Dr. Sonia Tolani, MD

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Dr. Tolani’s office that has compelled me to leave this review. My appointment with the MFM doctor earlier in the day ran late, which caused me to run behind schedule for my cardiology appointment. I immediately called the switchboard, who informed me they had spoken to the office staff and assured me it would be okay to arrive as long as I was there within 30 minutes. Given that I have fibromyalgia, commuting is already a painful and difficult experience for me, so I made every effort to get there as quickly as possible. When I arrived at 4:57 PM for my 4:30 appointment, I checked in at the front desk. The receptionist initially indicated that she didn’t think the doctor would see me but said she would check with the office staff. Before that happened, another front desk staff member came out and laughed when she heard I was there for a 4:30 appointment. She condescendingly remarked, “It’s 5 PM,” and when I explained I had called ahead, she dismissively replied, “Well, you didn’t talk to me.” Despite my visibly emotional state and explaining the situation, she refused to even ask the doctor if they would see me. I was then told I would need to reschedule, and the next available appointment wasn’t until January 23 — a wait I find entirely unacceptable, especially given that I scheduled this appointment back in August. To add insult to injury, this front desk staff member flippantly remarked that waiting until January “wasn’t really that long.” The lack of compassion, communication, and basic courtesy from this office is appalling. Not only did I leave without being seen, but I am now dealing with additional physical pain from the commute, all for nothing. I was treated with zero empathy and blatant rudeness while I was literally crying at the front desk. I will not be returning to Dr. Tolani or anyone in her practice due to this experience, and I strongly urge others to think twice before seeking care here. No patient deserves to be treated with such a lack of dignity and respect, especially when dealing with complex medical issues.

Dr Tolani is pleasant and professional. She is thorough, interested in your concerns and what ails you, listens, asks questions and works with you to find solutions to your health issues. She is a real sweet?? and I am soo happy I found her.

Dr. Tolani is highly proficient and kind. She saw me and checked me out in one of the CUMC outpatient offices with short notice, which saved me from having to go to the ER, which an urgent care physician had recommended even in middle of Covid-19 based on BP readings and other symptoms. Dr. Tolani was then very quick to call back with results from a test she had me undergo, which were thankfully fine.

Dr. Tolani is just wonderful -- a deep listener, a good diagnostician and respectful and truly interested in the patient's opinion, This is important as the patient knows his/her own body. The world needs more female cardiologists as our bodies are different from a man's and although I am sure she is just as skillful with her male patients I am grateful to have found her.

I was referred to Dr. Tolani by my primary care physician for a complete cardio evaluation. Dr. Tolani is a very "active listener" who performed a very thorough inquiry into the symptoms and circumstances that led to my referral. I was impressed with her questions and obvious interest in finding the best diagnostic process for me. Having met with her on two separate occasions, I have great confidence in her evaluation and the course of action she recommended. I feel I've established a good dialogue and relationship for future care as may be required.

Dr Tolani is a compassionate, knowledgeable doctor. She is very accessible and has been very helpful, as I have battled Multiple Myeloma, in working with my oncologist while treating my Afib. Dr Tolani is the best.

She is an excellent caregiver-well trained and qualified for cardiac care.

Dr. Tolani is a knowledgeable and caring physician. She took time to answer all my questions and helped me understand and feel good about the treatment plan.

Best Cardiologist I've seen to date (and I've seen quite a few in a number of countries! Thorough, serious and caring. Feel very lucky to be in such good hands. The reception desk are excellent too.

Fantastic dr and person. She is smart and cares a lot about her patients.

Dr Tolani is a great doctor and a great person. She is super responsive on the phone on any questions or urgent matters. She is a great listener and takes time to talk to you and explain to you everything about your condition or results etc. I find it easy to schedule an appointment with her and her staff is equally responsive and helpful. She is very comforting and reassuring as a doctor and I would highly recommend her to anyone.