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About John Cava MD
Dr. Cava graduated cum laude at New York University before completing his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, N.J., with Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society honors. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New England Medical Center and a fellowship in Cardiology at Deaconess Hospital in Boston, via Harvard Medical School.
Formerly an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Cava has expertise in the areas of Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular medicine and Lipidology.
Dr. Cava is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
He is a clinical instructor or medicine at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School.
Locations
1076 North Main Street, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI
02904
Providence, RI
02904
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.
Patient Comments (152)
Professional caring knowledgeable
Everyone in the office was helpful, friendly, and professional.
It was a great experience. The staff and the doctor were very efficient and answered all my questions.
Dr. Cava deserves the highest praise for his competency, accessibility and for always taking the time to answer every question and to explain the results of the examination and tests. In terms of the care he provides to his patients I can truly say that in my long experience as a patient he is without peer in the medical profession!
On time and busy whole visit. Excellent and courteous staff. No improvements come to mind. I literally trust them with my life!
Great staff, & Dr Cava is very thorough All good. Enjoy the Holidays!
My experience at this office has always been excellent.
I always receive excellent service every time.
Dr Cava answers all questions cares about his patient
Dr. CAVA and staff have always been great to me.I'm so grateful for having Dr Cava as my cardiologist
Appointment ASAP. Less than 5 minute wait.Office staff very helpful and personable. After ekg, doctor came right in to examining room. Dr. came in smiling and asking how I was feeling. Explained situation and went over the tests to be given. Made sure I understood. Felt like he was on my side.
Great visit beginning to end!
It was a good visit. I can't think of anything that would have improved it.
Excellent care and explanation of my tests
Dr. Cava always explains things in an easy to understand manner. The staff there is always friendly and courteous.
The doctor always listens to me when I talk to him, made several suggestions about walking and exercise, asked me if I did some, told me how important it was. I am very pleased with my care. Thank you.
Everything went very well. There was some confusion regarding the time for my next appointment, but I was able to get that cleared up very quickly and easily.
Patient was listened to. Explanations and goals were clear and understandable. Patient's concerns were addressed to patient's satisfaction.
Dr. Cava is excellent. He is knowledgeable on my health issues, provides clear durection and gives goals. For example, I have a new goal to work with weights 1.5 hours per week to improve muscle which will help my hearth.I am very grateful he us my cardiologist
Always Professional and Courteous. Thank You
I was seen on time. Everyone was pleasant. All questions were answered and explained in an understanding way.
Listened to our concerns and did not rush the visit.
Dr. Cava is an excellent doctor and nice person so also the member of your office staff nice and pleasant thank you for taking care of my health I wish you have excellent physicians or internest like the the cardiology department thank you again for your service.
Timely appt. Friendly, personable and knowledgeable nurse taking vitals etc. Dr. Cava was clear in explaining why recommended tests would be useful. He reviewed my previous test results and answered my questions.
Very courteous & knowledgeable
Great nurse and the receptionist is fantastic and doctor Cava is knowledgeable and caring.
Excellent cardiologist and staff. No complaints.
Dr Cava is a smart man and I feel comfortable after I leave his office. He takes care of everything.
It is what i expected as a new patient. I do like the doctor I saw.
Very professional and interested.
great team working well with each other. listens and always polite.
Informed me prompt , and timely throughout process .
Dr. Cava is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in a way that I can understand. He is an excellent caregiver and i have complete confidence in him.The staff are all very caring and personable.
Everyone was very courteous and helpful.
Entirely satisfied with all aspects of this visit with Dr Cava and the entire staff
Never a problem when I see Dr. Cava. Have been seeing him for years. Staff is always pleasant.
Friendly staff
Perfect already
Good doctors office
Staff was very friendly and efficient.And I appreciated not having to wait for doctor!
Timely, professional, and most important caring.
Very attentive and friendly office
Excellent doctor !! We have this practice for few years…
Dr.Cava spoke directly to my health issues and explained and showed me on computer exactly what my situation is!His assistant as well as the front office staff and scheduler were extremely accommodating! Southcoast Health is truly a highly proficient and professional organization and works well as a team!Thank you for making the experience successful!Thumbs up!
I just started seeing this provider, at this point I am very pleased.
I trust my life with Dr Cava and the staff is great
Dr cava is great
Excellent service. Hygiene. Harmony in the environment
Everyone was efficient, friendly and easy to work with.
