Earl L Holloway, MD

Elizabeth… i understand your concern about receiving services but specialists frequently require referrals to see new patients… i have known dr. Holloway for a number of years and feel that he is the best in the biz… im sure there are other cardiologists you can see… bishop tom…

So awful! Even if you have a PPO, that does not require a referral, they won’t accept you without one. I can’t even imagine how many people they are denying care.

I wish there were more stars I could give this Doc. Dr. Holloway guided my husband through major heart disease over 12 years before hubby succumbed to cancer. Prior to my own treatment husband repeatedly reported how happy he was with Dr. H & how much confidence he had in him. When I had a sudden attack of chest pain hubby called Dr. H to see me in the hospital. The hospital staff ran tests & immediately assured me it wasn’t heart, probably an esophogeal spasm. and released me. But it was only Dr. Holloway who told me exactly what the CT scans had shown: pneumonia, pericarditis, & pneumonia. None of the staff docs, including my own internist gave me that detailed info. When I reported this info to a new internist, it led to further testing which disclosed a serious lung disease that had gone on for years undiagnosed. This doc is serious, conscientious, & knows his stuff. He’s not a chit-​chatter so might appear brusque once in a while, but if you want a top notch cariologist, he’s your man.

based on these reviews i decided to go out of network and see Dr Holloway. staff was very nice on phone. the ECG was very professional and seemed thorough. i felt Dr Holloway was somewhat absent minded, as he forgot some things. i also did not click with his personality — but that is a subjective thing.
what bothered me the most was that i was not able to discuss Chronic Fatigue Syndrome research or explore the possibilities of CFS and its effect on the heart — that are in the process of being studied. he shot me down — plain and simple — coming from what appeared to be very close mindedness. i would have preferred other tests — as done in some of the CFS trials — or some effort. in fact the appointment was for 2 hours and i was ready to go in an hour and 15. i asked how much the visit was — and the staff person kind of snapped at me. left feeling like i should had gone with my HMO referral.

I am so thankful for finding Dr Holloway!!! I have a fairly major heart problem, have been neglecting it for a while and was scared of disapproval. I can’t tell you how great I felt after seeing Dr Holloway! Not only did he not have a condescending attitude but he reassured me that everything was «OK». After seeing my heart on his in office Echo I put down my cigarette habit of 30 years. THANK YOU Dr Holloway!!!
BTW, this comes from a Nurse that should know better but it took him to show me the way.

I am bless to meet Dr. Holloway, thats all I can say! =)

I guess Dr. Holloway is very good at what his doing, but what bothered me his angels in his office. They are very RUDE!!! as in extremely RUDE especiall the one who is in the front office. NO ETIQUETTE at all. the other lady at the back with Major attitute too!!!
seriously, these kind of workers should be FIRED!!!

I can’t thank Dr. Holloway and his staff enough for the care that they’ve given to me. My entire experience with them has been nothing but pleasant. This is saying a lot considering I just went through coronary bypass surgery.
I was referred to his office by my regular PCP’s Physician’s Assistant with glowing reviews. I was able to get in for an appointment within a week. There was even a live person who answered the phone. She was a sweet as pie and tried to make me as comfortable as possible.
When I visited I was immediately greeted by reception. She was courteous and attentive.
The technician who took the EKG and did the echocardiogram was a crack-​up! I think her name was Sharon or Shannon. Unfortunately, I’m terrible with names. She made every effort to put me at ease. Very friendly and warm.
Dr. Holloway, himself, was so thorough. He had me give him a detailed description and history of my pains. When I was finished he was concerned enough that he scheduled an angiogram for the following week. He made sure that I understood what he thought I had and what treatments were available.
Turned out that I needed bypass surgery. The heart surgeon was fine with me leaving the hospital and schedule for a later time, but Dr. Holloway didn’t want to take the chance. When he heard that I wanted to schedule for later he visited me at the hospital to urge me to reconsider. I felt that I was in such capable and concerned hands I took his advice and stayed.
My total days in the hospital was 9 days. Dr. Holloway visited me at least once a day on Saturday and Sunday and came by twice a day during the week. You just don’t see that level of care anymore.
God forbid that you would need to see a cardiologist, but if you do, consider Dr. Holloway. My friends and family who had the pleasure of meeting him have not stopped raving about what an amazing, caring doctor he is. He really takes his oath as a physician to heart.

Dr. Holloway may be an excellent doctor but his receptionist is a Bitch.
I am a female in my twenties and have started having heart problems. The er recommended I see a cardiologist. The receptionist Vicky was totally rude to me, stressed me out and was no help. I have decided instead of seeing this doctor to drive all the way to Marin to see another specialist just so I do not have to deal with her again.
I called because I have a heart condition I need checked out and all she did was upset me and stress me out even more.

So as I was driving from Vermont to the Bay Area I experienced a rapid heartbeat that wouldn’t go away. I had to have it reversed at a hospital in Pennsylvania.
When I got insurance my PCP referred me to Dr Holloway. I have never known a doctor to take as much time with me as he did. After diagnosis he sat with my partner and me for about an hour explaining everything, what meds I should be on, any complications I should look out for, and drawing pictures of my condition. He is always down to earth and explains everything in an easy to understand way. And he has a great wit. I always come away with a smile. Once, my fast heartbeat started again and I called his office. He asked me to come right in so they could do an ekg and ultrasound while it was happening.
His staff is super nice and efficient.
I have since moved to Texas and still need to find a doctor. I wish Dr. Holloway could clone himself. I doubt there is a doctor here as good as Dr. Holloway.

I am so happy to be the first to review Dr. Holloway. I am a twenty-​something vegetarian who’s father passed away before he turned 60 of a massive heart attack. I also had the cholesterol level of an 80 year old smoker who ate meat 3 times a day. After years of trying to get doctors to help me by saying something other than «eat less fat, exercise more» Dr. Holloway (in 4 months) got my cholesterol levels to within NORMAL limits! this is a big deal for me and my family and I can not recommend him more highly. He is a slow and steady making sure that everything is checked off and he gets the job done. He is also open to all types of people and is funny as heck!