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I am always treated with respect and care. The staff is polite and always ready to answer any questions I may have. Dr Vellusamy and his staff always take their time, explain everything and make sure I am comfortable and know eveShow morerything that is going on. I highly recommend Dr Vellusamy to anyone that needs care. They are the best.
Of all my Doctors he is the best. Very empathetic gentle and understanding. His office workers and techs are welcoming and considerate. Great people great place very comfortable. I am very grateful to be a patient there
About Dr. Velusamy
Muthu Velusamy, MD, FACC, ABVM, is the cardiovascular disease specialist at Cardiovascular Institute of America, which has two offices in Tampa and Lutz, Florida. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, cardiology, and vascular medicine. Dr. Velusamy is a detail-oriented physician who takes a patient-centered approach to care.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine at Stanley Medical College in Chennai (formerly Madras), India, Dr. Velusamy completed postgraduate medical training in general medicine at the National Health Services Hospital in the United Kingdom. He then relocated to the United States and completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship program in cardiovascular disease at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. To further his skill set, Dr. Velusamy completed a nuclear cardiology fellowship at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, and then an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut in Mansfield, Connecticut.
Dedicated to learning and providing the best possible care, Dr. Velusamy also completed a mini vascular fellowship at the Prairie Heart Institute in Springfield, Illinois, and a clinical preceptorship at the Rane Center for Venous and Lymphatic Disease in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Velusamy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and a Vascular Diplomate of the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He is also a member of the Royal College of Physicians of England-MRCP (UK) and Ireland (MRCPI).
For Dr. Velusamy, nothing is more rewarding than connecting and interacting with his patients and helping them achieve better cardiovascular health and overall wellness.
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Heart Disease
Heart Rhythm Management
Nuclear Cardiology
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Peripheral Artery Disease
Varicose Veins
Locations (3)
Cardiovascular Institute of America
6544 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL, 33625
Cardiovascular Institute of America
2540 Green Forest Ln
Suite 101
Lutz, FL, 33558
Cardiovascular Institute of America
202 N Armenia Ave
Tampa, FL, 33609
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Cardiovascular Institute of America
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NPI Number
1265432611
Reviews
While the staff and the nurses have been largely kind and sweet (except for the ultrasound tech who kept pushing christianity and “natural remedies”, to supposedly cure tachycardia because medicine and science is apparently ineffective and only natural remedies will work, while doing my girlfriend’s exam— maybe don’t do that!) it has been the absolute worst experience seeing the cardiologists here at Cardiovascular Institute of America, ESPECIALLY the last phone call. And to the disgrace of a doctor and person Muthu Velasamy who we had the utmost displeasure of speaking for the first (and last) time on Tuesday, and who spent barely even five minutes on a call with her— WITHOUT even listening to what she had to say, not even letting her get a word in— just to berate and dismiss my girlfriend that her problems are because she is “young and emotional” and that if she “is going to ask for a referral or prescription, don’t bother because I’m not going to.” and CANCELLING our follow up appointment with Melody White (that Melody herself specifically wanted us to inform her of the results of the MRI, to go over her MRI results that are supposed to SHOW WHETHER OR NOT SHE IS HAVING SEIZURES BECAUSE SHE IS PRONE TO RANDOMLY FAINTING FOR MINUTES AT A TIME because its, you know, pretty concerning to be randomly fainting for any amount of time much less up to SIX MINUTES! for somebody who is supposedly “normal” and “young” and “healthy”) because there’s apparently nothing wrong with her and implying she is just being dramatic and drug seeking and then hanging up.. What is your problem? Nobody wants to be sick. Nobody wants to take medication (and mind you, she HAS NOT taken the medication that she was prescribed by the first cardiologist Melody White because she has asthma and an inhaler, and THE NUMBER ONE WARNING with propranolol is to NOT TAKE IF YOU USE AN INHALER! Mind you she was prescribed 60mg of propranolol upon the first ever visit even when the cardiologist didn’t believe us that she has a problem with her heart, so they were prescribing medicine just to placate her when thats not what we wanted! And propranolol is a beta blocker which is VERY dangerous to just randomly discontinue after taking, ESPECIALLY if you have heart problems— which she DOES, and we have been told numerous times to casually discontinue taking it for various reasons.) She would love nothing more than