East Bay Crdvsclr & Thrcc Assoc

Triple Bypass Surgery is a life alternating experience. Frankly, it is very scary and intimating. Dr. Dharan and his team were able to alleviate these concerns by providing me and my family with extraordinary support, information and care before and after surgery. Everything was explained in a simple, direct and helpful manner. When issues arose, his calm, reassuring demeanor gave me the strength and belief that all would be well in the care of this doctor. And, I was right. Dr. Dharan is incredible and I would highly recommend him to anyone confronting heart disease. I have been truly blessed to have him using all his knowledge and experience for my well-being. Because of him, I am looking forward to many more years with my wife, family and friends.

Very pleasant and reassuring. Explained clearly what I could expect after surgery.

I was extremely nervous about my septoplasty, especially at the VA. But Dr. Jothi took amazing care of me, as well as my team! She put me at ease and made it easy for me to trust her. She handled me with care. I will forever be grateful to her!

I have had heart issues for 2-1/2 years and was referred to Dr. Dharan in March. He said it was time for MVR repair surgery soon. Dr. Dhuran was wonderful; patient, kind, confident and thorough. Surgery was a succes. I did have some issues relating to the anesthesia - we believe - no fault to the surgeon or surgery team. They brought in a neurologist that helped me recover from that issue but I was amazed how Dr. Dharan was there every morning checking on me for 12 days. He was so concerned and caring. The entire team and Concord Cardiac Center were amazing. They all worked together and encouraged me to get stronger and better - which I did. I had a more severe leaky valve and Dr. Dharan said my heart is now perfect and should last me a lifetime. It's been 7 wks and I can tell the difference aleady walking on inclines. I am walking 2 miles a day and feel great. Before surgery, I was out of breath easily on hills and stairs. Dr. Dharan is an amazing surgeon! I feel blessed!

I was so blessed and very fortunate to have landed Dr. Dharan as my Cardiothoracic Surgeon. I was transferred to John Muir for an emergent surgery to repair a missed aortic dissection from another hospital /doctor. I was afraid and fearful of the unknown. Meeting Dr. Dharan outside the operating room for the briefing for my emergent surgery and just speaking with him about everything going on a weight was lifted and I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Dharan’s confidence emanated. My surgery went well, he kept my family up to date during the surgery and most of all he followed up with me daily while I was inpatient. Dr. Dharan explained more to me on my heart conditions that I have ever understood from my very own providers over the years. He has many years of experience in his field and is very knowledgeable. His bed side service is impeccable . My post op visit was also a great experience and he answered all my questions and concerns . Thank you Dr. Dharan for my second chance at life!

Dr. Dharan is an amazingly skillful surgeon with a bedside manner to match. After the first week post surgery, I felt like a new person. Was walking over a mile a day in one month. Would recommend Dr. Dharan and his staff to anyone who ask. Thank you for a new lease on life.

Dr. Dharan is an amazing Cardiac Surgeon . Eased my mind regarding my Mitral Valve surgery that had to be done right away. He made sure I was able to see my family prior to and answered all my questions. I high recommend him !!!

Dr. Dharan is a wonderful and AMAZING Cardiac Surgeon. He took the time to explain my procedure and what to expect. He gave me a new lease on life and my Heart is extremely Healthy and Happy. Highly recommended !!!!!

I would recommend Dr. Dharan to anyone looking for an excellent heart surgeon. He is kind, empathetic, and made himself available to my family when we needed him; whether for an emergency or just to answer questions about my condition and surgery. His office staff is incredible! They are extremely knowledgeable and helped guide me through the mounds of paperwork that followed my disability from work. I was so stressed and shocked from my health issues, they brought a level of humanism that calmed and guided me through my ordeal. I would have been lost without this doctor and his support staff.

Outstanding results but he is very busy and difficult getting appointments.

