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Dr. Vishal Goyal, MD

Dr. Vishal Goyal, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Vishal Goyal, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Goyal has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Congenital Cardiac Conditions, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2400 Bath St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Telehealth available

Dr. Goyal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Goyal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goyal

4.7
11 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Goyal was recommended by my wise primary doctor. After a couple visits with Dr. Goyal it's understandable he is expert in his field - he listens carefully and practices with love of medicine and helping patients, instead of a focus of maximizing income or marketing an ego.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Miltiades Greg – Aug 04, 2022
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My 89 yr old mother began to have issues with suspected mini strokes. Dr. Goyal diagnosed her with Aortic Stenosis and referred to Dr. Korver for a valve replacement. Mom had her successful open heart surgery within two weeks at the old Santa Rosa Memorial, and had an uneventful recovery. She just celebrated her 96th birthday and you will not find a more caring, and better cardiologist than Dr. Goyal. She was disappointed that he left Santa Rosa, but Santa Barbara has gained a great doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sid – Jan 25, 2021
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Dr Goyal's surgery to implant a pacemaker went well.However, he finally gave up on trying to suppress the PVCs that appeared after the surgery. His recommendation that I go to LA or Palo Alto for other views was impractical. Nice man. not as helpful as he could have been.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2019
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If every doctor was just half as compassionate and attentive as Dr Goyal- the world would be a much healthier and happier place. He is by far the best doctor I’ve ever seen and I feel very fortunate every time I see him.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Ally in Santa Barbara, CA – May 22, 2018
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Dr. Goyal is very knowledgeable, and listened to me and my wife (she participated in appointment). I am highly comfortable that he has my best interests in mind, and that he is fully aware of latest treatment options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Payton in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 14, 2017
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After being diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation Dr Goyal was recommended by Dr Andrew Binder. Boy am I glad to have been given the recommendation. Dr Goyal is as professional and current with the state of the art that I could ever hope for. He listened to my concerns and my preference to be aggressive but reasonable with treatment. With his combination of prescriptions and cardioversion(sp)(stop and restart heart) I am now in sinus rhythm and have been for many months.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Bart Dickens in Carpinteria, CA – Oct 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Vishal Goyal specializes in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology. He completed his medical degree at Saint Louis University with a Distinction in Community Service. He then went on to finish his Residency at UC Davis and his Cardiovascular...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Nuclear Cardiology

  • Invasive Cardiology

  • Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging

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  • University Of New Mexico

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
  • Ucsd

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Goyal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Santa Barbara Cardiovascular Medical Group Inc.2400 Bath St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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    Practice

    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital400 W Pueblo St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

      351 S Patterson Ave
      Santa Barbara, CA 93111
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

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    • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

      400 W Pueblo St
      Santa Barbara, CA 93105
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

      2050 Viborg Rd
      Solvang, CA 93463

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      95%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      13% higher than the national average

      93%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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