East Bay Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates

Dr Veeragandham, is very informative and knowledgeable about the Cardiac event my body was experiencing. Although, we originally wanted to perform a TAVR procedure to replace my Aortic Valve, we ended up with open heart surgery. This is because the aorta turned out to be damaged and needed...

He did a Valve repair in dec 2019 and I was a bit scared, but he took the time to make sure I fully understood the procedure. He was amazing. Thank you.

Dr. Veeragandham gives top notch care. I had 5 bypasses, and a couple weeks later I was walking an hour per day. So far, I have had no complications and progress has been steady. His entire team and John Muir Cardiac is exceptional. All nurses, technicians, and medical professionals were...

I was diagnosed with severe heart disease, and Dr. Khan made me feel relieved when he explained how he would perform bypass surgery and valve replacement to treat me. He took time to describe how the procedure would help me, which put me at ease. The surgery went extremely well, and I have felt...

I was severely ill with cardiac disease. He took a great amount of time explaining my condition and the procedure to me and my family so that we could make a treatment decision that was right for me. He communicated well with my Primary Care Doctor, Pulmonologist, and Cardiologist. After going...

Dr. Veeragandham replaced my leaky aortic valve and my thin and enlarged ascending aorta on a Monday. The procedure went smoothly with no complications. I was walking on Tuesday and went home on Friday of that week. My recovery was quick and I began some gentle swimming at 5 weeks post surgery. I...

Had aortic valve replacement surgery by Dr. Ramesh Veeragandham. He is a skilled surgeon, as well as person. I am glad he was my surgeon, as every doctor I talked to about Dr. V all said he is the one of the best surgeons around. He has a great, gentle personality and was absolutely wonderful to...

Dr. Dharan and his Staff both in the Office Supporting him as well as the operating room are "Best in Class". A month ago I had a Mitral Valve repair. I had plenty of anxiety going into the procedure. Dr. Dharan as well as his office staff made me feel very confident of the process and outcome. I...

Dr. Veeragandham replaced my aortic valve and part of my ascending aorta. I am incredibly grateful for my new lease on life. Even from my first day after surgery, I could feel the difference in the unstrained beating of my heart. I am now 17 days post surgery and well on my way to recovery. The...

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In his engaging manner, Dr. Veeragandham ordered a number of tests and was extremely thorough before deciding on a plan which included a contingency plan to repair the mitral valve. Personable, responsive and admired by the hospital and skilled nursing facility staff and other doctors. He explained...

I had the Dx of Mitral Valve prolapse by echo-cardiogram. It was severe and I needed surgery. Dr. Dharan did an open-heart repair though a small incision in my right chest wall, between the ribs. I never experienced pain unless I coughed. I was out of the hospital in 5 days, and little more than...

I have just been released from Dr. Veeragandhams care after having an Aortic Valve replacement . From our first meeting Dr Veeragandham was caring, informative,patient with all of our questions and so reassuring that everything would go well .He explained very clearly what would happen from the...

In my opinion this the best Surgeon I have ever met. Dr V saved my life. I had 5 bypass CABG. My recovery was exactly as Dr V described it. He was very personable, concerned and on top of the situation even on his days off. Thank you Dr. Veeragandham.

Excellent surgeon! I had a mitral valve repair done recently, and Dr. Dharan was very patient in answering all my questions and putting me at ease. Prior to the procedure, he walked me through the process and gave me a timeline of what to expect during the recovery period. So far everything has...

I met with Dr. Dharan for a consultation for mitral valve regurgitation. The moment I met him, I knew this was the doctor for me. Dr. Dharan never talked over my head or down to me. His approach was caring and compassionate. The surgery went off without a hitch, with the condition being...

This doctor is fabulous! I was admitted to emergency at 6:00pm, took all sorts of tests and consulted with Dr. Kamelot and into the operation room by 9:00pm. Out in a few hours and admitted to a hospital room soon afterwards. He’s efficient, pleasant, highly Competent and the best in my opinion....

As far as I am concerned Dr. Veeragandham is the best. From my first appointment through surgery (repair mitral valve) to post op appointment he was with me all the way. He prepared me for my surgery by explaining in detail what I should expect through the entire process. In addition to being an...