On hearing the news in early Oct 2022 after my angiogram that it will be a most tricky attempt to put stents at three significantly blocked arteries, which could result in either a stroke or even death, Dr Muralidharan the surgeon visited me at the hospital and said: ‘I’ll take care of you and do an open heart triple by-pass surgery tomorrow - don’t worry’. That was the most reassuring words I’ve heard in my life here in the US. The peace that flooded my spirit at that moment is inexpressible and my family around me was overjoyed on hearing that. The next day was wheeled in and he along with his brilliant team performed a successful surgery on me with the help of the Lord. At a later meeting with the surgeon I told him: ‘Apart from the God who created my inmost being and knit me together in my mother’s womb, you are the only human ever, yes ever, to hold my heart in your hand and restore it - thank you’. As of this writing, my ticker is working well - thanks Dr. Muralidharan!

I had a minimally invasive mitral valve repair a couple of months ago. My symptoms of shortness of breath and palpitations went away. I feel great and back to regular lifestyle. I live 3 hours away and came to get it done with Dr Dharan. Very happy that he did a very incision and perfectly repaired the mitral valve.

Dr. Toma is a a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable physician. I highly recommend her.

EXCELLENT VERY EXPERIENCED

Dear Healthgrades, I would like to take this time to reflect on my surgery and the excellent care I received form East Bay Cardiovascular and Thoracic Associates (EBCVT). I was impressed with Dr. Murali Dharan’s demeanor and his ability to concisely explain by procedure and what to expect after. His experience and expertise are second to none. I went in with some apprehension, but after my meeting with Dr. Dharan he was able to assure me that all would go well and it did. I was able to bounce back quickly and I was back at work after 6 weeks of recovery. The staff at EBCVT are proficient and efficient in all they do. They are courteous and go out of there way to make sure your concerns and/or needs are taken care of. This physician practice is truly what I consider an organization that strives for “Best Practices”.

I highly recommend Dr. Dharan. He is one of the kindest doctors that I have ever had. I never had any type of heart procedure before so I was very scared. Dr. Dharan made me feel at ease from my first visit with him prior to the procedure. After the procedure, which went very well, Dr. Dharan and his staff followed up with me and made sure that I had the best follow up care. His staff did an excellent job in communicating with my employer regarding my time off from work and my eventual return to work.

I met Dr. Uchiyama briefly during a consultation for a surgery for esophageal cancer. A week later I ended up in the ICU and needed surgery for my lung. Her skills are unbelievable (all the hospital staffed raved about her) but her compassion and follow up are what really make her stand out. Several procedures later, it was obvious I had the best surgeon I could possibly have. She came and visited me while I was in the hospital and it feels like you are talking to a really smart friend. By the time I had my final surgery, I was barely nervous because she had assembled an amazing team and I was completely confident in their abilities. Dr. Uchiyama's approach puts you at ease but you sense the intensity of her skill level and appreciate her high standards. This was one of the most challenging times in my life but I was blessed with an amazing surgeon who understood my fears, and was incredible at relating to my husband.

This was my first visit to Dr. Angle. Beyond a lovely front desk staff and office, I found this doctor to be compassionate, personable, and moreover confident that he could discover the cause of my issues with swelling in lower legs, feet and ankle. It is that confidence that give me hope that he will not give up w/o getting to the bottom of this, or as I call it, a "definitive" diagnosis. On the way out I said to him: "I want you to find the cause of this." He said simply, "I will find it. I have more to discuss w/him that I forgot, but that's ok. We'll get there together. Thank you Dr. Angle for not only your expertise, but you kind spirit. I am 73 years old and have had many complex issues. It's easy to throw-away complex cases. I've seen it happen to people I advocate for. I am a medical advocate and have been on since 1999 for SSI and SSD. I know I'm in good hands and you will be too is unfortunately you find yourself needing a vascular doc.

My most recent visit was the last follow-up from leg vein surgery which was followed a couple of months later with sclerotherapy.

I would recommend Dr. Dharan to anyone looking for an excellent surgeon, who will also be empathetic with you. Not the kind of thing that you think about when looking for a surgeon but his office staff are also excellent. They are very knowledgeable and helped guide me through a myriad of paperwork that followed my disability from work. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have this kind of care, if like me, you are surprised to find yourself needing heart surgery and bewildered as you try to choose the right surgeon from a crowd of unknown doctors.