a busy man and appointments normally have a 3 to 4 week lead time. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aug 19, 2020
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Extremely professional and pleasant intake. Feel confident.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Don Glickman – Jun 23, 2020
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Went very well, all my concerns were addressed. Both Dr. and his staff were great to work with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J.H. – May 01, 2020
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It was just an update from a previous visit, and it was via telephone. He was informative, and he was very kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Laurie Cashen – Apr 27, 2020
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This was a follow-up visit for my stress test and to evaluate changes to my medication to manage recent raised blood pressure readings. My blood pressure readings have been significantly reduced resulting in my feeling more relaxed and more active. We have more to do but the progress has been wonderful.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jonathan – Apr 24, 2020
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Dr Paliwal clearly explained my Cardio physical situation & answered my questions to my satisfaction.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Lurene Richards – Mar 26, 2020
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October 2017, I saw Dr. Paliwal. I waited 20 minutes, and then he left in the middle of my appointment to see someone in the ER. I spent 15 minutes with him. He ordered tests. He sent in the wrong codes and the tests were denied. I finally got testing December 2017. I got results 1/17/18, after calling numerous times. He called and said the tests were "basically" fine and hung up. I received a bill for $3995.50 for a stress test, a 24 heart monitor and his visit. Terrible EXPENSIVE care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2018
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I will not be returning to see this doctor. My first and only visit with him he told me I should have surgery for weight loss. Not once did he suggest diet or exercise. He spoke down to me like he was better than me. Also...I had to have an over night blood oxygen test done. It took me two months and several phone calls to get the result from that test. According to Dr. Paliwal I have significant sleep apnea and he will refer me to a sleep lab. He never sent that referral to the lab.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Washington – Jul 22, 2016
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Vidhu Paliwal, MD practices Cardiology at Skagit Regional Health. He received his MD from King George's Medical College and is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr Paliwal sees patients at multiple locations. Patients...read more

biography

Vidhu Paliwal, MD practices Cardiology at Skagit Regional Health. He received his MD from King George's Medical College and is Board Certified by the American Board of In
  • Cardiology

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  • University Louisville School Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases Suny Health Sci Center Brooklyn, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Lucknow

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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    Locations

    Skagit Regional Health

    Skagit Regional Health307 S 13th St Ste 300 Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Island Hospital

      1211 24th St
      Anacortes, WA 98221
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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    • Skagit Valley Hospital

      1415 E Kincaid St
      Mount Vernon, WA 98274
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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    • Whidbeyhealth Medical Center

      101 N Main St
      Coupeville, WA 98239

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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