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Dr. Raj Vellody, MD

Dr. Raj Vellody, MD

Internal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Raj Vellody, MD is an internist in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rockledge Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (26 reviews)

SMG Internal Medicine and Skin Care Clinic

240 N Wickham Rd Ste 300 Melbourne, FL 32935

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Dr. Vellody's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vellody

3.9
26 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Very trusted Doctor. Listens and reccomens all options available. His nurse is great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 25, 2023
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Dr. Vellody is a top notch doctor. I read reviews on him and some are about the staff and it is unfair to rate the staff on a doctor glad I read more ratings, this rating is for Dr. Vellody. He cares, and listens to what you are concerned about. My husband and I have been seeing him for many, many years, and if for some reason he gets taken off my insurance plan I will change insurances. I have only found 2 doctors in my lifetime that I really liked, and Dr. Vellody is one of them. The last doctor I had stood at the door with his hand on the doorknob as to me thinking I am taking up his time that upset me and I went to find another doctor and we came across Dr. Vellody, he is one of a kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Rox33anne – Dec 18, 2021
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Wonderful and caring physician have recommended several friends to him. My husband and I have been seeing him for years
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Jun 16, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Vellody for many years. He is wonderful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Joanne Spilos – May 08, 2020
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I really like Dr Vellody but the office staff is horrible eye rolling when I was late due to GPS malfunction. They refused to let me wait said there was no appointments available. I describe my health concern to his nurse she pursed her lips tilted her head to one side and told me I could not see him today.....I was 30 minutes late but I tried to explain my malfunction with Siri. She advised me to calm down That’s when I left. I get treated better at work AND I am a Flight Attendant !!!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Dawn McCullen in Palm Bay, FL – Oct 03, 2019
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Dr Vellody is an excellant doctor. I have been seeing him many years. He is kind, easy to talk too. He takes the time to listen and always has an excellant plan to go forward. I trust Dr Vellody with all my health care needs.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2019
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We LOVE Dr. Vellody!!! SO much so, that our entire family and friends see him. He is young, super smart and VERY kind.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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May 21, 2019
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My grandmother, my mother and I have been seeing Dr. Vellody for years. He is patient, kind, and caring. I have paid the out-of-network cost for appointments with him to be able to keep him as my physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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I finally found Dr. Vellody. He spends time to discuss my concerns and conditions. He asks about the changes Im attempting to make and seems to even remember or at least properly note the things previously discussed with him on my next visit. I have never experienced the level of actual care and concern he has for my well being by any doctor previously. His staff seems to be the same, Helpful caring and willing to help with my questions.
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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Feb 01, 2018
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Last week I had to have my husband's blood checked and we always go to the hospital because it is closer. The technician at the hospital called the Dr.'s office and spoke with his nurse. We were told that the nurse said that my husband was very non compliant. The technician ask again to make sure she heard right. The technician had to call six -eight times before she ever got an ok. Because she was "too busy". Very unprofessional. His nurse is the problem.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Cocoa, FL – Apr 25, 2017
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Dr Vellody is a wonderful MD. I have ever been to. Highly recommend him to any one
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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Dominique Circosta in Palm Bay – Mar 27, 2017
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He impressed me with his unphony personal interest in who I am and the reasons I came to him. He was looking directly at me having a normal conversation for about 15 minutes without his looking at a laptop or files the first time I met him. After that, he looked files over and starting asking questions. He listens to you, makes you feel like you and your concerns are important. He's very personable. I highly recommend 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
6 others found this helpful
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Shirley Tras in Palm Bay, FL – Dec 28, 2015
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  • Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

SMG Internal Medicine and Skin Care Clinic

SMG Internal Medicine and Skin Care Clinic240 N Wickham Rd Ste 300 Melbourne, FL 32935
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Viera Hospital

    8745 N Wickham Rd
    Melbourne, FL 32940
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Palm Bay Hospital

    1425 Malabar Rd NE
    Palm Bay, FL 32907
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center

    1350 Hickory St
    Melbourne, FL 32901
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    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

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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