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Dr. Neil Sawhney, MD

Dr. Neil Sawhney, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Neil Sawhney, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sawhney has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1996. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Telehealth available
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Dr. Sawhney's Reviews

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4.6
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Outstanding cardiologist
My husband had a referral from Dominican hospital after being admitted with multiple issues after pneumonia and cardiovascular issues to do with stents that were no longer working. This was the best referral we ever had as Dr. Sawhney‘s approach is proactive without overdoing stents that are not necessary. More over, he even recommended getting a referral for special diabetic shoes that would help his circulation and nobody had ever suggested that before, even though he had previous surgeries (elsewhere, including stents and amputations on his feet). I was so impressed that I now am seeing him also for my high blood pressure which is caused by stress. This is a calming, proactive and patient centered doctor, definitely a rarity, and most appreciated !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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NH – Mar 06, 2025
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Heart Stents and Post Op Care
I first met Dr. Sawhney on February 8, 2013 in the catheterization lab at Dominican Hospital. I had just had a major heart attack and he inserted 3 stents to open blocked arteries. He has cared for me continuously since and likely the only reason I am alive today. In my opinion he is the best Cardiologist in the world and I would recommend him without hesitation
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mike Russell – Jan 11, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and explains conditions and treatment.
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
  • Long wait times
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Jun 04, 2021
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Dr Sawhney has been my cardiologist for several years. On two occasions, I was hospitalized with pneumonia. The second time, I am pretty sure he saved my life. He is a youngish sort of old-fashinoned no-nonsense practitioner. I like him a lot. (My wife does too.)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jacques Delacroix – Apr 24, 2020
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My husband started seeing Dr. Sawhney a few years ago when his insurance changed and it was the best thing that could have happened for his heart health. His previous cardiologist had a great reputation but said he was fine on the medications he was on and that we knew what his risks were. (He has congestive heart failure and is in his 50's.) Dr. Sawhney took a more proactive approach and I now feel as confident as I can with my husbands health, considering his diagnosis. He's had two angiograms, a few stents put in and a pacemaker so he is feeling much better than before. I highly recommend Dr. Sawhney!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Sep 20, 2019
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Dr. Neil Sawhney, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sawhney has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from...read more

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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  • Treatment of left anterior descending disease with sirolimus-eluting stents., 2004

  • Sirolimus-eluting stents for de novo saphenous vein graft lesions: low recurrence rates at 6 months., 2005

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