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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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What went well
  • 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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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jim Moser – Jun 18, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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What went well
  • 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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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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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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Terence Slotemaker – Feb 23, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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What went well
  • 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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What went well
  • 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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What went well
  • 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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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jerry Terry – Oct 20, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Richard D. – Sep 28, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Don Glickman – Jun 23, 2020
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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
Helpful
J.H. – May 01, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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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
Helpful
Jonathan – Apr 24, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lurene Richards – Mar 26, 2020
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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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 19, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people 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

      View all patient feedback
    • 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

      View all patient feedback
    • 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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