Richard Valente, FACC

Cardiology

MercyOne Waterloo Heart Care

2710 St. Francis Drive , Suite 320

Waterloo, IA 50702 Directions

319-272-5000

www.mercyone.org

4.8 out of 5

98 verified ratings

98 Ratings, 35 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.
Jun 17, 2026
All good!

Jun 17, 2026
There is no one better than Dr Valente!!

Jun 17, 2026
He made me feel very comfortable.

Jun 1, 2026
Appreciated Dr Valente’s experience and his explanation of my issues

May 26, 2026
Doc Valente is very well informed medicine man. he is smart and funny. I am so glad Dr. Craig recommended him to me.

May 11, 2026
Exceptional individual!

May 4, 2026
Very pleased with the whole experience!

Apr 28, 2026
Appreciated the candor.

Apr 13, 2026
It was better than I could have expected!

Apr 7, 2026
His genuine concern and willingness to listen very much appreciated.

Apr 1, 2026
I appreciate Dr. Valente never rushing when I have questions and following through if he thinks I need an additional test. Very professional and very personal.

Mar 2, 2026
It is always a very positive experience to visit Dr. Valente.

Feb 24, 2026
Dr. Valente always takes time to visit with you and treats you like a friend. He is very intelligent and keeps up with the latest research, technology, and practices related to cardiology.

Feb 18, 2026
I am pleased with Dr. Valente as a provider, his office staff not so much!

Feb 16, 2026
Very caring explained things well

Jan 21, 2026
He retires in retirement!!

Jan 6, 2026
He didn't seem to be in a hurry, didn't talk in terms I wouldn't understand, and made time to learn more about my health history.

Dec 16, 2025
A good over all experience

Dec 12, 2025
He has the ability to make you feel like your a personal friend instead of just a patient. He listens to your concerns and what your feeling, and has the skills to know exactly how to treat the my specific needs.

Dec 3, 2025
great doctor

Dec 3, 2025
He has shown much interest in my family and the history of my heart problem and wants to follow up.

Dec 2, 2025
He cares.

Nov 10, 2025
Entire staff was great.

Nov 3, 2025
Dr Valente is suppose to get back to me for getting an appointment for my condition

Oct 15, 2025
He was very nice and really acted like he cared.

Oct 1, 2025
Trusted provider

Oct 1, 2025
I like Dr. Valente. Been seeing him for 16 years. Will continue with him.

Sep 8, 2025
I like him

Sep 5, 2025
Easy to visit with about my condition.

Sep 3, 2025
Wonderful, always listens and I love that he teaches me new useful info! Very caring. Nice guy!

Sep 3, 2025
Knowledgable

Sep 3, 2025
I was very satisfied.

Aug 26, 2025
Dr. Talented is a competent and very caring physician who I trust with my cardiac care.

Aug 15, 2025
To the point and no waste of time getting the test and proceedors in a successful manner.

Aug 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.