Valley Surgical Clinics

Surgeon ā€¢ Surgical center

šŸ˜  Please do not go to this practice. I have been dealing with them for nearly a year trying to clear up my account. I have left multiple voicemails and neither Sandy or Danielle in their office have returned my calls. I went to this office in March of 2018 after a visit to the ER the previous night. T... People often mention surgery, Mekel, office, recommend, time, surgeon, great, care, feel, team,


Address

16601 N 40th St #204, Phoenix, AZ 85032, United States

Website

valleysurgicalclinics.com

Contact

+1 602-996-4747

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (75 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Wednesday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Thursday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Friday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9ā€Æam to 5ā€Æpm

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  • 1/5 Jazmin A. 5 years ago on Google
    Please do not go to this practice. I have been dealing with them for nearly a year trying to clear up my account. I have left multiple voicemails and neither Sandy or Danielle in their office have returned my calls. I went to this office in March of 2018 after a visit to the ER the previous night. The ER doctor referred me to this office for a surgical consult. The surgeon that saw me in this practice was Dr Hillmann, he spoke to me for less than 15 minutes (but billed my insurance for a 45 minute consult) - he used scare tactics to say that I HAD to have surgery but then went on to scare me even more when he said I would have additional risks during the surgery, completely making me feel fearful and scared to have someone with his bedside manner cut me open. It has been nearly a year now and I ended up not having the surgery because of the way he made me feel. If you have a patient in need of surgery scaring the daylight out of them is not the way to handle their already vulnerable state. I went with my gut feeling on this one and decided to not have the surgery and speak with my primary doctor who said I could try out a natural approach to handle my condition, which has worked great! It's been nearly a year and I have not needed surgery. I still consulted a different surgeon in case I do have to have surgery and the treatment I received was literally night and day!
    3 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Chuck A. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the doctors from this office visited me when I was in the hospital. It was a year and a half before they billed my insurance. I called the office they told me that they didnā€™t bill me and that they would bill my insurance. I called the next week a different lady proceeded to tell me that they did bill me, after talking to them for 30 minutes she admitted that they didnā€™t bill me. I explained that my insurance will now decline their request and they will have to file a grievance. She said that they would handle it. After 30 days o received another bill, I called and left a voicemail they never called me back. Now this is the 3 month and I received a bill saying that my insurance paid me and that I owe them. So I checked my insurance and they STILL havenā€™t billed them. I left another message today and I will call again tomorrow. Definitely do not use these Doctors or go to these offices if you have a choice.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 dawnyofthelight 2 years ago on Google
    The receptionist who answered the phone is very rude She won't even reschedule an appointment
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melanie S. 4 years ago on Google
    Dr. Johnson took care of my mom's surgery when she was admitted in the hospital. Follow up instructions and visits have been very clear, concise and convenient. Jami (Dr. Johnson's medical assistant) thoroughly followed through on all appointment requirements, medical directives AND insurance. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Myy N. 4 years ago on Google
    From start to finish this place was very helpful, courteous and super professional. Just want to thank Dr Johnson who performed my surgery perfectly. Thank you Jaime for taking care of all my insurance paperwork & for setting up my surgery at john c lincoln deer valley without any issues. Thank you to all the front desk ladies for being so polite & patient while helping me.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 5 years ago on Google
    Doctor Francisco Rodriguez is the BEST surgeon ever. He was the only surgeon in this town that believed i was sick even after many test said I wasn't and gave me surgery. Turned out I had a hole in my stomach...I feel blessed he SAVED my life literally. His assistant is pretty awesome too. Highly Recommend Valley Surgical Center to everyone.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 2/5 Mark D. 4 years ago on Google
    Emergency Gallbladder Removal - surgery performed but 1/3 to 1/2 of Gallbladder remains and it is full of gallstones. Surgeon's report says completely removed. Totally let down and have required 3 more procedures since the Surgery in August.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andria H. 2 years ago on Google
    Drs Chakravorty and Johnson are awesome! I saw them when I was admitted to the hospital with complicated diverticulitis, which subsequently required a bowel resection. Both were kind, empathetic, and really listened to me about my concerns.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Margie G. 7 months ago on Google
    I found myself needing emergency surgery. Lucky for me Dr. Mekel was the one who did surgery on me. My journey took over eight months and Dr. Mekel was there with me throughout my ordeal. He is a kind and respectful doctor. He takes the time to listen to you and is never in a rush. I am so glad he was the one who took over my care. His staff in his office is amazing. I canā€™t say enough about Dr. Mekel, just thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cindy P. 10 months ago on Google
    I was in the hospital with gallbladder issues when I met Dr Mekel. He quickly reviewed my tests and was very positive that he could perform my surgery within a few hours. I have never had a surgery prior to this, but felt no apprehension at all with the care of Dr Mekel and his team!! He proved to be a fabulous surgeon, my recovery was smooth, and I healed very quickly!! This was such a positive experience and I feel Dr Mekel gave me a new lease on life!!!

