Dr. Helga Maria L Vanherle, MD

My troponin level soared while I was in the care of USC (indicator of a heart attack). When a cardiologist was called for consult, it was Van Herle. She left my care to students- never bothering to see the patient (although she subsequently billed the student's visit under her name). When I insisted on seeing an actual cardiologist before being released, she begrudgingly showed up at 12:30 Friday with her purse on her shoulder; she was more interested in working 1/2 day than directing my care. Never saw her again. As she walked out the door, she told a non-cardiologist to write orders for a single cardiac test "if you have the time." No surprise, it was the wrong test and it was of no help. I am now under the care of a compassionate, knowledgeable cardiologist that promptly did a thorough series of tests and identified my heart problem. He was appalled that I hadn't received a thorough cardiac workup before being released from the USC Keck Hospital. Thanks, Van… Hurle, for putting my life at risk. I

Dr. Van Herle is everything that the best doctor can be. She is very knowledgeable, professional, prompt, caring, sympathetic and very attentive. She will step in on behalf of her patient. She came to check on me in ICU right after my open heart surgery even though she met me only twice before that. She always follows up on your condition, be it a work day or a weekend. I feel very fortunate to cross the path of such wonderful doctor and beautiful human being, and wish more people like Dr. Van Herle would enter the world of medicine our days. I can't thank Dr. Van Herle enough, she is simply the best doctor!

Dr. Van Herle literally "saved my life" by understanding that my heart's mitral valve was in serious trouble, even though I didn't have the usual symptoms. She is kind, caring and very knowledgeable. She guided me to a perfect recovery... Truly a great and unique doctor. I highly recommend her to all - everyone should get their heart checked before the problem becomes a life or death situation. It is not just men who suffer from heart disease.

i was lucky enough to be able to see Dr.Van Herle and i got to say she is one of the best doctors that i have ever seen and i couldnt ask for anything more from her.