Valley Medical Oncology Consultants

I just started my chemo and the staff have really helped me with the process. I had no idea what to expect and they have been very thorough to go over all that is ahead and offering help with all possible side effects. I appreciate their attentiveness and their eagerness to make the whole experience as comfortable as possible.

Dr. Sawhney — Wait time 60 min, consulting time 5 min and he rush you out.

My Dad was treated by Dr. Sawhney, and he got the best treatment in the world right from Dr. Sawhney (who is the best) to Amita, his PA, and all the auxilliary statt members. My dad is now in remission, and we are ever so grateful for the exeptional treatment my dad received from Dr. Rishi Sawhney and his staff. Our family was always welcomed there with open arms and they understood are struggles and were very patient with all are questions and concerns. Thanks VMOC, and thanks Dr. Sawhney.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer, and Dr. Sawhney was my oncologist and Stacy Lasater was the P.A. (Physician Assistant). They definitely deserve more than 5 Stars for their ratings. Dr. Sawhney and Stacy are outstanding medical & healthcare providers. They take the time to listen to you and educate you on your diagnosis, prognosis, and outcome. They can get busy, but never too busy to talk to you person to person, with genuine concern. Their whole office staff works well together in providing care to their patients from beginning to end. They become your family, seeing you at your worst, yet hoping for the best for you. This is a good place to go because of the people who care for you… Valley Medical Oncology Consultants (VMOC).

Just wanted to update, after going here for 4+ years, it’s all gone downhill. Dr. Sawhney is clearly way overbooked and cannot handle his patient load. I’m always waiting at least 45 minutes. And when he finally comes in he’s just staring at his computer. He no longer treats me like a person. Going to find a new Oncologist soon!

I had breast cancer that was totally removed by lumpectomy with clear margins and clear lymph nodes. So I have to be on anastrazole for 5 years as a preventative measure. Dr. Sawhney’s PA, Amita Sangit, REFUSED to authorize refills unless I took a day off work to come in for a «check up». REALLY??? You are going to stop a cancer prevention medication because I haven’t been in to the office for 6 months??? REALLY??? YES!!! Check up consisted of drawing blood (all within normal limits), taking my blood pressure and pulse. Plus a $ 50 office visit co-​pay. What a way to discredit the medical profession; withhold preventative drug therapy, cause extreme anxiety in patient, bill patient and their insurance company for unnecessary office visit.
If it wasn’t for the fact that they already have all my records, I would switch Medical Oncologists in a heart beat to a physician in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Literature shows that positive long term oncology patient outcomes does not correlate with multiple, unnecessary office visits. Unfortunately, Dr. Sawhney and Valley Medical Oncology Consultants operate on a «Fee for Service» model which means they make more money by forcing you to come to the office frequently so they can bill your insurance and collect co-​pays. This should be criminal! In not too many years, this «Fee for Service» model will be eliminated by Medicare, Medi-​Cal and all other medical Insurance. Disgusting!

I have been under the care of Dr. Sawhney and his PA, Stacy since January of 2012 for a rare auto immune blood disorder, ITP. I have received the best of care from everyone at Valley Medical Oncology. The clinic is clean and the staff are always very pleasant.

Firstly, I commend the entire nursing/​front staff at VMC. All the nurses and front staff were very helpful. I would like to give them 5 stars, but my review is based on the doctor that I saw, Dr. Joseph Szumowski. Dr Szumowski has no bedside manners nor does he explore all options for his patients. He is rude and does not listen to what the patient wants. Hope is not in his vocabulary. To all his patients: Seek a second opinion!

There is nothing fun about having to go here twice a week for my mom’s breast cancer treatments, but the level of courtesy and professionalism the entire staff exude makes it so much more comfortable. The place, while always busy, is clean and kept up more by great attitudes and smiles. The kitchen facility is also nice and usually has some treats in it as most of us are there for 5 hour sessions. I’ll be happy as hell when I never have to go back, but in the meantime, I know I’ll never have to feel uneasy about the people taking care of my mom during this hard time.

5* Onclologist
I’m a patient of Dr. Rishi Sawhney since ⁶⁄₀₉. I adore Dr. Sawhney & his assistant Stacy. I have a very rare breast cancer (inflammatory bc) with bone metastasis and I have full confidence that I’m getting the most up to date treatment for my disease. Dr. Sawhney is completely thorough, compassionate, personable and quick to resolve any issues I’m having. I highly recommend Dr. Sawhney to any patient in need of a great oncologist. Dr. Sawhney gives so much to his patients and has a resource library with a professional oncology nurse on staff who helps all cancer patients with their journey. I’ve been very blessed in my care with Dr. Sawhney and highly recommend him to anyone in need.
Terri Terriquez

I have been under the care of Dr. Rishi Sawhney and his assistant Stacy since being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in October of 2009. I have received great care from them and I love them both, as well as the rest of the staff, especially the Chemo nurses. And it is now March 2011 and my cancer is miraculously in remission. They helped make a real nightmare into something I can now live with.