James Higginsmd's Online Review Report Card

I saw Dr. Higgins on a semi-emergency basis. It was easy to get an appointment at his Encino office. All the office staff were pleasant and friendly. I waited a minimal time in the waiting room, and it wasn't long before Dr. Higgins came into the room to see me. He was very friendly, and explained what he thought needed to be done very thoroughly. He referred me to an electrophysiology cardiologist he knew and trusted. Follow ups have been great. He rounds at the hospital where I volunteer, and when he saw me there a few weeks ago, he asked how I was doing, even though he was not the one who did my procedure. He. gave me some suggestions how to maintain my health, and wished me well. All in all, a wonderful experience.

Dr James is a extremely good cardiologist, I saw him twice only, because he is very busy in between the hospital and the office. His staff works precisely and seems a bit nervous and tensed at times. BUT when you're reschedule to see him in person again, BE PREPARED: he is going to be extremely late to see you, because he's coming from the hospital. You'll have to wait at least two to three hours. The staff knows what is going on, but they keep this information in secret. I just tough it would be nice to share with others.

My father has been a patient of Dr. Higgins for years. He suffers from coronary heart disease and Dr. Higgins has performed many angioplasty on him. He is extremely efficient, through and patient. My father has a very difficult personality to deal with and Dr. Higgins reassuringly responds to his 1000 questions and concerns. He routinely checks all his meds to make sure there is no need for change. He is in constant contact with his patient and always there to give his input when needed.

1/12/17 - I'v been sick since the day he put the stint in. He wouldn’t even let me tell him what was going on with me. I was absolutely desperate to see him and told him so. So much was going on due to the medications he had me on. I started to tell him what was going on and asked him about what med might be making me feel so bad and he went off on me for no reason. Take away his license to practice medicine! Ask the nurses how I left the office! It wasn't pretty. Horrific bedside manner!

I arrived for my appointment at 10:30 to be seen by the doctor only to have to walk out at 12:20 after not being seen for almost 2 hours. This Dr. may be great but he needs to find a better way to schedule his appointments. My time is valuable just as much as yours.