  • 5/5 Isabel D. 4 months ago on Google
    Dr Mohan is incredible! He has excellent bedside manner and He is an incredibly skilled surgeon. Luann Went above and beyond when we were desperately trying to book a surgery date. She was diligent and professional. She is an incredible asset to the office! Dr. Mohan and Luann make an unbeatable expert team.! I would recommend them to anyone.

  • 5/5 Mckinnley A. 8 months ago on Google
    Dr. Kei Nagatomo provided a pleasurable experience that exceeded my expectations of a healthcare surgeon. He came to my room preop to make sure that I understood everything about the procedure in and so I could ask him questions directly. Heā€™s very cheery and has a bright smile which immediately alleviates your anxiety. He greeted me in the operating room and before assured me that everything was going to go smoothly. He met me again in the postop, or he checked on me for a final time to make sure that I was feeling good. He eventually made it to my room to make sure that I understood that surgery went well and answer any questions he had. I also saw him on my follow up appointment, which was again another pleasure. I would recommend this surgeon anytime any day. Youā€™re looking for a procedure to get done, heā€™s the guy!

  • 5/5 John R. 8 months ago on Google
    Dr Mekel was fantastic. He took the time to provide detailed overviews throughout the entire process. He and Luann were available to answer any questions even over the weekend. I went through A very complex surgery as a result of having my colon perforated during a routine colonoscopy that was done by another GI physician that will go un-named Highly recommend dr Mekel and his team.

  • 5/5 Michael A. 5 months ago on Google
    At a time when some medical services are in decline, I was pleasantly surprised with Dr. Ramalingham and Valley Surgical Clinics. I was in need of a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). Prior to surgery he explained everything well and the surgery went smoothly. LuAnn, his medical assistant was able to move up my surgery date several days since I was in increasing pain due to my inflamed gallbladder. Dr. Ramalingham and Valley Surgical Clinics are exceptional. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of reliable surgical care.

  • 5/5 marc c. 5 months ago on Google
    Was in a motorcycle accident nothing broken but was transported to the hospital. During one if the scans a shadow appeared and after further test the shadow turned out to be a tumor. Dr. Mekel was the surgeon of the team that my case was assigned to and knock on wood he was. He relays a calm in you as he delivers a whole picture of what is and what will happen during surgery and post surgery. I believe my riding angel prevented major impact at the accident site to get me into Dr Mekels hands. The tumor was a stage T2 so no further treatment for the cancer. By the way the tumor was the size of a tomato almost totally blocking my colon. Thanks doc for saving me your the best.

  • 5/5 Jeannie F. 5 months ago on Google
    Dr.Mekel is a Wonderful Dr. He is very good at his job. He is also so caring and listens to his patients. He saved my sons lifeā¤

  • 5/5 Linda s. 5 months ago on Google
    We were lucky to find Dr. Ramalingham when my fiancĆ©ā€™s appendix burst and needed emergency surgery. From the start, I knew we had the right doctor. Heā€™s real and honest. Took the time and explained everything to me so there wasnā€™t any surprises. And heā€™s funny with a terrific sense of humor. His staff is very accommodating, especially his assistant, LuAnn. I donā€™t know what I would have done without her. She got us thru the process and set up everything after he left the hospital. Last week, he had hernia surgery, also performed by Dr. R. Same results! If you need surgery, I would highly recommend Dr. Ramalingham. Heā€™s great!

