Patient Experience
Had to get a mole checked and removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first—anything involving 'biopsy' sounds scary. But Dr. Collaco made it so straightforward. She showed me exactly what she was going to do, the whole thing took maybe ten minutes, and she kept chatting about my dog to distract me. The parking lot was packed that day, but the procedure itself was the easiest part. Got the results back fast, all clear, and the scar is barely there.
The clinic itself was calm, which helped a lot. I was pretty anxious. The person at the front desk saw I was fidgeting and offered me a water while I waited. Even the nurse who took my vitals was really kind, just had a nice way about her. It felt like the whole place, not just the doctor, was set up to make you feel a bit more at ease. It's a small thing, but it matters when you're not feeling great.
What I remember most is how she talked to my elderly mom. Mom gets confused easily and is hard of hearing. Dr. Collaco didn't rush. She leaned in, spoke clearly, and repeated things without a hint of annoyance. She'd explain something to me, then turn to my mom and say the same thing in simpler words, just to include her. That patience and respect meant the world to us. You don't see that everywhere.
I was so nervous going in for my first physical in years. My hands were literally shaking. Dr. Vyas just talked to me like a normal person, explained everything he was doing, and by the end I felt silly for worrying so much. He's really calm and doesn't make you feel rushed at all.
Had a persistent cough that was wrecking my work week. Booked with Dr. Vyas, got in, got a clear diagnosis and prescription. No fluff, just solved the problem. Follow-up was easy via the portal. Exactly what I needed.
Look, I hate going to the doctor. But Dr. Vyas is straight-up. I told him my back was killing me, he asked the right questions, checked me over, and gave me a plan that actually worked. No sugar-coating, just facts. Would go back.
My whole family came down with something nasty last month. By the time I dragged myself in, I was exhausted. The waiting room was packed, so I was bracing for a long visit. Dr. Vyas listened to my whole saga—the kid's fevers, my symptoms, everything. He remembered details I'd mentioned in passing from a visit two years ago. He didn't just treat the bug; he asked how I was managing the stress of it all and adjusted my treatment because he knew I was the sole caretaker. It felt like he was treating me, not just a chart.