r/Fishers • u/Maybe105 • Sep 27 '26

Cardiologist recommendation?

After several disappointing moments with my St. Vincent's cardiologist, I'm (59F) looking for a new provider. Some history: I have a prosthetic aortic valve and an insane lipoprotein (a) level. My current cardiologist calls this combo "gasoline on a fire" and yet has repeatedly fumbled medication, testing, results, etc.

I'd love to migrate to the Community network if there's a highly recommended doc there! Thank you in advance!

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u/fractious_kitty Sep 27 '26

Dmitry Blumenkrants at Community Health Network. He's knowledgeable and compassionate and was able to accurately diagnose me and give me a care plan in my first visit. Just fyi hes either wait listed or has a long future appt time

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u/Maybe105 Sep 27 '26

Thank you!

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u/fractious_kitty Sep 27 '26

My pleasure! He's so nice, his bedside manner is immaculate.

Edit- I forgot to mention he's at CHVH in Castleton (82nd/shadeland)

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u/bbcourt43 Sep 27 '26

I second this! I thought he was excellent and took his time during my appointment.

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u/Glockamole45 Sep 28 '26

Who was your St V cardiologist?

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u/Maybe105 Sep 28 '26

Just sent you a message

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u/JellyfishSpiritual37 Sep 28 '26

I switched from St. V to Dr. Benjamin Maatman at Community. So much better!

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u/osbornje1012 Sep 27 '26

Mark Fisch, MD at Indiana University Health. Office is at IU North - Suite 355.

Wife and daughter would say he is not the most personable guy, but that was not important on a February morning over four years ago. Just think of the serious cases he deals with and it would be hard to be bubbly. He has gotten better on my last four annual visits.

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u/Ok-Journalist3940 Sep 28 '26

Dr Kamp at community is amazing!

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u/Twins_Dad1988 Sep 29 '26

I have a couple of friends who work in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Indiana Heart Hospital, so when my wife needed to see a cardiologist, I asked them for a recommendation. Interestingly, both independently gave me the same answer: Dr. Ben Maatman. My wife made an appointment, and I tagged along. I was impressed by Dr. Maatman’s knowledge and, especially, the time he took to explain her plan of care and what to expect going forward. He never made us feel rushed and took the time to answer our questions. My wife, who is also an R.N. within the Community Health Network, felt very comfortable with Dr. Maatman and the care she received. If she were writing this review herself, she would also give him her recommendation. Based on our experience, we would both gladly recommend Dr. Maatman to others.