Dr. Dharan performed a perfect repair on my Mitral Valve August 8, 2108 using a mani minimally invasive procedure. Not only is he a great surgeon...he also has excellent interpersonal skills. He is a straight talker who cuts to the chase. I highly recommend Dr. Dharan. Leslie Reams

Dr. Dharan preformed a perfect repair on my Mitral Valve August 8, 2108 using a minimally invasive procedure. Not only is he a great surgeon...he also has excellent interpersonal skills. He is a straight talker who cuts to the chase. I highly recommend Dr. Dharan. Leslie...

My 80 year old mother was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, her cardiologist worked for over a month to fix her with meds. After they did a Cardiac Cath of her heart it showed she urgently needed valve replacement & repair. Within a week of diagnosis Dr. Veeragandham had her on the book for...

I am a physician myself and I will say he is the best Cardiothoracic surgeon that I have met. He did an open heart surgery for my mom and I was very confident that my mom will be ok. He is very responsive to questions and concerns and has been in constant communication with me throughout.

Dr. Dharan is the most compassionate and empathetic physician I have had the pleasure to work with. His caring manner and clear explanations were extremely reassuring to me and my family as we had to decide between a stent or bypass procedure. I chose the bypass and am completely confident it was...

Dr. Dharan performed an aortic valve replacement on me in May, 2018 at John Muir Cardiovascular Institute in Concord.. From my first visit with him, through my hospital stay and my follow-up appointment, he provided professional insight into my condition and confidence in the outcome. During my...

I've met Dr. V once prior to my vascular surgery & I can actually say meeting him was like I've known him for years. He was extremely friendly & trustworthy in his explanation of the impending surgery. He quickly recognized my health issues & proceeded accordingly. He is a marvelous person &...

Dr. Veeragandham is not only an exceptional surgeon, he is compassionate, professional and takes the time to address your concerns. Because of my list of preexisting ailments, above and beyond my unusual heart condition, I was a challenging and unusual patient. He willing worked with my...

Dr. Dharan was recommended by my cardiologist, Dr. Parmodh Sidhu. We began with a personal interview and Dr. Dharan was extremely helpful and listened and questioned in a very comprehensive manner. He scheduled a series of tests and procedures prior to my actual mitral valve surgery to ensure...

After insur denied a stent procedure, we turned to Dr Veeragandham for open bypass surgery for my father. You can’t imagine the giant weight lifted off our shoulders after hearing that the procedure was promptly authorized. We felt even greater elation when the nurse contacted us from the OR and Dr...

Dr Veeragandham was recommended to us by Dr Haque after a procedure did not go the way we had hoped & Bypass surgery was required. We had no knowledge of him or his reputation, however having him do my husbands Bypass and Valve repair was like a gift from above. Kind, patient, detail oriented,...

Dr. Dharan was recommended by multiple sources; our primary care physician, pulmonologist & cardiologist. He is the Doctors, Doctor. After we con- sidered 3 surgeons, Dr. Dharan was the clear choice. He was on time for our appt., well versed about my husband’s case BEFORE he entered the room, was...

Dr. Veeragandham is an outstanding surgeon. He conducted a long open heart surgery for my mother, replacing the mitral and aortic valve. Words cannot describe how amazing this surgeon is. He pays attention to every detail is by far the best heart surgeon in this area. In addition, he is caring,...

Dr. Veeragandham answered every one of my many questions regarding aortic valve replacement. At no point did I ever feel like I was being rushed. He took as much time as I needed and provided diagrams and bullet point lists of what the next steps were. There were no complications after surgery...

I cannot speak highly enough about the professionalism, care and compassion displayed by Dr. Veeragandham during a very scary and unexpected cardiac surgery. He was completely available at all times for phone calls - patiently answering our many questions from multiple family members. His PA's and...

I was very pleased with my experience with Dr. Veeragandham. This was the best team of medical staff I have been around in a long time. I would love to have them around if I ever get sick again. Doctor Veeragandham was busy but still took the time to make me feel like I was the only patient there....

If I could have chosen 0 stars I would have. Dr khan lacks any ability to communicate. He ruined my families’ lives.

A terrific surgeon and a very caring physician. Dr V. and his staff treated me as if ai was a family member. They were all extremely pleasant and welcoming. I highly recommend the good Dr V.

