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Dr. Brahmesh Sivaprakasapillai, MD

Dr. Brahmesh Sivaprakasapillai, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Brahmesh Sivaprakasapillai, MD is a cardiologist in Largo, FL. Dr. Sivaprakasapillai has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Dr. Sivaprakasapillai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Sivaprakasapillai specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Sivaprakasapillai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sivaprakasapillai

4.2
68 ratings, 61 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
19%
19%

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He listens, is kind, is smart and I trust him. He makes his patients feel as ease and he goes above and beyond, working 12.31.24, the last day of my insurance coverage. My hero. Seriously.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DR – Mar 19, 2025
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#1 Cardiologist
I find Dr. B. Siva very knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. His personality may take a little to get use to but I have been going to him for over 4yrs and plan to continue with him. I will take knowledge over personality, in my doctors, any day. Thank you Dr. Siva
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. Marshall – Aug 05, 2024
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Where is he, Diagnostic clinic closed. Does anyone know where he went.? My husband saw him and really liked him. Had appointments coming up.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2024
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Dr. Bramesh Siva was rude, unprofessional, and condescending. He refused to listen to his patients symptoms and concerns. He repeatedly spoke down to me with his statements and lack of explanations. He backtracked on things he had said in previous appointments, essentially calling me a liar. He had an absolute arrogance in his approach to treatment. He quickly lost his temper and walked out. He could benefit from some compassion training at a minimum.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Former 3 year patient – Apr 30, 2024
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Not a good listener, has great staff
The doctor is knowledgeable but is not a good listener, resulting in misleading action plan and unnecessary tests be performed. He routinely keeps lecturing patients as if his own little kids. He is kind though. He also has one excellent staff member named Evelyn, a very caring friendly nurse named Azra, and a third very unfriendly nurse. With his good knowledge he could be much better with some patience and giving chance to his patients to speak and tell what it is, at least!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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S A – Jul 19, 2023
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Dr Siva
Dr Siva was very thorough and proactive with testing. I felt very confident with his abilities as a Cardiologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ken B. – May 23, 2022
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I have seen Dr. Siva twice. He is rude and does not listen to the patient. I will be switching doctors in the near future. Dr. Siva should treat his patients with more respect and kindness!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 28, 2021
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Dr. Siva is a down to earth realistic doctor who puts quality above quantity. He puts his focus on each individual patient and truly gives them his attention. Dr Siva stays up to date on cardiology developments to benefit his patients!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dorothy S – Jul 27, 2021
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Dr. Siva is knowledgeable and thorough. He understands his patients , lifestyle, and back grounds. He cares about making our lives better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda z. – Dec 16, 2020
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Dr. Siva honest and to the point. He really cares about my concerns and my health. He has given me the right medication combo to help me get healthier.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Casey P. – Dec 16, 2020
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Dr. Siva is honest and is very intelligent and has given me advice and treatments that have improved my ovwr all health
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph L. – Dec 16, 2020
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Dr. Siva gives me good advice. He is down to earth
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George H. – Dec 15, 2020
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Dr. Siva is down to earth and explains things where I can understand. He worked with my meds until he found the right combo that was perfect for me. I would highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kenneth M. – Dec 11, 2020
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Dr. Siva describes things to me about my heart since birth. He is very detailed and shows you exactly what's going on and explains things thoroughly. Honest about surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cynthia H. – Dec 09, 2020
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We recommended the Diagnostic Clinic to my father-in-law because we are patients here. Dr. Siva was referred to him by another doctor. I feel as if my father in law has not had the same experience as we have had here. Is it because he's elderly? Dr. Siva is rude, very short in responses, or speaks as if he has no patience for my father in law. He advised that he could not treat him based on the lack of a current prescription list (that should be in their system). I do not recommend this doctor because he does not have customer service.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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AngryPatient – Dec 05, 2020
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Dr.siva is knowledgeable, very pleasant
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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H.H. – Dec 03, 2020
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Dr. Siva listens and does a great job
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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W.E. – Dec 03, 2020
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Dr. Siva listens to you and has good advice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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William B – Dec 03, 2020
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Dr. Siva is very informative and he explains things where you can understand.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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G.M. – Dec 03, 2020
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Dr. Siva tells everything straight forward.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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J.D. – Dec 03, 2020
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care philosophy

Will get patients in within 24 hours if established patients

cost efficient care

biography

Board certified echocardiography 

Board certified medicine

Board certified cardiology

Board certified nuclear cardiology 

former Assistant professor of medicine Robert Wood Johnson Medical school-Camden NJ
  • Cardiology

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  • Cooper University Hospital- Umdnj/rwjms

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Cooper University Hospital- Umdnj/rwjms

    Residency Hospital
  • Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Drexel University

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Sivaprakasapillai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

      201 14th St SW
      Largo, FL 33770
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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