Dr. Robert Y. Velasco, MD | Riverside, RI | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Robert Velasco is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. With 16 years of experience in internal medicine, he provides comprehensive care for adult patients across a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Velasco is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Velasco practices at Rhode Island Hospital and sees patients at Brown Medicine locations in Riverside and Smithfield, Rhode Island. He specializes in treating back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens, as well as addressing flank pain concerns. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients recover and maintain their health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and effective care.

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4.8

24 Ratings
16 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
8 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Dr Velasco is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had. I’ve been with him since he opened his practice my family, close relatives and friends go to him also and they feel the same. I can’t say enough about him. I’m so fortunate to have such a good primary care physician.

February 10th, 2026

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Dr. Velasco has won my complete respect and faith by his steady manner, his diagnosis skill, his diligence, his kindness and his quick response time. Great doctor. Other doctors should sit in on some of his sessions to learn what it means to provide topnotch care. Bravo.

October 17th, 2022

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Best Doctor I have ever had. Compassionate, knowledgeable, understanding and takes his time to listen, but mostly importantly professional. I recommend him to anyone seeking an amazing doctor.

January 19th, 2022

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Extremely thorough and responsive.

October 25th, 2019

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Young, smart, extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He cares about his patients and is always accessible. Best Dr I ever had!

May 20th, 2019

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By chance I was assigned to Dr. Velasco for an office visit. His warmth, his eye-to-eye manner, his obvious knowledge and his attention to concerns are all exemplary. I believe he likes what he's doing.

April 10th, 2019

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Just visited yesterday so no follow up yet

July 14th, 2016

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I was new to RI (and New England in general). I needed to see a primary care Dr. to get a referral for something and was randomly assigned to Dr. Velasco. My intention was to get the referral and hand pick my PCP, because I assumed that being assigned a Dr. based on availability would yield the same results as asking for a last minute hair appointment... but after my first office visit I knew that I couldn't possibly find a better Dr. He's the best Dr. I've ever seen. He is caring, he listens, he is knowledgeable, and he takes action to get results. I also like that the practice he works with utilizes very modern technology. I can (and have) communicated directly with the Dr. via a healthcare portal (it's basically like getting to text your Dr.). This tool is really amazing. Rather than make an appointment I can just send a message directly to the Dr. and get a referral or information without all the red tape. The portal also allows me to see /access results of tests and… office visit summaries. I feel very lucky to have been assigned to Dr. Velasco so early in his career. I have a feeling he will end up being a pretty busy guy once word gets out.

July 28th, 2015

Brown Medicine Brown Physicians Inc

375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 301Riverside, RI 02915

Tel: (401) 649-4050

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Brown Medicine Brown Physicians Inc

900 DOUGLAS PIKE STE A1SMITHFIELD, RI 02917

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Robert Yabon Velasco, MD	Dr. Karen L. Garibaldi, MD	Dr. Lunia Collado, MD	Dr. Austin Ritter, DO
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine

4.8 (24 Ratings)	4.8 (100 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Riverside , RI	Providence , RI	Providence , RI	Providence , RI
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Rhode Island, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated in 2010

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