Hi my name is Luis Hernandez zea I recently had to undergo open heart surgery as you can imagine it can be a frightening experience and decision to make.. From the very beginning Dr Veeragandhan and his staff were very informative and walked my wife and I through each step of the surgery making us...

My experience with Dr. Veeragandham was above and beyond my expectations. Not only was he compassionate and concerned about me, he saved my life. I will be eternally humbled and grateful for the care he gave me. He is a gentle giant among men. Mere words cannot begin to describe how I feel but hope...

Dr. Veeragandham is peerlessly superior in every category one would evaluate a physician. His precise skill and brilliance as a surgeon is widely and justifiably respected amongst medical professionals and patients. This alone would be enough to trust one's heart in his life saving hands yet, he...

There are not many people I know who I trust with my life and I'm proud to say Dr. Veeragandham is one of them. I highly recommend him for any cardiac surgery you may be facing. PLEASE EMAIL ME as there was not enough room in this review box to convey my experience. Victor DiOrio vdior@aol.com

Dr. Veeragandham Is very skilled and knowledgeable thoracic surgeon. He is also an extremely pleasant person who communicates very well, keeping the patient informed about his condition and medical options. I feel very lucky to have had him operate on me. His follow up concern for me was always...

I saw Dr. Veeragandham after I was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (blood clot). I was scared about the risks and if I was on the right medication. After just 5 minutes, he put my mind at ease. He patiently listened to my story. I never felt rushed. He then shared in depth information about my...

Knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, and compassionate! The surgeon you want if you need heart surgery. The office staff are wonderful too.

My 87 year old father was rushed to the ER on 12/22/2016 & diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm & dissection. Thanks to Dr. Veeragandham, the surgeon on call that day, my father is alive today! He performed a very complicated surgery for almost 14 hours! Dr V gave us the courage & the confidence to go...

Dr. Veeragandham is possibly the most knowledgeable, professional, skilled Cardiac Surgeon EVER. He is particular, precise and will take the time to answer questions by both the patient as well as the family. His attention to detail is simply amazing and his memory regarding each patient is...

He is the most skilled, professional and caring doctor I have experienced. My CABG and recovery could not have gone better. He made my family feel comfortable and informed throughout the pre-op period until the day he released me from his care. I highly recommend Dr. Veeragandham and his entire...

Dr. Dharan performed a Mitral Valve repair on me back in Nov 2015. I researched quite a few Dr's in my area and he came highly recommended but other Dr's including a friend of mine who happens to be an ER Dr. He was very polite and answered all my questions.

On October 1st 2015, Dr V, as he is known by his closest professionals, performed emergency open heart surgery on my wife Helene Joan Kaufmann. She suffered an accident in Dublin Ireland one hour after landing there which caused an aorta dissection which was misdiagnosed at Beaumont Hospital in...

Dr. Veeragandham is a very gifted surgeon who exemplifies a kind, caring and compassionate doctor. He excels in explaining everything that is going on and is with you every step of the way. His follow-up is second to none and he has a wonderful sense of humor. And because of Dr. Veeragandham, I...

I was Referred over by my Doctor from Kaiser to Dr. Veeragandam. I could see why now. He is a great surgeon and his staff and colleagues simply put were amazing. Before and after care was great, plus he and others took the time and answered all my questions and I did not feel rushed at all. The...

I don't recommend Dr.Dharan. He has a really poor bedside manner. 30 mins before my mom's surgery, he failed to draw her blood and poked through her vein due to lack of skills. He didn't apologize, instead, after my mom said it's hurting, he said: it isn't a big deal to be hurting for a minute....

Dr Veeragandhan is an outstanding surgeon. Thanks to him my mother is still alive today. He operated on her on an aortic aneurysm at age 92. God bless you for helping others .

Dr. Dharan performed my open heart surgery in Feb of 2015. Honestly, more than a year later, I am feeling better than ever. He is an amazing surgeon.

Recently I had bypass surgery in Concord California at John Muir Medical Center with Dr Veeragandham. He is known for being a great surgeon but the man inside is very special. My experience with him before and after surgery was outstanding as he constantly gave me trust that all would be well. His...