Carlos E Rivas-Gotz, MD
20 NE Saint Luke's Blvd, Ste 240
Lee's Summit, MO 64086 Directions
4.9 out of 5
255 verified ratings
255 Ratings, 66 Comments
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.
Aug 25, 2026
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The doctor and all the staff that I encountered were very informative and helpful. I would definitely recommend to my family and friends. I appreciate the care I received.
Aug 23, 2026
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Dr. Rivas is extremely experienced in my situation with my new aortic valve. I'm very appreciative of his knowledge of the medications that he has me on. I feel extremely lucky to have him as my provider.
Aug 22, 2026
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Great job!
Aug 20, 2026
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I’ve very blessed to be cared for at
st. Luke’s, top notch.
Aug 18, 2026
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Dr Rivas, his nurse and the front desk personnel were very polite, courteous and caring.
Very pleased with all of them and I feel confident Dr Rivas listened to my description of my problem and provided a reasonable solution going forward.
Aug 17, 2026
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Dr. Rivas is great! He listens, explains well, and genuinely cares about his patients. Nurses and aids are all very good, courteous, and respectful.
Aug 15, 2026
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Thankful for the team
Aug 15, 2026
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I do not have the confidence in St. Lukes Heart care that I had before experiencing it first hand. No real decisions and plan of care. I still am not sure what my diagnosis is and what I can expect for future care.
Aug 13, 2026
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Always appreciate physician/medical practices that are respectful of patients' time and schedule appointments that the staff can keep very near to their scheduled time.
Aug 7, 2026
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Dr. Rivas is the best of the best! Very personable and always focused on my whole-person well-being!
Aug 7, 2026
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Dr. Rivas-Gotz is an excellent doctor. He has my total trust.
Aug 6, 2026
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Dr was wonderful. I hadn’t had good heart/cardiac care since moving here from Ohio three years ago.
Aug 5, 2026
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This was one of the best doctor's visits I've ever had. Dr. Rivas was extremely well-spoken and very, very kind, especially in the fact that my family's history has been bothering me about this. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.
Aug 3, 2026
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Dr. R. Gotz & his staff are the best. I’m very thankful to have him as my doctor. He is great man & Doctor
Aug 1, 2026
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Dr. Rivas was so kind, attentive as was all the staff.
Jul 31, 2026
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All good. Thanks.
Jul 30, 2026
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Although this my first visit with Dr. Rivas-Gotz i am most impressed. I was most impressed with the evaluation since this was my first time seeing him. I believe was over-the-top thorough and feel like he has a very good understanding of what issues are. I wish that I felt as good about the other doctors in my life! Dr Rivas was great!!! The rest of the staff was good also!
Jul 30, 2026
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Dr. Rivas Gautz is such a gifted practitioner of medicine. He is compassionate, an expert in his field, inquisitive, and an excellent teacher about the heart and human body. The nurses were also very responsive and professional in their practice.
Jul 29, 2026
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It was a very good experience, everyone was friendly and helpful. Doc explained what was going on in "plain English" so I understood what he was talking about.
Jul 29, 2026
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Great
Jul 13, 2026
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I have the best heart doctor in the world
He listen and talks to me about my condition.
Jul 9, 2026
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I’m very satisfied
Jul 6, 2026
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The appointment went well. Everyone was very considerate.
Jul 6, 2026
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My experience with Dr. Rivas and team was great. I told them my mother had just passed and their comments and compassion were real, they listened to me and their comments and feelings were heart felt.
Jul 5, 2026
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I’ve had this Dr since 2018 and he has always been a very good doctor for me and my family
Jul 4, 2026
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Exceptional professional specialist.
Very comfortable eith the Doctor.
Jul 2, 2026
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Everyone was kind and very professional.
Jun 24, 2026
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Appointment was on time quick the doctor was thorough totally pleased
Jun 24, 2026
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Excellent
Jun 18, 2026
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I look forward to my visits with DR. Rivas. He takes time to explain things and he and his staff check things thoroughly.
Jun 12, 2026
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Pleased with visit.
Jun 12, 2026
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Doctor explained things slowly and in a way I can understand the complex information
Jun 12, 2026
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It went well.
Jun 1, 2026
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Everything was excelent w Dr Rivas.
He is special Dr and person.
May 30, 2026
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My husband has seen Dr Rivas for 18 years. He always takes time to listen . We completely trust him.
May 29, 2026
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A. Very respectful doctor highly recommend
May 26, 2026
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Of all the doctors I see, Dr. Rivas is the most caring and the best listener, and the best at explaining recommendation to me.
May 25, 2026
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He spent a lot of time with me and explain things and was excellent. He talked about and asked me a lot of questions more than most doctors
May 22, 2026
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Dr. Rivas is the best. He listens to you, he explains things so you understand, he is very very professional. He cares deeply about his patients...
May 12, 2026
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I feel truly blessed that God has led me to Dr. Rivas over all these years. His staff has been wonderful to us and there isn't anything bad I could say about them. I've even brought my mother and my husband to be part of his patient care. I just want to thank him so much for being my cardiologist over all these years.
May 12, 2026
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Dr Rivas Gotz explains everything thoroughly and in layman terms. He listen well to what is going on with me.
May 11, 2026
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Dr. Rivas-Gatz is terrific. The other staff were, too. Very satisfied.
May 11, 2026
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Dr. Carlos Rivas is exceptionally good as my cardiologist.
May 9, 2026
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Dr. Rivas-Gotz spent time really listening and extra time reviewing medication lists and side effects. Very pleased.
May 7, 2026
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Dr rivas-gotz very informative excellent doctor and staff
Apr 30, 2026
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Dr. Rivas Gottz and his staff are an exceptional group. His kindness and attentiveness to your problem goes way beyond what would be called for. He genuinely cares and is considerate about his patience.
Apr 11, 2026
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It's always a pleasure to be cared for at the facility.
Apr 4, 2026
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I had the best experience, Dr. Ravas Gotz was compassionate, caring...I felt like I was heard and feel more confident that togeter we can get a handle on blood pressure. I was feeling very discouaraged and Dr. Ravas Gotz had suggestions for remedies.
Mar 27, 2026
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Dr. Rivas was someone I was looking for. I have legitimate concerns which Dr. Rivas addressed with professionalism and concern. I am well pleased.
Mar 26, 2026
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A great visit. Answered questions and assisted with medication. Listened and were compassionate.