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Dr. Jonathan Vafai, MD

Dr. Jonathan Vafai, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jonathan Vafai, MD is a cardiologist in Delray Beach, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Vafai has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Delray Medical Center and Bethesda Hospital East. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

South Florida Heart Institute

5035 Via Delray Delray Beach, FL 33484
Telehealth available
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Dr. Vafai's Reviews

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4.9
30 ratings, 18 with a written review
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The Best!
My favorite doctor! Caring, returns calls and LISTENS!
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Apr 18, 2025
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Dr. Valid is caring, professional and devoted.
First, he remembers who I am as well as my heart problems. He takes time, does the necessary testing and calls me to give me my results. He doesn’t hand me over to a technician that isn’t familiar with my cardiology history. I feel confident that he is sincerely interested in keeping me well. He is also very kind in how he explains my cardiac problems. I feel like I’m being given the best care I need.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Donna Slotsky – Mar 28, 2024
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Excellent Compassionate ans Attentive Cardiologist
Outstanding dedicated doctors and listens to all your needs. Responds rapidly after you undergo a test. Explains all details of your treatment. YOU WILL NOT be disappointed
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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kenneth – Sep 12, 2023
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Thank you Ken, I appreciate the kind words.
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Dr. Vafai is an amazing cardiologist. He is a dedicated and caring doctor. He listens to all your concerns and answers all your questions. Is proactive in your care. My husband also trusts his care with Dr. Vafai. His expertise is top notch.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Frieda and Tom – Feb 23, 2023
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Thank you Frieda and Tom, I appreciate it.
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I am so happy I was recommended to DR Vafai thru a neighbor. The doctor gives his full attention to you and addresses your concern. His technician is so accommodating. As well as his receptionist’s.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rose Riccobene – Jan 19, 2023
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Wonderful
One of the most caring and informed cardiologists I have ever known. I worked in the field and would recommend him highly!!!!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Carl Sussman – Jan 17, 2023
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If you only want routine tests once a year, fine. If you have a real issue, find someone else who will acknowledge it and is more knowledgeable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2022
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Dr Vafai is very thorough, listens, and very kind! My favorite doctor
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
2 others found this helpful
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Phyllis Goldblatt – Nov 08, 2021
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Dr. Vafai is an excellent cardiologist. He is dedicated, caring, and knowledgeable. He truly is a nice man. I am glad I found Dr. Vafai as my cardiologist.
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
4 others found this helpful
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David Bressler – Oct 27, 2021
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always taken on time, courteous staff, Dr Vafai is personable, caring and understanding answers your questions with great thought, a great doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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saul weinstein – Jul 25, 2021
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I had an appointment today and Dr. Vafai is the best cardiologist you can wish to take care of you.
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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HS – Jul 30, 2020
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Dr. Vafai is one of the best and brightest cardiologists on the planet. He is caring, listens to your questions, provides excellent feedback and is there when you need him. I cannot believe in this day and age there are still doctors who are like the ones I remember growing up in the 50's.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Scott Aijo – Apr 04, 2020
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We absolutely highly recommend Dr. Vafai who in our opinion is not only a fine cardiologist but a doctor while professional, is warm and caring to his patients. His office is efficient, pretty much on time for visits. In particular two women in his office, Jennifer S. and sherry S. add to the competence of this office. In addition, other physicians associated with this practice make this a fine cardiology group.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Jonathan Vafai for anyone searching for a knowledgeable cardiologist. I've been a patient of Dr. Vafai for many years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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Dr Vafai is a very smart doctor. Professional, kind, friendly, and wicked smart. Very willing to talk with the patient's family. He is respectful of his patients. So glad we found him. We have been patient's of his for 13 years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2019
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This man is of a Professional Demeanor, bright , cordial very very informative and even friendly and really cares for his patients. He might have a nice size facility but his staff and like him are caring and cordial. But, most of all he know's his stuff and follows up on new medial information on a regular basis. But the final conclusion I found not only for me but for my 60 year old son, that he really cares and doesn't rush through your appointment he listen's to everything we say and ask
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
5 others found this helpful
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Carolyn G in Delray Beach, FL – Sep 15, 2017
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Doctor Vafai was great but the office staff is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Louisa Pansini in Lantan, Fl. – May 24, 2017
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GREAT GUY, LISTENS , INFORMATIVE, GREAT TRAINING , PERSONALBE
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
2 others found this helpful
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DENNIS in Lake Worth, FL – Dec 30, 2016
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  • North Shore-lij Health System, Nyu School Of Medicine Program, Department Of Cardiology

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School, Department Of Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hosp-harvard Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004

  • Nyu College Of Arts And Science

    Undergraduate School, 2000
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  • Evidenced-Based Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: 2007 Update, J Vafai, DS Pinto, CM Gibson, 2007

  • Angiographically evident thrombus following fibrinolytic therapy is associated with impaired myocardial perfusion in STEMI: a CLARITYTIMI 28 substudy, AJ Kirtane, J Vafai, SA Murphy, JM Aroesty, MS Sabatine, CP Cannon, CM Gibson, 27: 2040c, 2006

  • Dual Atrioventricular-Nodal Physiology, Elicited by Pacing and Leading to a Reversible Cardiomyopathy, JN Catanzaro, J Makaryus, J Vafai, AN Makaryus, R Jadonath, S Beldner, 36(4): 352, 2009

Dr. Vafai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

  • Chief Fellow, North Shore-LIJ Cardiology Fellowship, June 2009

  • NYU President's Service Award,, May 2002

  • NYU School of Medicine Student Council Award for Outstanding & Dedicated Service,, May 2003

  • Lawrence Scherr, MD, Department of Medicine Scholarly Activity Award,, April 2008

  • Elected Chair of NYU Student Senators Council (University-Wide),, April 2003

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South Florida Heart Institute

South Florida Heart Institute5035 Via Delray Delray Beach, FL 33484
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