Dr. Monika Bogal, MD

Poor medical services and communication skills Lax in dealing with my medical issues:1) Following my EKG or Echo, Dr. Bogal went on vacation. She neither told me she would be away nor suggested I reach out to another cardiologist in her office for feedback in the interim. Upon her return, she seemed anxious, a bit panicked, by the results as she said I needed to see a cardiac electrophysiologist as soon as possible. (I needed a pacemaker)2) Dr. Bogal suggested two pharma products that presumably would help with my kidney concerns ? Empagliflozin & Dapagliflozin (both generic names). There was no effort to discuss the potential cardio implications ? good, bad, or otherwise.Extremely poor communication skills: Inconsiderate and just plain rude:Dr. Bogal arrived 47 minutes late for our appointment, never acknowledging that I?d been waiting all of that time. As she was leaving, I asked her for an apology. Her paraphrased response: I didn?t tell that guy to drive his car onto the highway then have it breakdown. Goodbye.

Have been her patient for almost three years. She is knowledgeable, an excellent listener , explains treatment and why, always available. In my opinion and experience, the best.