Cardio Metabolic Institute's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Amin is unprofessional and does not know what he is doing. I’m giving 2 stars for the location itself but if you need a cardiologist I don’t recommend him. The first time I went to see him (being my insurance no longer covered my previous cardiologist) he asked me “where were you seeing a cardiologist before?” I told him, “Saint Peter’s University Hospital.” His response to me, “there’s no cardiology group at Saint Peter’s” … I was stunned as if he was calling me a liar, let alone him not knowing of every location of a cardiology group in the middlesex - Somerset areas. So, I reluctantly brushed it off. Fast forward, I needed my recertification for my handicap placard. I requested he fill out the application for my recertification, he told me he was not going to fill it out, to contact my PCP because “we don’t do that here, never heard of it” … I then advised him that my PCP said I need to get it from my cardiologist if it’s a recertification and my original recertification came from my cardiologist. I contacted Dr Amin’s office letting them know of this, they left me a voicemail saying “Dr Amin said he was NOT filing it out.” I said ,”ok, why?” They said he didn’t give a reason. I said “tell him to put that in writing he is not doing it.” Next thing I know I get a call back saying that he wants to see me first to complete forms instead (all of a sudden he will do it). I bring in my recertification paperwork from the DMV, and my FMLA paperwork from my job. After seeing me for less than 10 mins, He takes the papers and tells me they’ll be ready for pick up in a few days. I then get my FMLA paperwork and recertification paperwork for the handicap placard. I submit my FMLA documents to my job for my leave (for when needed, which excuses me for my cardiology visits and days off if I need it for any flare ups or epidsodes) Dr Amin wrongfully answered a question and my job sent me the paper back he answered wrong requesting he fill it out correctly and how he can answer it. When I gave the form to his staff up front, he then said he needed ALL the forms back he originally signed because he had no record of filling out the papers before (which is a problem because he should have made copies for my file and his records). I contacted my job for them to give me the papers back, they told me it would be a HIPPA violation to give me the forms signed by him back. I contacted Dr Amin’s office again in regards to them explaining he needs to fill the one form out correctly to submit for my FMLA. But when I requested him fill the papers out again, I was told he wants me to make an appointment for it. Now I refused because he wants me to make an appointment to get paid by my health insurance AGAIN for the same paperwork he already completed. On the paperwork, Dr Amin put “yes” on the FMLA originally with “unknown” as the amount of days for flare ups for my symptoms. FMLA says you can not answer with “unknown”. He was advised he can follow the records he had of me when I reported my “episodes” and How frequent they were based off his records. That he is supposed to fill it out that way. Not guessing or assuming. He then said he will be putting “no” instead on my FMLA follow up paper instead and he said he doesn’t believe I need to have a handicap placard or have FMLA for my POTS syndrome and he thinks I need to see another specialist instead. Not only did he switch his answers on my form because I told him no to his staff I would not allow my insurance to be billed again for this FMLA paperwork he could’ve had done correct my first visit but he also made it seem like my condition doesn’t require more attention or the severity of it. He is unprofessional and he will be reported.

Sent an email for an appointment on 8/22. Left a voicemail on 8/23. Today is 8/24 in the evening and I never heard back from anyone. I’m a new patient and would never choose a practice that is so unresponsive or hard to get ahold of. Pass.

Dr. Pratik Patel, his colleagues and staff are exemplary. They are professional, knowledgeable and above all courteous. Best cardiologist in Central New Jersey, and top 5 in the entire state.

I always have a great meeting with doctor Shah. He's always very thorough with his explanations. He's also always thinking ahead with next steps in my progress. To me, that's the most important thing!!!

I always get specific and helpful responses from Dr. Chirag Shah.

It was a good experience. Looking forward to continuing care. The Cardiac Rehab program was very well done, and, although I don't entirely agree with the Pritikin diet plant, I learned a lot from Danielle's cooking shows and lectures. Jill, Jaime and Natalie were great too. Learned a lot of cardio and strength training from them which I am continuing at home.

Great Doctors

Best care. Very attentive and polite.

Got me in next day. Friday before holiday. Nurse/technician was professional sent all paperwork were it needed to go. Receptionist were pleasant and helpful with paperwork. Could not have better service. In and out in like 20 minutes.

Everyone is very professional, calm and helpful. Dr Amin is excellent, he takes time to explain everything and listens very important qualities for a doctor.