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Dr. Rajesh Vakani, MD

Dr. Rajesh Vakani, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Rajesh Vakani, MD is a cardiologist in Holly Springs, NC. Dr. Vakani has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rex Hospital and Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 212 Holly Springs, NC 27540
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vakani is affiliated with Rex Hospital Raleigh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Vakani is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Vakani specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Vakani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vakani

4.8
23 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Professional and Caring
I’ve seen Dr Vakani for 3 and a half years now. He is very caring, professional and concerned about patient health. I highly recommend him.
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
Helpful
Mar 20, 2025
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I appreciate the time and concern that Dr. Vakani has for me. Thank you Dr. Vakani! He has helped me and I feel I can trust him with my 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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Mary Holland – Aug 14, 2024
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Unnecessary procedure
Had to get a clean EKG to be approved for a knee surgery. I went to his office and got a clean EKG. I was told I had to be cleared by him personally, so was asked to come back two days later for another EKG, which was also perfect. Rather than clear me, he referred to a stress test two years prior, where he thought he 'might have seen something'. He smugly told me that to clear me, he was going to make me get a procedure that he 'recommended I should consider' two years prior. Without the test, I would not be cleared for my knee surgery, which was already scheduled. He made me get a P.E.T. Scan test that I was told before the procedure would be $5,500. It's a brutal test. I paid my $500 portion (later to be billed an additional $309), then he charged the insurance another $7,500. Test showed I was perfect, and didn't need it at all. This was 100% a money-grab. It was so blatant it was disgusting. Find another doc if want to avoid unnecessary procedures and billing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bob F. – Feb 11, 2024
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Highly recommended
Dr Vakani made me feel comfortable and answered my questions and concerns. I have full faith in him and his staff is also great. His care and empathy guided me through some tough times.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Ken Baron – Apr 05, 2023
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Caring and understanding
I’ve been a patient for a few visits and never felt rushed or unheard. He demonstrated his knowledge in an understanding thorough way. I leave the appointment knowing the plan of care in agreement
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
Helpful
A nurse with high expectations – Apr 02, 2023
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Terrific MD
First off let me say that I am a coward about going to the doctors and yes I am a nurse, no laughing! Then I met Dr Vakani who was great I mean really listened and was concerned. I will refer any patient I come across to him from now on! Let's not forget behind every amazing doctor is an even more fab staff!! Thank you to everyone I met and spoke with there!!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Barb B. – Jun 07, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a family person with a wonderful wife and two young boys. I am a very caring physician and will treat my patients like I would treat my family with utmost care and respect. I have been a Cardiologist for the last ten years. I have been working...read more

biography

I am a family person with a wonderful wife and two young boys.
  • Cardiology

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  • Albany Mc

    Residency Hospital, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Vakani is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    North Carolina Heart & Vascular (Holly Springs)781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 212 Holly Springs, NC 27540
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    Office110 Pine State St Lillington, NC 27546
    2

    Practice

    UNC OB/GYN at Panther Creek6715 McCrimmon Pkwy Ste 300 Cary, NC 27519
    3

    Practice

    Unavail2800 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 400 Raleigh, NC 27607
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rex Hospital

      4420 Lake Boone Trl
      Raleigh, NC 27607
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

      800 Tilghman Dr
      Dunn, NC 28334

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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