to have her heart function like normal like everybody else. But fact of the matter is, is that it is NOT normal for your heart to go from 120bpm to 39bpm and back up to 100+ bpm within 3 minutes WHILE DOING NOTHING BUT SITTING OR LAYING DOWN! At ALL! It is NOT NORMAL to experience tachycardia and bradycardia simultaneously especially when NOT DOING ANYTHING STRENUOUS— OR ANYTHING PERIOD! And she isn’t doing months of physical therapy just for fun or giggles. We aren’t going to the emergency room just for a fun vacation. Getting pricked with needles is painful. Taking medications are scary. Her body is deteriorating so quickly in such a short frame of time, that even trying to go to the grocery store for a brief trip is too taxing on her heart and her body when just earlier this year our favorite thing to do was go on walks along the river together for hours, and she used to do dance and theatre and colorguard just a few short years ago too. But according to your negligent cardiologists, it’s “normal” and it’s impossible for her to have problems because she is “young”, and she is just being “emotional”. Because on the outside, everything looks fine. (Which mind you, Velusami was ALSO claiming her results were fine for TESTS SHE NEVER HAD and the nurse/front desk could be heard in the background correcting him that those tests were NEVER DONE on her, and he did not care and dismissed the nurse’s concerns.) They refuse to see past the surface, and refuse to acknowledge they’re either ignorant and biased or uneducated when it comes to dysautonomia or anything that is not a direct physical problem of the heart. We are only a few months into our frustrating journey of figuring out/confirming possible dysautonomia or POTs diagnosis (which her primary, PT, ortho, and every doctor and nurse in the ER that we have interacted with believe it to be) and I am so sick and tired of being brushed aside just because she is young and shouldn’t be experiencing any issues. Exactly! We are here because this SHOULDN’T be happening but IT IS and we are seeking answers! Not to have medications thrown at us just to shut us up— medications that could actively make her worse! They never listen to what she is going through and always just write her off. They always insist everything is “normal” even despite a less than 72 hour holter monitor reporting numerous sinus tachycardia events. Not that a 72 hour monitor is going to show much of anything anyways— every other medical professional we have informed about it has been absolutely baffled that it wasn’t at LEAST 7-14 days. They always claim her heart rate being high is normal because that’s what happens when anyone stands up or is doing physical activity. Completely ignoring the fact that she IS NOT doing any physical activity, just sitting or laying down when it happens, and glossing over that it is not normal to have such adverse reactions to simply standing. And is it seriously “normal” to nearly faint barely 2-3 minutes into a basic treadmill stress test? We have had multiple medical professionals shocked and appalled when we recount some of the things the two cardiologists have said and done— and what they HAVEN’T done as well. And the fact you have the audacity to write in your BS report that “all of the patients questions were answered” and that new/worsening symptoms were “discussed in detail” with the patient.. you are blatantly lying! You did not ONCE ever even ALLOW her to speak about WHY she was at the emergency room for her latest visit nor about a new concerning symptom she is experiencing. The moment she said she had booked this appointment to go over her recent emergency department visit, he cut her off and spat out that he “already knew all about it” and spent the entire rest of the call yelling at her, belittling and then cancelling her follow up appointment. But guess what? No longer is it just tachycardia, but bradycardia as well; her heart rate is dropping randomly to the 30s and 40s (despite years-long history of only tachycardia, never brady episodes) and skyrocketing within seconds to minutes later back up to 120-140+, and ping-ponging between them all throughout the day— REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SHE IS DOING ACTIVITY OR SITTING/LAYING DOWN! But you never even gave her the chance to tell you what is going on with her heart. Yet have the gall to state on official medical records that you supposedly listened to her and discussed things with her and went over new symptoms and concerns. What a joke! If you believe how you treated her wasn’t absolutely appalling, then why did you lie all over the report? You discussed nothing. What a horrible, disgusting, sorry excuse of a doctor. It was our utmost displeasure to come here. I wish we never did. It has been such a waste of our time, when we could’ve found a cardiologist and office that genuinely cares for her and wants to help us figure out what is going on with her and a way to help her. If you are a woman, especially a young one, I suggest staying far FAR away from this office lest they also gaslight and claim that you’re just being a “young” “emotional” girl, yell at you, and rudely and indirectly drop you from their practice for daring to try and figure out what is happening with your body even when you have never once asked for a medication prescription nor ever been anything but kind patient and sweet to their staff!
