Charlotte Heart & Vascular Institute

The staff and Dr. Athapan are truly compassionate and dedicated to their patients. Jimmy at the front desk went above and beyond to help us find additional care for my dad. As the only family member caring for an aging father, the journey can be both emotionally and physically exhausting--but she has been such a blessing. Not only did she connect me with valuable services, but she also offered genuine empathy and compassion throughout the process. This office has not only helped save my dad's life but has also lifted a tremendous burden from my shoulders. Thank you for everything--you mean more to us than words can express!

If you are ever in need of a doctor that will have you waiting 4-5 months for your follow up look no further! I had the pleasure of waiting 1 1/2 months for my first check up just to be told by Dr Connelly my doctor wasn't used to seeing EKGs of a young patient and that I'm just fine!( thanks for the copay!) I drove from englewood to port Charlotte and the drive was 5x longer than me 5 minute appointment, now that it's April 28th and I can't make my appointment, I can reschedule for August 11th to go over my stress test results, if you are young stay away from this place, I will be changing primary care doctors for even referring me to such a poor doctor, I pray for my own health and hope I find what's wrong with me because these people could care less

They over billed me, they admit they told me the wrong price for my office visit. The office staff didn't explain the payment well and the supervisor even told billing that office staff messed up. But they are not fixing it, they still want me to pay full amount. It took almost an entire month to be able to speak with billing department. I left 4-5 messages a week to the office and to billing. Because they were reaching out to the office to fox the issues well nothing was fixed. Honestly that is so unprofessional to do to a patient. And the only reason I am self pay is because they don't take my insurance. I already felt my first appointment was a waste of time. I got no answers, just a bunch of tests ordered and still no answers Now they notate the amount in my chart so they can't over bill me but why does it not have to be this way from beginning. All these doctors and offices make so much money, they should have to do something other then "oops sorry" . They said they will do training in the office to help them explain to what they call "self pay" how much they could expect to pay.

We had our first visit with Dr. Connelly after my elderly mother's hospital stay. From the time we walked in until we left we were treated with kindness and professionalism! We were also in and out in a pleasantly surprising time frame! Thanks to all! Mary C.

A stress Test indicated I might require a procedure to increase blood flow in my Heart. My Primary Physician recommend Dr Martinez at Charlotte County Heart Institute. Within hour of his the referral arriving there (the same day) I received a call from Robert, Dr Martinez assistant asking if I could make an office appointment the NEXT MORNING! Robert was very precise and explained the procedure so I was well informed. Then he asked if I could be available for the procedure two days later. Wow, if the past I have waited weeks for a hospital procedure. He directed me to the check out desk and the person there was already talking to Bayfront Hospital in Port Charlotte and had a time slot reserved TWO DAYS LATER. All this accomplished 1 1/2 hours after I walked in the door. Dr Martinez and his staff are top shelf, very professional and I highly recommend them, as well as Bayfront for their care.