Summary

Dr. Jennifer Velasco is a rheumatologist who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center in 2018, followed by fellowship training at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in 2021. With 11 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Velasco specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues.

Dr. Velasco practices at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group locations in Elgin and Geneva, Illinois. She focuses on treating crystal arthritis, which causes sudden joint pain and swelling, as well as inflammatory myopathies that affect muscle strength and function. Her approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients maintain mobility and build muscle support around affected joints. Dr. Velasco also utilizes extremity X-rays to evaluate joint damage and monitor treatment progress.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Jennifer R. Velasco has 2 locations

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11 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian, English Speaks Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu Speaks English, Lithuanian
Elgin , ILAurora , ILElgin , ILElgin , IL
Med School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Government Medical College Srinagar Med School: Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates Med School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jennifer R. Velasco

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jennifer R. Velasco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jennifer R. Velasco has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatologist

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals2021

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center2018
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Advocate Christ Medical Center2018

Medical School

Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Dr. Jennifer Velasco's office is located at 1600 N Randall Rd Ste 225, Elgin, IL, 60123.

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