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Richard Valente, FACC

Richard Valente, FACC

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Care, Interventional Cardiology

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5 (168 ratings)

Primary Contact

319-272-5000
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Primary Contact
319-272-5000
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About

Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease; Interventional Cardiac Catheterization; Peripheral Intervention; Echocardiography; Cardiac Transplantation Follow-up




Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Care
  • Interventional Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

MercyOne Waterloo Heart Care

2710 St. Francis Drive
Suite 320
Waterloo, IA 50702

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
MercyOne Waterloo Heart Care
319-272-5000 View Details

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
University of California/San Diego

Medical Degree:
University of California/Davis

Fellowship:
Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine - San Francisco, CA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(168 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

41 Reviews

09/08/2025

I like him

09/05/2025

Easy to visit with about my condition.

09/03/2025

Wonderful, always listens and I love that he teaches me new useful info! Very caring. Nice guy!

09/03/2025

Knowledgable

09/03/2025

I was very satisfied.

08/26/2025

Dr. Talented is a competent and very caring physician who I trust with my cardiac care.

08/15/2025

To the point and no waste of time getting the test and proceedors in a successful manner.

08/14/2025

I have felt very confident with Dr. Valente and his staff. I truly would not be making follow-up appointments if I didn't.

07/22/2025

Nurse was professional and friendly.

07/15/2025

Is very good respectful and we have been threw a lot over the years

07/15/2025

I have been patient of Dr. Valente since he opened his practice in Waterloo. I trust who he is and what he says. I try to do everything he tells me to do. I am lucky to have him.

07/11/2025

His scheduler got me in right away.

07/08/2025

I am very thankful that he is available to see me.

07/08/2025

He didn't waste time having me come back every few weeks when my episode seems to be a thing of the past now.

07/07/2025

Dr. Valente is the most knowledgeable, personable, respectful, caring, and courteous, person and doctor I have ever worked with. He explains things thoroughly. He is never too busy to take time to answer questions and listens to what is said. It is always a good experience when I have an appointment with him. He is the top of the line!

07/02/2025

I believe the Doctor is trying to help me get back to better health.

07/01/2025

As my annual visits with Dr. Valente approach, I have some anxiety as my family history is riddled with heart problems. Dr. Valente always calmly reviews my history and data, and empathetically reassures me. He's terrific!

05/27/2025

He keeps me healthy.

05/22/2025

Great service

05/20/2025

Always excellent.

04/24/2025

Very good

04/22/2025

I was in and out in 5 minutes for a Leqvio shot!

03/20/2025

All staff did their best to get the ablation completed properly.

03/17/2025

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03/12/2025

I very much trust and like Dr. Valente.

03/10/2025

Very good person and Doctor

03/03/2025

Would like to hear of results from the doctor

02/25/2025

I always feel like I'm in good hands.

02/24/2025

A very caring Dr who is willing to listen to his patient and do all he can to help beyond the call of duty.

01/30/2025

Very friendly.

01/21/2025

I really like and trust him.

01/15/2025

Excellent

01/13/2025

It is good to have a trusted cardiologist when facing difficult concerns

01/04/2025

The dr was ok at times but was not good on checking on me

12/30/2024

I鈥檓 very happy with Dr. Valente as my cardiologist there鈥檚 nobody else I would rather see and I鈥檝e seen it a lot in my life

12/18/2024

concerned that I could get a bed, very caring

12/13/2024

Awesome experience

12/05/2024

Thank You!

11/28/2024

First time I met him and felt very at ease with him!

11/26/2024

Very thorough and compassionate.

11/26/2024

Excellent care
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