Dr. Angelo A. Vlessis, MD | Bend, OR | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Angelo Vlessis has practiced thoracic surgery and cardiology for 38 years and is affiliated with Saint Charles Bend. He speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Vlessis earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. Patients rate him 4.78 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.8

9 Ratings
38 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Michigan Health System
6 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Vlessis' Ratings and Reviews

4.8

9 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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I brought my Mother in for a surgery consult. Dr. Vlessis was easy to talk to, took plenty of time to explain everything in terms my Mother would understand. He was kind and compassionate. My Mother and I felt she was in very good hands if she needed to have Open Heart Surgery. His office staff was excellent as well.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 9th, 2018

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I was rushed to St Charles 19 years ago in an ambulance. The first attempt to put in a new heart valve did not take, and I was rushed back into surgery, where a new mechanical St Jude Mitral Heart Valve was inserted by Dr Vlessis. I am hoping to go back to Bend to see him again and get his opinion on correcting the leakage around my heart valve. I was very impressed with Dr. Vlessis's bed side manner and the care and time he took with me to explain what he had done. I would highly recommend Dr. Vlessis to anyone needing heart surgery. I am sure he had a lot to do with saving my life!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 14th, 2017

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My only surgery experience, but ultimately the most important as it saved my life. Dr. Vlessis's reputation and admiration by coworkers in the local medical field is remarkable and impressive to say the least. Unsolicited feedback by the same professional types was always incredibly passionate in admiration for his skills. His bedside manner was extremely friendly, calming and left me confident that I was in great hands. Based on what I knew that I had put my body through due to my poor choices in taking adequate recommended preventative care, other doctors implied quite strongly that I not only could have died but that only minimal long term damage to my heart having occurred is amazing. I attribute this to Dr. Vlessis's skills. Obviously, I would encourage anyone requiring this type of surgery to use him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 13th, 2014

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Dr. Vlessis was great. He treated my congenital heart defect and I was out of the hospital in 3 days. I would highly recommend him as a surgeon. He is a good person and an excellent surgeon.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 30th, 2010

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Angelo Vlessis came to my aid when i had a problem after bypass surgery. He became my confidont for the five days i spent in the hospital. He was the only surgeon i saw in my room after my ordeal.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 29th, 2009

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Highly skilled sureon, with excellent patient rapport.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 22nd, 2008

Saint Charles Bend

2500 Ne Neff RdBend, OR 97701

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Angelo Anthony Vlessis, MD	Kimberly Kay Canaday	Jamie Alexis Hopewell	Dr. David Gerard Burger, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Interventional Cardiology
			Accepts New Patients
4.8 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (5 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience			30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Bend , OR	Sisters , OR	Bend , OR	Edmonds , WA
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine			Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Michigan Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine in 1989 and OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Vlessis' NPI number is 1043237084.

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