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Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD

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(Dr. Gladys Velarde, MD)

(180 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: heart attack, echocardiogram (echo), heart problems

655 West 8th Street Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 383-1011

Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in adult cardiology. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville.

Office Locations

655 West 8th Street Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32209

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15255 Max Leggett Parkway Suite 3600
Jacksonville, FL 32218

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Some issues Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

"What every woman should know about heart health", UF Health Jacksonville

"Velarde receives Distinguished Service Award", UF Health Jacksonville

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	560
doctor visit	278
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	19
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	513

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	586
doctor visit	333
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
minimally invasive procedures	21
stress testing	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	535

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	380
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	71
Less than 65	294

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	52
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2014 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	348
doctor visit	323
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
minimally invasive procedures	13
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	325

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	287
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	55
Less than 65	204

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	54
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	293
doctor visit	381
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	14
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	278

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	560
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	548
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	538
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	106
Less than 65	404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	492
doctor visit	407
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222
minimally invasive procedures	16
stress testing	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	492

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	331
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	63
Less than 65	233

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	318
doctor visit	298
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	318

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	239
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	68
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	298
doctor visit	354
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	298

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	221
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	58
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	188
doctor visit	332
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	188

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	210
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	49
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	55
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	205
doctor visit	187
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
ultrasound (sonogram)	205

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	379
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	102
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	52
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	269
doctor visit	188
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
ultrasound (sonogram)	269

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	329
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	91
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	329
doctor visit	136
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
minimally invasive procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	329

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	177
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	62
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated as a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	353
doctor visit	292
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	15
stress testing	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	340

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	281
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	392
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	187
85 and over	65
Less than 65	174
65 to 74	294

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1992. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1995)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health Jacksonville

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 180 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr, Velarde is a gem. She is so compassionate about women's heart health. She is genuinely concerned about each of her patients and it shows. I am very thankful to have her as my cardiologist. I just love her! )

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-12

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Dr Velarde is an EXCELLENT physician and she spends the time necessary to make sure I understand and agree with her treatment options. She's not only an excellent physician but also a wonderful human.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr.Velarde is great. She makes it easy to talk to her and is very thorough when explaining what she wants you to do moving forward for your health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-20

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Dr. Velarde was excellent. She was very thorough

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-03

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I wish everyone could have her for a doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-05

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Easy to talk to, answered all my questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-26

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Liked the doctor very much

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-28

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$3,414 $3,414
Amgen Inc.	$1,785 $1,785
Pfizer Inc.	$1,202 $1,202
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$427 LifeVest $427
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$110 ENTRESTO $110
Other	$45 Transcatheter Heart Valves $19	LifeVest $13	Insulin pump $13

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$3,250
Consulting Fee	$1,785
Travel and Lodging	$994
Food and Beverage	$955

Research Payments

Dr. Gladys P. Velarde, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $133,467.

Biography

Dr. Gladys Velarde sees patients in Jacksonville, FL. Her medical specialty is adult cardiology. She speaks Spanish. Dr. Velarde's areas of expertise include the following: heart attack and echocardiogram (echo). She is professionally affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville. Before performing her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Velarde attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She is rated highly by her patients. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Velarde include: Exceptional Women in Medicine - Castle Connolly TOP Doctors - Cardiovascular Medicine; Women of Heart - Volunteers in Medicine, Inc.; and Exceptional Women in Medicine - Castle Connolly Top Doctors - Cardiovascular Disease. She welcomes new patients at her office inJacksonville, FL as reported by Doctor.com.