Dr. Ariel Velasco MD

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Excellent

Dr. Ariel Velasco has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 2 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Ariel Velasco identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and NephrologyNephrology
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.. He obtained board certification from The American Board of Internal Medicine for Nephrology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Ariel Velasco accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 915 Gessner Rd

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO
• Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
• Harvard Pilgrim Options
• PacifiCare SignatureElite

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Velasco is affiliated with 3 hospitals:

Spring Branch Medical Center
8850 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX

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Education

Dr. Velasco attended medical school at Far Eastern University Dr Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine and graduated in 1989 having 24 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Ariel Velasco MD as:

• Ariel M Velasco
• A Velasco

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