  • 5/5 Judith R. 5 months ago on Google
    My surgery was a great success! Dr. Romalingam and his entire staff was patient, explained things well, and just fantastic!! In the office, his front desk was really nice and gave me a lot of information and LuAnn helped me after with a f/u visit and my return to work. I will recommend them to everyone I know!!

  • 5/5 Ken K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Dr. Mekel and his team did an excellent job with my hernia surgery. They all explained to me what to expect as I was getting prepped for surgery. All of his team were very personable, and made me feel comfortable, and at ease just before the surgery. I will use them again if needed. I would recommend them to anyone needing this type of surgery.

  • 5/5 Guillermo P. 2 months ago on Google New
    I would 110% recomend anyone who is seeking to get healthy go to Valley Surgical Clinics. I had the gastric bypass surgery done by the expert hands of Dr. Ramalingam. He explained everything and answered any questions I had since the beginning of the process. In addition to Dr. Ramalingam, his assistant LuAnn was great when scheduling and making sure everything was right on track. I am very grateful to everyone. This was truly a life-changing experience.

  • 5/5 Sue M. 4 months ago on Google
    Dr Mekel did an appdectimy on me and did a wonderful job! Since it was urgent i had never met him so his visit right before surgery was very nice he explained everything and made me feel at ease and confident in him as my surgeon His whole team was wonderful. My surgery went well he did a great job! My f/u at his office was great. Everyone was very nice and efficent! I wud recommend him for any surgery and definitely go to him again

  • 5/5 Caitlin M. 4 months ago on Google
    Dr. Mekel is wonderful. He spends time with you as a patient and does not rush. Heā€™s very thorough and makes you feel comfortable. Luann is also amazing!! Sheā€™s organized and always follows up. Canā€™t say enough good stuff about this practice.

  • 5/5 tony b. 8 months ago on Google
    Dr Mekel is an amazing surgeon! His team is great at what they do and you can tell they truly care. I would highly recommend Valley Surgical Clinics to everyone I know that needs their services. The whole office was amazing and everyone that works there is very helpful, friendly, and personable. Luann made everything we were going through a whole lot easier and helped with all our questions and concerns right away. My health issues were not easy but having such great people take care of me made the experience a whole lot better. Thank you to Dr. Mekel, Luann, the Nurses, the Receptionist and the whole team at VSC!

  • 5/5 Heather R. 7 months ago on Google
    Dr. Mekel is an outstanding surgeon, and his staff, most notably LuAnn and Damien were personable, helpful and kind. From my first consultation, through the surgery, and my post-op visit, I felt valued and safe. I highly recommend Valley Surgical Clinics to anyone else who needs their gallbladder removed. 5 stars!

  • 5/5 LaToya D. 6 months ago on Google
    Dr. Mekel was amazing from the first moment I met him, up to my Last visit. He kept me very well informed and in the loop about everything thing that was to take place during my visits and surgery. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking into bariatrics. LuAnn was just as amazing she made sure I had everything I needed to move forward in my process very professional and kind this was a good experience thanks to you Botha and your team thank you all.

  • 5/5 Doug T. 6 months ago on Google
    Had cellulitis that needed to be looked at quickly before I went out of town for a cruise. Dr Ramalingam and Luann made room in their busy schedule to fit me in the next morning. They made me feel very good about the problem I had. The follow up visits since weā€™re just as great. They really care about you and it puts you at ease. Iā€™ll always come back to this office for future care when needed. Thanks again šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Linda H. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr Bourne was excellent. She provided me with lots of information about my surgery. I am very satisfied with her and her assistant, Daniell.

