Dr. Patrick Ma
Dr. Patrick Ma
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Calgary, AB
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| Gender: | Male |
| Specialty: | Cardiologist |
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| Phone: | 403-571-8600 |
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| Answers Email: | No |
| Online Appt. Scheduling: | No |
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Cardiologist-related: heart disease, heart problems, artery disease, arterial disease, vein problems, stents, angioplasty, coronary artery disease
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10/24/12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Dr Patrick Ma has been my heart doctor for over 10 years. As a doctor I am sure he is really good. Everything else sucks. His staff is rude. There is always at least an hour wait. This goes back to the staff and not knowing how to schedule appts. I have cancelled all further appts with Dr Ma due to his staff and not being rich. I dislike having to wait an hour past my appt time for him to say ok we need to do tests. I live two hours away from Calgary, this is not feasible for him to see me for 10 mins and then have me drive back a month later for tests that he does every single time I am there. I should be able to book these tests for the same day I am I there to see him. But because he runs so far behind schedule this would hold up other Dr's. Sorry Dr Ma but we are not all made of money and my time is valuable! So I guess I am no longer welcome to be your patient. I would never reccomend Dr Ma or his office. I will go see another dr. Where my time/money is valued and respected. | Respond |
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1/22/11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | Dr. Ma is currently treating me for a reoccuring atrial fibrillation condition. He is very knowledgable and effective in helping to control my problem. His staff also is very knowledgable, helpful and come across to be very caring and concerned. Dr. Ma has a dry sense of humor which appears to go right over many peoples head, which they sadly misinterpet to be rude or abrupt. He is very busy but tends to be fairly close to his times with minimal delays. I would highly recommend Dr. Ma and his team to anyone and advise them to lighten up for an interesting health experience. | See Responses |
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10/10/10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Cares only about making money. More like a ruthless business man- can also be rude if you are not prepared to play his game. Probably will not continue seeing you if you do not enter one of his drug studies. His staff will just cut you out of appointments. Blames other doctors when his treatments fail. | Respond |
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2/16/10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Although my highly respected family physician stated that my cardio tests were quite good, Dr. Ma indicated that I had “blocked arteries” and would require either (a) numerous medications, or (b) an angiogram and possibly an angioplasty. As it turns out, I have one small, tertiary artery with minor, reversible plaque. My impression of Dr. Ma is that he is overzealous concerning treatment, has poor bed-side manners, and makes bizarre analogies concerning heart health. Overall, I would NOT recommend Dr. Ma to others. | Respond |
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10/27/09 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | Once again I am writing because I feel that some patients are being unfair to Dr. Ma. He has been my cardiologist since 1997. Were it not for him I wouldn't be here today and neither would the rest of you. It saddens me when Alberta is in such dire need of specialists that many of you choose to shout the faults of the ones who have decided to stay here despite lucrative offers elsewhere. I'm sorry if you have had to wait past your appt. time, I've had to wait too but his intelligence and expertise are worth the wait. Keep in mind how many lives he's trying to save and also keep in mind that yours is one of them. Also, if you don't get the answer you're looking for look somewhere else and give the rest of us a chance to utilize his much appreciated time and knowledge. Once again Dr. Ma my heartfelt thanks goes out to you sir. Please do not let the narrow-mindedness of some speak for us all. With respect, Carron Boos. | Respond |
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9/5/09 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | Four years ago I was a patient of Dr. Ma and required and Angioplasty. His service was excellant, professional, and compassionate. I am now 60 and am happy to live in Canada and be under his care again. | Respond |
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9/3/09 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Dr. Ma gave my 82 year old, blind father his care and concern. We believe he's the reason why my Dad pulled through this. He was our Angel on Dad's shoulder. Blessed to have him as our Cardiologist. Dr. Mah was warm,friendly,and humorus to my Dad and Family. | Respond |
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7/21/08 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | I spoke to an older patient of Dr. Ma, who told me that he had to wait almost 1 hr. for him (he had appointment) and when Dr. Ma consulted him he was rud , impatient and treated him like a pice of furniture from his office. This patient doesn't want to go no more to Dr. Ma but it is affraid to say something because other doctors may find out about it and he will be "red flagged" among the doctors. Sad situation when doctors can terrorize sick,old people ;-( | Respond |
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6/26/08 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Dr. Ma is very compassionate-a wonderful Doctor and a real gentle man. I was referred to another cardio but waited until I could see Dr. Ma. In my opinion he is the best Cardiologist in Western Canada and I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ma as my Cardiologist. | Respond |
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6/3/08 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | This doctor told me I could never have a stroke on Coumadin, he was absolutely wrong. I also waited hours to see him. I am 80 years old. | Respond |
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9/27/07 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Had quite debilitating heart arrythmia which he sent me for thallium stress test for. The test had to be stopped because I became very dizzy due to the condition. I had a letter from his office saying the test results were normal & basically don't bother him anymore. Insisted on seeing him for an explanation & it bacame obvious he hadn't even seen the test results. Absolutely no confidence in him whatsoever. Changed cardiologists & got my problem fixed. | Respond |
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8/24/07 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | I have ben a patient of Dr. Ma for the last 2.5 years. Throughout that time, I have found him very professional and very knowledgable. It was through his knowledge and his trained staff at both the Cardiac Wellness Centre and at his office that my angina was treated successfully - two stent implants within three months. I am happy to be one of his patients. | Respond |
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8/3/07 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | cares only about making money. More like a ruthless business man- can also be rude if you are not prepared to play his game. Think twice if you have been entered in one of his studies to 'benefit the patient' | Respond |
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6/6/07 | 1 | 1 | 3 | My mother went to Dr.Ma for several years. She was very intimidated by his manner. She was put on different medications but was experiencing allergic reactions. Whenever she asked him any questions, she was told she was being a nuisance. Dr. Ma is ok as long as you don't question him or ask him any questions regarding your own health care. We ended up going with our mother on her appointments to be her advocate.On that occasion, I asked Dr.Ma what were the side effects for that particular drug. He immediately became hostile and rude and told us that if we wanted to know, we could go to the library and look it up ourselves. We were shocked by his reaction but we continued to ask questions as this was our right as a patient. Long story short.. he huffed out of the room without finishing the appointment and my mother never went back. His staff were also rude and arrogant. She now has a wonderful cardiologist who takes time to explain everything and she isn't afraid of him. | Respond | |
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6/2/07 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Dr. Ma was very honest and up front with us. He visited me everyday in the hospital and was always ready to answer any of the questions we had. Well done !!! | Respond | |
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5/22/07 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
It was the first time we met Dr. Ma and he did not make us wait for a long time. He was puntual and friendly. He knows what he was doing and seemed to be knowledgeable. We (my mother) have trust in him.
