Summary

Dr. Jose Velasco is a surgeon with an extensive 56-year career in medicine. They earned their medical degree from Universidad De Valladolid Facultad De Medicina and completed their residency training at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital. This depth of experience spans more than five decades of surgical practice.

Dr. Velasco practices at Rush General Surgery in Chicago, Illinois. They focus on treating patients with various types of anemia, including those caused by heavy bleeding, chronic disease, and chronic kidney disease. Their procedural expertise includes performing CT scans and CT enterography for diagnostic purposes. Patients have given Dr. Velasco an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 56 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Rush General Surgery - Chicago

1725 W Harrison St Ste 818Chicago, IL 60612

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3.8 
4.3 
56 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , ILORLAND PARK , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: Universidad De Valladolid Facultad De Medicina Med School: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Velasco

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Velasco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Velasco has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Appendectomy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Endocrine Surgical Procedures (Endocrine Surgery)
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • General Surgeon
  • Hernia
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Morbid Obesity
  • Parathyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Universidad De Valladolid Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1970

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Does Dr. Jose Velasco accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Jose Velasco's office located?
Dr. Jose Velasco's office is located at 1725 W Harrison St Ste 818, Chicago, IL, 60612.

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