  • 1/5 Nate J. 1 year ago on Google
    My entire experience with this place was a waste of time and a joke! I canā€™t believe I even have to pay for services not provided. Not only did I spend over 30 min on the phone multiple times trying to get this office to order/then obtain the chest scan. They then canceled my appointment on the day of! And the only reason I knew is cause my wife was calling to make sure they received the results (which they told her they did. However when I went in to be seen they did NOT!) I showed up 30 min early for this appointment and waited over an hour and a half to see a Dr. Who then told me that my chest x ray was wrong? And that they didnā€™t think I had anything wrong or that was indicated on the results from the scan (that my PCP had to order and good thing they did otherwise it wouldnā€™t have been done!). I did not feel any more assured or confident in the healing of my injuries after this visit! & now have had to schedule an additional Dr appointment with my PCP in order to follow up on this chest scan to make sure my lung and ribs are all healing properly. I hope this is not your practices normal treatment of patients because if I hadnā€™t been to prior appointments checking on my healing I would have been far more concerned by the lack of care and effort put into reassuring everything was healing properly and that there was no need for immediate intervention or care!

  • 5/5 Breanna M. 1 year ago on Google
    I First met with Dr.Chakravorty in May of 2022 after landing in the emergency room for a diverticulitis flare. This was my 2nd time at the hospital for a flare prior to this last ER visit, i dealt with all the nasty flares at home, maybe about 10-12 flares in a matter of a year. I honestly expected this to now be my new normal, but Dr. Chakravorty brought lots of hope back. He was confident of his work and brought so much comfort through the entire journey. He showed genuine concerned and in todays days thats rare, he treated me with compassion and always took the time to explain everything. Didnā€™t matter how many times I asked a question he found a way to break it down to me. This was my first major surgery and i was the first in my family to have major surgery so it was a pretty big deal to me and my family, scary to be exact, but he made sure to explain they positive outcome with out sugar coding the cons. 3 Weeks post op and im feeling great! I would recommend Dr. Chakavorty to everyone and the staff at Valley Surgical Clinics, they were always so great and accommodating appointments and getting back to me!

  • 1/5 Paul J. S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was misdiagnosed here at this clinic. My doctor said I had a hemorrhoid and that was not the case. The surgeon even worked at this clinic who performed the initial surgery on me, he name was Dr. Habera or something to that effect. That surgery left me getting constant infections that was later properly diagnosed at another facility as either a cyst or ingrown hair, and was properly removed. I had to have two surgeries thanks to this place. If you are going to go here, call your insurance and ask to go anywhere else!!

  • 1/5 Jennifer O. 2 years ago on Google
    Hmmm...brought my Dad here for an appointment. We have been waiting over an HOUR and a HALF and STILL waiting! Front staff is fairly nice but this is ridiculous! Nobody cares here. Especially for immunocompromised people in a waiting room?!? If I could give 0 stars I would for this clinic.

  • 1/5 Derek B. 1 year ago on Google
    The worst medical care I've ever had ! I have 6 broken ribs a scapula and a partial collapse of a lung and they cleared me to go back to work in 24 days and 55 days I was 100% supposably ..... I'm still not right ...

  • 5/5 Mirsad M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr Mohan Ramalingan did hernia surgery very well. From first meeting he was very kind. I'm satisfied and happy. Thanks

  • 5/5 Angelica T. 1 year ago on Google
    Best experience that I had Very detailed and the Doctor was their to talk to me before and after surgery Everyone was amazing he also made my belly button look normal thank you so much Very Friendly like I knew him for a long time and made me feel very calm for the whole thing highly recommend

  • 1/5 Dave J. 1 year ago on Google
    I am reviewing Dr. Ramalingam's philosophy in dealing with patients, and not his medical expertise. That's because I left his office after significant time spent in a room where he was a "no show." His medical assistant took me in at the time of my appointment, and told me "He'll be right here. Just hang on a minute." Sure enough time went by, and more time, and finally I decided to go ask someone what was going on. The office staff seemed to treat my concern as a regular occurrence with Dr. Ramalingam. "He still has other patients to see before you . . . " Wow. I don't know why this doctor treats people like that, but it sure isn't something I'd inflict on someone in my business. Can't you send a medical assistant back in every ten or fifteen minutes just to keep the patient "warm" to the process? To just close the door and desert the "customer" seems a very strange practice. This guy clearly practices the "Doctor as God" philosophy. I got up, warned them I'd leave if no one would provide me with help, and when no one came ten minutes later, I left.

  • 5/5 Cherish R. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice and helpful staff. Dr Rodriguez is great. Update... My husband needed surgery and Dr Rodriguez did a fantastic job. Excellent Dr.


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