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Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD

Cardiology*
3.3 (18)
Map Pin Small Plantation, FL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD

Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Plantation, FL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. Dr. Vakharia, completed a residency at Wyckoff Heights Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Vakharia an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Vakharia works at Broward Community Medical Center in Plantation, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Humana and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Broward Community Medical Center
    201 Sw 84th Ave, Plantation, FL 33324 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1144322181
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbus Hospital
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    Residency
    • Wyckoff Heights Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF BOMBAY / LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

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    Dr. Vijay Vakharia, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vakharia is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Vakharia works at Broward Community Medical Center in Plantation, FL. View the full address on Dr. Vakharia’s profile.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Vakharia. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vakharia.

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