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Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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5/17/07 | 4 | 5 | 5 | I've been a patient of Dr. Ma's for 18 years & he always takes the time to answer my questions thoroughly and makes sure I understand; he never makes me feel like I'm wasting his time and I don't feel rushed like I do with other doctors. | Respond | |
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5/16/07 | 5 | 5 | 5 | I have been a satisfied patient of Dr. Ma's for almost ten years! He has treated me with the utmost respect and I sincerely owe him a lot. I was only 29 when I had my heart attack and it was Dr. Ma who not only saved my life but saw me through this very traumatic period. He is a straightforward doctor and unfortunately it is his position to sometimes tell us things we don't want to hear, I can't imagine it is any easier on him. I would like to point out that if it wasn't for him (and other cardiologists) many of us would be heading off to emergency where the wait could take up to 8 hours! Thank-you for many years of great service Dr. Ma! | Respond | |
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5/15/07 | 5 | 5 | 5 | He listens and seems interested in the problem, and desires to get to th bottom of it. I liked him and feel comfortable and safe in his care. I hardly had to wait at all, which is very unusual. | Respond | |
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5/11/07 | 4 | 5 | 5 | Dr.Ma is very attentive to me, discussing my concerns, adjusting my medications, with explanation, arranging stress testing, and ultrasound. Interaction with Dr.Ma is both a professional,and a " feel good " experience. Norm Henderson | Respond | |
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5/1/07 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Several years ago he telephoned [I'm from out of town]and said I would be getting a call from the Rockeyview to go in for shock treatments. When I didn't get a call and the Rockeyview didn't know anything about it I telephoned Dr. Ma and he said he should talk with me first and made an appointment. When I went in he asked how long it was since my condition occured. When I told him [he had my file in front of him] about 4 years he said "Oh, the shock treatments have to be done within 2 years". Then he suggested I hadn't had one of his earlier recommended tests carried not. I said I had. Eventually he found the results at the bottom of his file and proceeded to line me up for one of his drug testing programs. This is only one of a number of unsatisfactory stories I could tell. And, yes, as others have said, his office assistant at that time was extremely rude. | Respond | |
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4/23/07 | 3 | 5 | 5 | I found him very nice and personable. He answered all my questions and joked with me. I feel confident that I am in good hands. | Respond | |
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4/12/07 | 1 | 1 | 3 | How can I judge if he is knowledeable he does not talk to you just asks questions of course he is never on time and I let know that my time is just as valuable as his he did not like my remark and addressed all his questions to my wife (she is not the patient) my rating of this person is YUK | Respond | |
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4/4/07 | 1 | 1 | 1 | After being late for 2.5 Hr , Dr.Ma has not even apologiesed to the patient. When the patient ( 80 years old) told him that "2.5 hr for an old man is a long time to wait", Dr. Patrick Ma opened his office door and said: " If you don't like the waiting than find yourself another Cardiologist"! We have never been verbally abused and insulted that way ever and we hope we'll never be . We did find another doctor and we are happy about it. If there would be only one Cardiologist in the whole country by the name of Patrick Ma, I would rather move from Canada, than to see him. Very unpleasant person. | See Responses | |
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3/13/07 | 1 | 1 | 3 | I had Dr. Ma attend me in the Emergency department where I had a stress test to determine if I had or was having a cardiac 'event.' Dr. Ma ate his supper while I was on the treadmill and I can appreciate the demands on his time however, when he spoke to me it was with his back turned, mumbling that I'd have to be admitted and that was the last I saw of him. I tried to get him to give me more information however he summarily dismissed me as if I was an annoyance. No bedside manner! VT | Respond | |
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3/11/07 | 3 | 5 | 5 | Always has a room full of patients but is very thourough with exams and very much to the point about what you need and dont need. I put my life in this mans hands and I am glad I did. | Respond | |
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3/5/07 | 2 | 5 | 5 | Dr. Ma is a very busy doctor, however, I believe he is the best specialist available in Calgary. This doctor saved my dad's life and when the waiting times for surgery were too long for him to wait, he suggested some alternates. | Respond |
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