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Of all my Doctors he is the best. Very empathetic gentle and understanding. His office workers and techs are welcoming and considerate. Great people great place very comfortable. I am very grateful to be a patient there
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Treat you like family the Drs.are awesome the NURSES AR THE GREATEST CARING I WOULD RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO COME HERE
Professional, courteous,clean office, pleasant staff
I am always treated with respect and care. The staff is polite and always ready to answer any questions I may have. Dr Vellusamy and his staff always take their time, explain everything and make sure I am comfortable and know everything that is going on. I highly recommend Dr Vellusamy to anyone that needs care. They are the best.
Checked in for Echo and electrocardiogram at 10 AM and was through at 10:40. Dr Melody is great! I'd recommend this office to anyone needing heart diagnosis or care.
Excelente atención por parte de los doctores y todo el personal que ahí labora.
Great doctors, staff and office.
Melody listened to my issues and I felt satisfied with her changes. I waited a a long time until I was called. Other than that she was very helpful understanding the needs for my condition.
Excellent!!!!!
All good love the staff
The waiting time was extremely long to see the dr.
Informative and professional.
During each of the several visits I had with Dr. Velusamy, he was compassionate and expressed genuine concern for my issues. I felt confident I was in good hands.
DR Velusamy is very detailed and knowledgeable. His PA's are also knowledgeable and friendly. they all do a great job of explaining everything
Dr. "V" is very informative with your test results. He takes his time and cares about you. Very passionate with his work. Thanks
Dr Velusamy is very patient and listens and answer all of your questions. He doesn’t rush through the appointment and gives you 100%!!
Excellent
Dr. Velusamy took his time to explain my new treatment before practicing a surgery, making me feel satisfied and confidents anb my heart condition. over all I feel like I’m in good hands to lose my fears of dying at any moment. Thanks Dr. Velusamy and staff.
Very professional staff . My procedure went well and everyone took excellent care of me . I would recommend Dr vulusamy and his staff to family and friends .
Not sure doc checked medical history. Was unaware of Joe’s recent issue with loose bowel movement. Sudden and unexpected.
Excellent Doctor. Also, Dr Velusamy's staff is pleasant and helpful. Always friendly and professional. I highly recommend Dr. Velusamy to anyone who needs his Medical help. He is wonderful and cares very much about his patients.
Prompt and efficient office. Very satisfied with all staff. Great Nurse practitioner.
Always love seeing Dr. Velusamy! He is always professional and knowledgeable. His staff is always nice and helpful. Highly recommend Dr. Velusamy for all your cardiac needs.
Dr Velusamy is a compasionate and caring doctor ,who shown me his interest in the positive outcome of my medical condition .
VERY INFORMATIVE.GREAT EXPERIENCE
The best Cardiology experience I have had to date. No one wants to go to the cardiologist, but it's nice to know that the cardiologist knows and cares about you. Dr V is thorough and takes time to hear any concerns you have.
Dr. Velusamy is very patient, takes his time and explains your procedure thoroughly. He does his work with a smile and a soft voice. I wish I had found him years ago and highly recommend him.
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