Everything is fine, everything is fine, everything is fine, the visit was excellent
Had a complete explanation of my current health which is very satisfactory .
This was my 1st visit & Dr.Cava was very through! He is a very nice doctor and listened to my concerns.
I enjoy Dr. Cava's great knowledge and experiences which he reiterates each time I visit his office.
Provided professional service informing me details to best take care of my condition.
Everything was done well. I was treated nicely and everything was exolained.
Prompt courteous service;listened well. Like emphasis on ways to maintain good health. No recommended changes.
Everything was done well. No improvement is needed.
It is a very professional center.
I was saw on time with a friendly staff and a good Dr
Everyone in the office is courteous, efficient and compassionate. I never have to wait a long time to be seen and I'm given the time I need to communicate my health issues.
Your team is very helpful and professional
Appointment was right on time, the staff was very courteous, and Dr Cava was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to!
Nothing we have always treated with respect and seen in a timely manner
timely, professional, clean facility. the only drawback for me is how far it is from my house. that has nothing to do with the facility or medical team
I am seen very expediently at this practice, including with Dr. Cava. The entire staff is always very pleasant and helpful. Dr. Cava is very thorough in explaining my health conditions and test results in detail.
I'm greeted and checked-in in a friendly, timely manner. Wait time to see Dr Cava is usually short. Both the technician and Dr Cava listen to my concerns and explain clearly what is being done or will be done.
Dr Cava is a very good Dr. He takes the time to explain & teach you about your heart also your bloodwork or any studies that have been done. He is a great Dr.
Excellent doctor Cava and his team! My heart doctor is the best in RI.
Office people always really nice to me. Nurse assistant for Dr Cava very nice also.This visit I had a lot of questions for Dr. Cava and as always answered all my questions ! It's not often that you find a staff this dedicated.
Personnel respectful and courteous. Conducted tests, etc. efficiently and provided information on results. Dr. Cava patiently listened to my medical concerns and responded by initiating additional tests to be conducted for which appointments were established.
Very personable caring knowledgeable
Very efficient, in and out, Dr. Cava is very pleasant and methodical. Good listener. Analytical. [Name] is professional and quick. [Name] is very pleasant. The whole team is great.
He explained to me very well.
I appreciated that Dr. Cava took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and in a way I understood. When I asked questions, he took the time to listen and did not interrupt me nor act dismissive of any of my questions or concerns. The staff -- both the person who checked me in and out (same person) and the MA / EKG technician -- were very friendly, helpful and efficient.
Great personal
Very thorough examination and explanation. As usual.
Very well, thank you very much, okay.
All associates were very pleasant. Treated me with respect and very social able. Couldn't treat me any better.
Always good, I never complain about anyone, everyone has treated me well, God bless you.
Dr. Cava is the best cardiolgist. I strongly believe he saved my life by his knowledge and extremely supportive care.
From the time I made the appointment until the checking in and seeing Dr.Cava, everything went smoothly. I'm very, very impressed with the way that they run their office. It's very, very pleasant. They are all very, very kind and very attentive. I appreciate all of them, all of those that work there, and especially Dr. Cava, who is just super.
Explained medical plan fully and listened to my questions.
Dr. Cava is very easy to talk to and tell you what he really thinks.
The staff and Dr. Cava were wonderful!!
Very kind and attentive before, during, and after the appointment. Any concerns you may have as a patient, they are available to clarify any questions you may have.
Respect me service is good doctor explained what he doing
Right on schedule, everyone courteous and professional.and very informative and efficient.
Listened and explained any questions asked
Dr. Cava is always very reassuring. I feel very comfortable with him and the staff.
Always very good respefull and polite
I fell that the doctor actually knew why I was there even though it was my first time and also help us to decide what could make things better
Everyone from the office staff to the medical assistant to the cardiologist always treats me with respect and answers all my questions to my satisfaction. The wait is never long.
Always see patients promptly, explains and shows visuals to help patient understand the function of the heart. Always asks about activity level and explains how to stay strong and healthy.
Quick diagnosis of AFIB might be caused by other factors which I wish could have been more explored. I do appreciate the doctors thoroughness.
As usual, Dr. John Cava, my cardiologist proved himself to be the most thorough, relatable and knowledgeable (about my medical history and condition) physician that I have treated with for many years. I can't speak highly enough about him. In addition the rest of the office staff (technicians and clericals were universally competent and friendly.
