Dr. Question

[NotGolfer]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did a ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!

[gatorbill1]

Citrus Cardiology has some very good doctors - I use Dr Saluck and very satisfied with his care

[JMintzer]

Citrus Cardiology has some very good doctors - I use Dr Saluck and very satisfied with his care

I'm slowly switching my Drs to FL and I had my first consult/exam with Cirtus Cardiology (in LSL). Pleased with the cafe and staff...

[blueash]

H..there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!

You might have added the 2 names you can see at that clinic as you only want feedback on them, not the dozens of other cardiologists.

[Arlington2]

Wife and I use Dr Herman. Top notch. One of my golfing buddies just switched to him because he was displeased with the one he had.

[gatorbill1]

You do not have to use The Villages cardiologists to continue with them for primary care

[Tomptomp]

My heart rate has been the low 50’s my whole life. Doctor said if I have no other symptoms, not to worry about it.

[Kcwombat]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did a ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!

I have Florida Blue and Villages Health. I see Dr Herman and am very well satisfied with him. He’s not an alarmist and he knows his stuff

[jswirs]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did a ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!
What is the heart rate? Do you have loss of balance or feel dizzy? If not I would not go to any doctor. A good diet, exercise, laughter and some sunshine usually helps.

[JimmyDebbie]

Mt husband has recently started seeing Dr Gonzalez at Citrus Cardiology and has been pleased so far.

[mraines]

Citrus Cardiology has some very good doctors - I use Dr Saluck and very satisfied with his care

Me too. He is my favorite doctor.

[Kjbatl]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did an ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!
I have Fl blue and use Dr Mamoud as my cardiologist at Orlando Health FHV. They have offices in Leesburg and SR 44 as well as other locations around the north end of the villages.

[Nancy@Pinellas]

We use Citrus Cardiology as well. Dr. Saluck is very good.

[NotGolfer]

Thanks for the responses....guess my question wasn't clear enough. The two dr.s are Dr. Herman and his associate with The Specialty Clinic. I did NOT wish to hear of other clinics in or near The Villages. I prefer to stay with The Specialty Clinic----for now. BUT thank you anyway!!

[golfing eagles]

What is the heart rate? Do you have loss of balance or feel dizzy? If not I would not go to any doctor. A good diet, exercise, laughter and some sunshine usually helps.

We don't know the OPs resting heart rate, so I'm answering in a vacuum. However, I can honestly say I never treated a patient with bradycardia < 35 or > 2.6 sec pauses with "laughter and sunshine"

[oneclickplus]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did a ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!

What is "slow"? Are you an athlete? I walk 10 miles each week and bike (real bike outdoors) 50 miles each week over 6 days. My resting heart rate is consistently 48bpm. Doctor says I have bradycardia which sounds like a disease and something that needs to be fixed. It is the medical term for a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that is just a number. I shared my exercise routine and he dismissed it as normal for me (male 68yo).

I'm not telling you not to have it checked out. I'm just suggesting that there is a difference between "typical" and "normal". That is, it may not be typical for someone to have a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that does not mean it is not normal for them. Don't assume you have a problem. If you have no symptoms (no pain, no breathing problems, etc) and no other conditions, I say "stay hydrated and don't worry about it".

[phojo]

I don’t have a cardiologist at Villages Health, but have an Endocrinologist and one other specialist. Noth are very good and listen to you.

[Dlpdo]

What is the heart rate? Do you have loss of balance or feel dizzy? If not I would not go to any doctor. A good diet, exercise, laughter and some sunshine usually helps.
I assume since you are dispensing medical advice you are a physician. If not probably should keep such unprofessional advice to yourself.

[Erika]

Who is your endocrinologist?

[Sully2023]

Had an app't today with a dr. and when they took my vitals they discovered my heart rate is slow. They did a ekg, then told me it was "steady" but they are referring me to a cardiologist to be on the safe side, I guess. We have FL Blue and TVH....there are 2 cardiologists with the Specialty Clinic. I'm wondering if given a choice---which one?? NOW whenever people ask questions---others will answer that theirs is the best. I don't want those kinds of question!!!!! I want to stay in network....so please be kind and give me answers that pretain. Thank you!

So you are in network with the villages healthcare system. You see your doctor and they refer you to two different cardiologists which are in the TVH network. I’m somewhat confused as to what you are seeking. If the TVH offered up to you two in network doctors, check to see if they are board certified in cardiology and then do a google search on both doctors to see if there are complaints about them. Go and see one, check out the care you are provided. Everyone on this site will tell you the ones they like. Good luck!

[RUCdaze]

Nobody is going to tell you that their doctor is lousy.

[sowilts]

Citrus Cardiology has some very good doctors - I use Dr Saluck and very satisfied with his care
Agree, Dr Gonzalez Citrus Cardiology

[Stu from NYC]

What is "slow"? Are you an athlete? I walk 10 miles each week and bike (real bike outdoors) 50 miles each week over 6 days. My resting heart rate is consistently 48bpm. Doctor says I have bradycardia which sounds like a disease and something that needs to be fixed. It is the medical term for a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that is just a number. I shared my exercise routine and he dismissed it as normal for me (male 68yo).

I'm not telling you not to have it checked out. I'm just suggesting that there is a difference between "typical" and "normal". That is, it may not be typical for someone to have a heart rate below 60bpm. But, that does not mean it is not normal for them. Don't assume you have a problem. If you have no symptoms (no pain, no breathing problems, etc) and no other conditions, I say "stay hydrated and don't worry about it".

I do not think you should be telling OP not to worry about it. Best to see a physician and let him/her tell you not to worry about it.

[JMintzer]

Nobody is going to tell you that their doctor is lousy.

People post on this site all the time about bad experiences with doctors...