Carmelo V. Venero, MD

Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Structural Cardiologist

4.8/5 (73 ratings) 10 comments

Love God, my family, and my work.

Carmelo Venero

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish

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Dr. Venero and his wife Sandra have three children, each of whom are very active in sports and the community. Outside of the office he enjoys spending time with his family and supporting his children through their school and athletic efforts. He is also quite a chef and enjoys grilling for his family and playing a Venezuelan four-string guitar called an el cuatro.

Clinical Focus:
Complex coronary interventions, valvular heart disease – valvuloplasties, MitraClip, PFO, ASD closure, Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman device implantation), stress test, echocardiography

Specialties:
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology

Education & Credentials

Schools

University of Carabobo School of Medicine, Valencia, Venezuela, 1995

Internships

Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, 1996

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, 2000

Fellowships

Preventive and Nuclear Cardiology, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut, 2008 Cardiovascular Disease, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN, 2011 Interventional Cardiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, 2012 Advanced Structural Cardiology with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Birmingham, Alabama

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Clinical Lipidology American Board of Nuclear Cardiology National Board of Echocardiography

Organizations & Societies

American Society of Echocardiography Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions American Society of Nuclear Cardiology American College of Cardiology American College of Physician

Caring for my patients is my honor, and for this reason, I will always do my best.
— Carmelo V. Venero

Where I See Patients

University Cardiology

1940 Alcoa HighwayBuilding E, Suite 310Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-544-2800

Fax: 865-544-6812

Directions
University Cardiology

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

73 ratings

4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this provider

    4.8

  • Provider explained things clearly

    4.8

  • Provider showed concern

    4.8

  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8

  • How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

    5.0

10 Patient Reviews

I love Dr. Vinero. He is always kind & informative. His great sense of humor always puts me at ease.
5.0
July 19, 2024
Excellent experience, the care provided made us feel very comfortable with regards to asking questions, answered all questions with clarity. We felt no rush and was very pleased with all he feedback. A very pleasant flow.
5.0
May 29, 2024
It was all good.
5.0
April 11, 2024
Feel I am in excellent hands and any concerns are answered to my satisfaction.
5.0
March 1, 2024
Very good experience.
5.0
March 1, 2024
Excellent experience.
5.0
February 16, 2024
A very special thank you, gratitude and appreciation goes to Dr. [...], Dr. Venero and the ENTIRE STAFF of the heart failure team!
5.0
January 17, 2024
Good
5.0
November 26, 2023
Very good experience
5.0
September 21, 2023
Have seen Dr. Venero for 10 yrs. He is a wonderful dr. & even better person. Always friendly, caring, informative & explains my care. Love him!
5.0
September 7, 2023