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Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD

Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD is a cardiologist in Plantation, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
201 SW 84th Ave
Plantation, FL 33324

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Vakharia specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Vakharia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vakharia

3.3
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
50%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
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1 star
39%
39%

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Dr. Vakharia performed my first angioplasty
At 53 when returning from Disney World Dr. Vakharia saved my live with my first interventional Angioplasty, I'm happy to say I'm now almost 69 and very happy with my life.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Reginald Beam – Mar 02, 2023
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Dr. Vakharia's office staff is courteous, efficient, and very well trained. His office is always the picture of cleanliness. Dr. Vakharia is a cardiologist who is also a primary care physician. He takes time to get to know his patients. He shows genuine concern for their well-being. He stays up-to-date on all current medical trends. I trust him, and I have already referred family members and friends to 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
2 others found this helpful
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Judith Balog in Plantation, FL – Dec 18, 2017
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I am very happy with the care given. Dr. Vakharia is very attentive and listens - i never feel rush so i am able to remember details while i'm at his office. .
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
Helpful
Val in Plantation – Sep 01, 2017
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very happy with my care
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
Helpful
kay brady in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Aug 29, 2017
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Very attentive , he listen to what you are saying. Very concern about your 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
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Delceta Manley in Ft Lauderdale, FL – Mar 25, 2017
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Dr. Vakharia makes direct communication with the patient which is great rare quality in a doctor. Having said that I am considering dropping this doctor for two reasons: he prefers to keep all in house and is reluctant to make referrals when needed and more importantly his lab technicians are rude and hurried and won't hesitate to slam the needle in your vein to draw blood! This has happened to me and was horrendous-my carrier said I could ask him 4 a referral 4 lab work.ill ask him for it!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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M in Plantation, FL – Jan 31, 2016
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The patient comes first in the practice.

  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd
    Plantation, FL 33324
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

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