(This review reflects my personal opinions and experiences as a former employee. It is written solely from my perspective and should be interpreted as such.)
I would not recommend working at Central Florida Vein and Vascular (CFVV) under any circumstances. In my personal experience, this company demonstrates a lack of respect for its employees, poor leadership, and an overall toxic culture that leaves staff feeling overworked, underappreciated, and unsupported.
Turnover is extremely high -- new hires come and go constantly, forcing existing staff to cover multiple roles without additional pay or recognition. Employees are expected to juggle front desk duties, scheduling, insurance, and assisting -- often with little to no proper training. Communication is poor, processes change frequently, and management expects staff to "figure things out" on their own.
Leadership is largely absent. The main physician who owns the company is rarely present at any of the offices and seems disconnected from the daily operations. Patients have complained about rude or dismissive providers, yet these concerns are brushed aside.
The office manager, who oversees multiple locations, contributes heavily to the toxic culture. In my opinion, they do very little actual managing. Instead, they gossips about employees to others, spreading rumors instead of addressing issues directly. They refuse to put anything in writing, insisting on phone calls so there's no record of what they say. I personally requested a raise over text -- the only way they communicate -- and during a phone call they verbally agreed. Months later, the raise never came.
The assistant office manager is known for favoritism and drama. They clearly favor certain Spanish-speaking employees and often speaks in Spanish about others right in front of them, creating division among the staff.
At the Villages location, I personally witnessed behavior that raised serious concerns. The doctor frequently failed to properly explain procedures to patients, often repeated the same plan of care for everyone, and displayed poor bedside manner. Several employees, including myself, brought up potential HIPAA and safety concerns to HR, but they were ignored. The nurse practitioner was equally unprofessional in my experience -- impatient, dismissive, and more interested in personal phone calls than patient care. Numerous patients complained about their rough manner and lack of compassion, but again, no changes were made.
I was ultimately fired for "seeming unhappy" -- not for performance, attendance, or misconduct. I later found out that other employees were told I was being fired before it happened, and that management had already started interviewing people to replace me while I was still working there. That level of unprofessionalism and lack of respect speaks volumes about the culture.
From a patient's perspective, the environment doesn't feel much better. The office atmosphere is cold and impersonal. Procedures are not clearly explained, and patients often discover they need multiple additional treatments even after being told their care was complete. On-time patients frequently have to wait because late arrivals are still seen. The office is often empty, which can make the place feel uncomfortable and unsettling.
Overall, in my experience, Central Florida Vein and Vascular suffers from poor management, lack of accountability, and a toxic culture that affects both staff and patients. Leadership avoids responsibility, HR ignores complaints, and turnover remains constant.
If you value professionalism, honesty, and respect -- I'd personally suggest looking elsewhere, whether you're seeking a job or considering them for your care.
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