I will never change this Provider. My needs are always met.
Everything is normal, I am always well attended to.
Did well
Your attention is excellent, everyone is professional in what they do, from your secretaries and medical staff, with your staff I felt confident, thank you for such excellent service, thank you
Courteous on time and listening to my questions. Going over my health stats explain how my health is better with the treatment and medication I take.
love Dr Cava! Great doctor!
The medical staff and secretary staff are very efficient, pleasant and helpful. There is no waiting. Thank you.Ann
You provided a safe environment psychologically from the front desk representative, to the nurse, To Dr. Cava, to the representative who scheduled my next appointment to the front desk representative who greeted me as I was walking out!First Class operation in which I'm grateful for!Thank You South Coast for making me feel very comfortable![Name][Name]
Everything was very good and very wellThank you
I was very well onformed
The staff is very professional and caring.
Wonderful service, it's very polite, always nice.
Dr. Cava and his staff are always personable, attentive to my needs and a great office they know how to treat their patients!
Very polite people in this office.Dr listened and answered every question
Always Great Service
Awesome Service!!
The staff is always friendly and professional. Dr. Cava explained to me as to what i should do to better my health.
Efficient care by all.
professional, polite, concerned and caring
Prompt
Dr. Cava is always very clear about my health status and the treatment that he recommends. I trust him completely.The staff are friendly and supportive.
I would not change anything
The staff at South [Name] cardiology are very helpful and knowledgeable and professional, and Doctor cava is second to none always spends 10 to 15 minutes with me and explain things in a way that I understand. He's a good good doctor. He really cares and he's really professional. I can't say enough about the doctor. Thanks sincerely [Name] [Name]
They did everything very well.
Dr.u00A0 u00A0Cava explained everything to me so I could understand. Not enough physicians do that. I really appreciate that about him. He listens carefully and he explains very well.
Dr Cava and his staff are very though and informative. I feel my health needs that Southcoast Health deals with are taken care of
Very satisfied with my experience … I am a new patient to this office :again, very grateful for this service .. thank you
Office staff, nurses and Dr Cava are always so professional and helpful.
Dr Cava is professional, patient and very helpful. He and his tean always help us and thoroughly discuss my health.
Explained everything so I understood what my test results were. Very friendly and polite staff.
Very informative and comfortable setting. Doctor listened to my questions and concerns.
I have no criticism. Dr Cava was engaged and answered my questions thoughtfully and helpfully
Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It made my first visit a very pleasant experience.
Excellent service, superb treatment. And best of all, in my own language. Thank you all so much for helping me with my visit today.
Dr. Cava's office and his staff are number one in my book.
They were professional staff
Everytime I visit I am treated in a friendly ,respectful manner.
Very positive experience.
Always have a good experience with Dr Cava my Cardiologist !
Amiable and answered all questions.
Explain everything well so I could understand everything the doctor and the staff where great.
I was taken in a timely manner, listened to and told the next steps I have to take.
It is not easy to find anything what needs to be improved. Everything is a top notch.
First time there, every one was wonderful. The MD was excellent and not just a pill pusher.
Everything was just fine.
I was very impressed with the timeliness which I was able to get an appointment. Office was polite. Dr available to spend time and answer questions in a very timely manner.
respectful efficient office staff, med assistants and a great heart specialist.
Dr. Cava has always been easy to talk to, listened to my concerns, done necessary testing, provided the necessary care and explained everything clearly.
Everyone i dealt with was extremely helpful, considerate and professional. I was called in for my appointment on time which is a rarity these days. As a new patient, I felt welcomed and not just another patient. I'm looking forward to working with this group.
Dr Cava makes you feel like you are in good hands, friendly, funny and a doc you don't mind going to the visit in any way ! In other words , he's a dam good doctor !! nuff said !
excellent customer service and amazing reception and good care
Everything goes smoothly very efficient office
Dr.Cava was very helpful whenever I asked a question. I understood everything he told me. I would recommend.Dr. Cava to anyone .
From the girls in the office up front t to the medical assistant to Dr John Carva, I think they do a great job and make you feel comfortable by being talkative and friendly. I think they make a great team for the medical group.
The staff is very professional and attentive, always making sure everything was correct. The doctor met my expectations. I definitely recommend him.
your staff is very polite and helpful on timeanswer any of my questions you have a great staffBeen going for years
My whole experience was great.