Erick L. Montero, MD

Dr. Montero is wonderful! 10/10, Would definitely recommend!! My dad had Mitral Valve replacement 9/2/25. I showed up from Arizona the night before knowing little to nothing of the procedure or possible complications. Despite my dad having a rocky recovery, the one part I always took comfort in - having Dr. Montero as his primary surgeon. Even still during his extreme delirium, my dad finds comfort and reassurance when he walks into morning rounds. I have only met him once. I wasn't immersed in my dad's care like I am now. However after one visit, I quickly recognized his intelligence and experience. With every complication that popped up, we trusted him more and more. Dr. Montero made the right decision every time and explained it with the confidence and detail that put my Dad and Mom at ease. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for him!

Erick Montero MD hey you saved my life thank you for being You during this process . The way treated me and my loved ones, was professional and kind. Explaining every detail of surgery and what to expect during recovery for the patient and family. Calming down the very frightened patient and family and let them go to sleep the night before surgery. I will always be grateful and thankful for the positive response you gave me. The night before surgery, I cried alone, after talked to you, I slept. That is a gift. Thank you! My quadruple bypass was on 12/29/2022. I think about you and thank you often. Your staff that helped me through those days should get a raise. Lol

I met Dr. Montero when he resided in Southern California at Sadleback Memorial. He performed bypass surgery on me in 2015. He was amazing as both a surgeon and as a man. Incredibly kind and attentive. If he's currently your Cardiologist then you're in great hands...if you're looking for a good Cardiologist for yourself or to recommend ... he's your man.

Doctor Montero saved my life performing emergency quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack November 6, 1999. In my humble opinion he is the number 1 cardiac surgeon in the Pacific Northwest. His team at Kootenai Hospital took exceptional care of me during the surgery including my recovery. Thank you Doctor Montero!

I met Dr. Montero (Cardiothoracic Surgeon) prior to having a TAVR procedure to discuss possible surgery intervention and with Dr Wallace who would perform the TAVR procedure (which goes through the groin artery with a catheter and installs a new aortic valve). Both of these doctors are gifted in patient interactions asking and answering all questions. Their skill at what they do is evident in the results of the successful TAVR surgery I had 4 days ago. I'm almost 76 years old with other surgery history and I was totally impressed with the entire process and am happy to say I've been home for 3 days without the shortness of breath I previously had from even mild exertion. They deserve a 6 star review.