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Dr. Shona Velamakanni, MD

Dr. Shona Velamakanni, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Shona Velamakanni, MD is a cardiologist in Naples, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Velamakanni has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Med School At The University Of Med and Dentistry Of Nj At Piscataway in 2003. She is affiliated with Naples Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

399 Tamiami Trl N Ste 300 Naples, FL 34102
Telehealth available
(239) 624-4200

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Velamakanni is affiliated with Naples Community Hospital Naples, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Velamakanni is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Velamakanni specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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 Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Velamakanni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velamakanni

4.1

52 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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EJE – Nov 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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N Gala – Jul 20, 2024
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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
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Gary and Carmel Dion – Jun 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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acca – Sep 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Don – Jul 25, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Laura S. – Jun 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 24, 2023
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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
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Apr 08, 2023
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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
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Natale G – Apr 08, 2023
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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
Helpful
Paul J Auger – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Sonja – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Dec 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Rivera – Dec 19, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Michael D’Agostino – Aug 31, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2019
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About Me

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Dr. Shona Velamakanni, MD is a cardiologist in Naples, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Velamakanni has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. She graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Med School...read more

  • Cardiology

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  • Washington Hospital Center/ Georgetown University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • Georgetown University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • Robert Wood Johnson Med School At The University Of Med And Dentistry Of Nj At Piscataway

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Velamakanni is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    NCH Briggs Cardiology399 Tamiami Trl N Ste 300 Naples, FL 34102
    1

    Practice

    NCHMD Inc3302 Bonita Beach Rd Ste 170 Bonita Springs, FL 34134
    2
    Office399 Tamiami Trl N Ste 301 Naples, FL 34102
    3
    Naples Community Hospital Inc350 7th St N Naples, FL 34102
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Naples Community Hospital

      350 7th St N
      Naples, FL 34102
      Recipient of 73
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality