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Dr. Mario Lopez, MD

Dr. Mario Lopez, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Mario Lopez, MD is a cardiologist in Port Charlotte, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lopez has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Universidad Central del Este in 1981. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Dr. Lopez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Lopez specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Lopez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lopez

4.2
33 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Have been waiting 24 hours for exam review so that I can be discharged from Fawcett Hospital. Being held captive waiting.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mad Patient – Feb 10, 2025
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Excellent Cardiologist
Dr Mario Lopezis the kindest, most thorough cardiologist I have ever had! He took the time to explain evereything in detail. I would highly recommend him!
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 30, 2024
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Excellent Cardiologist
Dr. Lopez is very thorough and explains conditions well. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and takes the time to explain what is going on. He has a self-contained office so there is no need to go elsewhere for testing. He is very friendly and courteous. I highly recommend him.
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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Joan B – Mar 02, 2024
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Evelyn Remmo
More information and treatment plan than any other Cardiologist
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 other person found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2023
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caring Dr.
Dr Lopez is very caring and listens to everything yu have to say.I have been going to him formany years and would not change.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2023
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Great doctor
I've been a patient of Dr. Lopez for a number of years now and I'm very happy with him in fact when I tried to contact him at Millennium and was informed he was no longer I was a little because I had no idea how to contact him. After a lot of searching I did locate him. His number is 941-246-2482 he's located at 2484 Caring Way Pt. Charlotte.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ron – Apr 09, 2023
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Great Physicans, listens and understands your concerns. Saved my life.
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
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Ron Bowyet – Mar 19, 2023
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Contact Info for this great cardiologist and staff
Always a wonderful experience with Dr. Lopez and Kristen Garcia-Miller, APRN, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner! New phone number: (941) 246-2482 New address: 2484 Caring Way, Suite F, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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
8 others found this helpful
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Wendy S. – Jan 31, 2023
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My experience with Dr. Lopez has always been the best. I just learn that he is not with the Millennium group anymore. Thanks GOD. Does anyone knows his new practice is or the phone number that i can call to make an appointment? Thanks
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Daniel Aviles – Jan 25, 2023
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I would recommend Dr. López as a cardiologist because he has taken excellent care of me since I have been his patient for the last 3 years. He and his Nurse Practitioner are very attentive to attention to detail and make you feel like you are a member of their family not just a patient # and $$$.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Antonio D. Calzado – Jan 18, 2023
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Where did Dr Lopez go????
Does anyone know where Dr Lopez is now, he left millenium..?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2022
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Money more important than patients
Went at appointment time, told they had 3 people ahead of me and it could be hours. This was was June 22nd and was told the next available time was January of next year, than they said maybe they could fit me in at the end of September. They aren't doing surgeries here they just over book to make a ton of money not caring about there patients ????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Philip Mark Bender – Jun 22, 2022
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I’m a patient of Dr. Lopez since 2007. He stated I needed a stent and it was placed, called the widow maker on 12/7/ 2007. And I was able to make my trip out of state for Xmas to be with my kids..Past few visits I’ve seen a change. Felt my appointments was rushed, maybe 15 min then out the door. Was quick with telling me my problem that has to be watched Stenos of the aorta. Did not go over my blood work not sure if he received it. Now he is connected with Millennium Physician Group. They also have the visits at 15min. If test are done you have to call for the results or go into your Portal. I’m hopping Dr. Lopes will take his own actions as to dealing with his patients. Dr. Lopez is a very good cardiologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2022
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Best cardiologist in Floria without a doubt. He's been caring for me and my family for 15+ years. He's the most caring doctor I have ever known.
What went well
  • 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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Larry S – May 04, 2021
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Best doctor in the whole world!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Five stars in every area – Sep 14, 2020
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Doctor did not have information on me when I he met with me. He told me that someone would call me when the results were received from Millennium, but I never received a call. So I contacted the office and spoke with a nurse who stated that the doctor was out of the country, but when he returned she would have him follow up with me. That was three months ago and I'm still waiting. Let just hope I don't have a serious heart problem because you did nothing, but charge me. Thanks
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Aaron in North Port, FL – Aug 09, 2017
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Dr Lopez installed two stents in my right coronary artery at Fawcett Hospital, in Port Charlotte, fl. In doing so he blocked a side artery. Since that time I have suffered from heart attack symptom side affects that have had a significant negative impact on my lifestyle, i.e. no dancing, biking, etc Also, I spent two days plus at Fawcett and never had a visit from either Dr Lopez or any of his staff. I also don't know how long I froze my butt off in the operating room waiting for his "arrival"
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Englewood, FL – Jun 03, 2017
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Dr Lopez has been a great Dr for me. Excellent communicator and a very caring person. When I came to FL the MI Dr was not able to help me and Dr Lopez with all the appropriate testing and question was able to prescribe the correct medications to stabilize my heart and return me to an active life style that I love. I enjoy his personality and sense of humor, its an honor and pleasure to be his patient.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Randy Caltrider in Port Charlotte, FL – May 07, 2017
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I was seen in March 2015 on an emergency basis. He was wonderful to me. I had to have s stress test and my cholesterol was very high. He put me on higher does of meds. Staff very nice. I am seeing him this March for my check up. Wonderful personality and very caring.
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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Zoa Ann Beasley in Punta Gorda Fl – Feb 08, 2017
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very caring 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tom M in Punta Gorda, FL – Nov 09, 2016
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biography

Dr. Lopez has a consultative, interventional cardiology practice with an emphasis in coronary intervention, including cardiac catheterization, stent deployment, coronary angioplasty and peripheral vascular diagnosis and intervention. Dr. Lopez...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Deborah Heart And Lung Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mountainside Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Mountainside Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Universidad Central Del Este

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Lopez is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

      21298 Olean Blvd
      Port Charlotte, FL 33952
      Recipient of 30
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      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

      64%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      12% lower than the national average

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