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Dr. Reena Kavilaveettil, MD

Dr. Reena Kavilaveettil, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Reena Kavilaveettil, MD is a neurologist in Tampa, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa. She is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

15267 Amberly Dr Tampa, FL 33647
Telehealth available
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Dr. Kavilaveettil's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kavilaveettil

3.4
35 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
6%
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1 star
34%
34%

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Did not feel the doctor listened to me
I felt that the doctor did not listen to me, but rather drew conclusions based on my age, not on what I was saying. The most negative thing was that when she did the touch sensitivity test for neuropathy, she used her fingertips and fingernails, but she had exam gloves on! And based on that, she said that the neuropathy was much worse than I was reporting. Overall, I just did not feel heard or respected.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Apr 29, 2024
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Dr. Kari is a kind, caring and thorough neurologist who has helped me immensely regain my health over the past 2 years. She easily works well with my other doctors so my medications are coordinated. I highly recommend her!
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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D. Richardson – Jun 13, 2023
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Exceptional
My husband was in the ER and they released him with the diagnosis of Vertigo. Stated that he did not have a stroke. Dr Kavi reviewed all images taken at the hospital. She found the stroke on an image that the radiologist in the hospital missed! We feel very confident that we are now in the right hands. She is very knowledgeable and also very kind.
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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Lisa B. – Jan 31, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr. Kavi for a few years. She diagnosed and treated my condition and continues to do so. She has given me my life back. The office is friendly and professional.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Harriet L Hopper – Dec 09, 2021
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She talks more than listens. Gave me depakote for no reason. Read all I could find but saw no positive results but many negative results that I have now.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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William Rybinski – Sep 26, 2020
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I love Dr. Kavi. I have had debilitating migraine for 25 years and she was the first neurologist who really listened. She takes the time necessary to get details about your symptoms, your lifestyle and I feel she really tries to identify with what you are going through and understand your issues. Her office is NOT fancy, but I think she is a fantastic doctor who cares about her patients.
What went well
  • 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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Feb 26, 2020
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DR. Reena is very friendly and spends enough time to examine and listen to patient concerns. She is very knowledgeable and passionate in her duty.Also all the staff members are very friendly to the patients. I strongly recommend Dr. Reena
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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JO ARAYIL in BRANDON,FL – Apr 30, 2017
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After 2 visits, I cancelled 3rd appt and found another dr. The appt was very rushed, she spoke so fast, I couldn't keep up with her and even though both appts were 15 mins or less, she billed me for LONG visit. The wait time just to be called into exam room for both visits was 45 mins & 2 hrs, respectively. After seeing the 2nd dr, it confirmed Dr Kavi was way off base with the path she was taking me down. I didn't have any confidence in dr and glad I went with my gut and moved on.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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LC in Tampa, FL – Jun 30, 2016
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Very hard to convey any info as no one tends to read the forms they ask you to fill out and return. Also the doc does not listen to your issues on the visit. I came in due to my migraine med was ineffective, after asking symptoms she recommends the medication that I just told her five mins previously was ineffective. So she prescribes me another med that no insurer allows in that quantity, so i call back the doc for another med, they asked me if I have taken the med i said did not work
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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JJ in Tampa, FL – Jun 02, 2016
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Dr. Kavi is an excellent Doctor, kind, very knowledgeable I trust her totally. She listens and takes her time to explain things to you. Blessed to have the opportunity to have her as provider! She changed my life. I love this Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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YDB in Tampa, FL – Jan 14, 2016
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She is the only doctor that listened to us, about my Husband, Bill and helped us find a cardiologist that found my husband had over 80% blockage, in his subclavian artery. He was able to have a stent put in, and is now recouping. Thanks Dr. Kavi.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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William in Tampa, FL – Dec 29, 2015
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care philosophy

I do treat my patients with respect. Always listen to their genuine complaints Our motto is Excellence in patient care. Patient care comes first in our office. We have excellent office staff. If you are looking for real neurological care, we are there to provide you.

  • Neurology

  • Clinical Neurophysiology

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Clinical Neurophysiology
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Neurology
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St. Mary's Neurology Center Inc.15267 Amberly Dr Tampa, FL 33647
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