Paul C. Maccaro, MD

My MIL is suffering from some elderly ailments. One of these ailments is “fainting”. Two years ago, he diagnosed it as vasovagal syncope - a condition that we recently discovered can be treated with a medication. Both Dr. Boughal and Dr. Maccaro said she needs a Link, then a pacemaker. This did not correct the problem, as she continued to faint. Dr. Boughal and Dr. Macaro stated she needed to go for a tilt test. This is an expensive, invasive test. It involves making the patient pass out, on purpose. We brought in a PA who specializes in treating the elderly. She performed a non-invasive test to determine that it was indeed this vasovagal syncope. These test results, which are used by John Hopkins Medical Center, were brought to Dr. Boughal so that he could duplicate the test and write a prescription for the needed medicine. He refused. Dr. Macao’s office also refused to perform this non-invasive test. They both wanted the expensive test, that was performed in the hospital for an… incredible amount of money. The result of this expensive tilt test, you ask? Yes, she has been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope just like the PA’s test results and was prescribed the medication the PA suggested. In short, we are extremely upset and disappointed with Dr. Boughal and Dr. Macaro who seem to put money ahead of patient care.Lastly, you never see Dr. Maccaro unless he is performing surgery on you. You only get to see his staff.

He is such a fantastic doctor!! Very caring and committed to your well-being. Spends a lot of time and is incredibly smart. I highly recommend him. I know you will love him too.

I just had a consultation with Dr. Maccaro. He inspires confidence and trust. He is a gentle gentleman and very very smart. He is an outstanding diagnostician and a straight shooter. I like him. You will too.

Dr. Maccaro is an excellent doctor. He implanted my ICD and I have had no problems ever since.