Dr. Steven Vela, MD | Corpus Christi, TX | Surgery

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Dr. Steven Vela is a surgeon with 25 years of experience serving patients in Corpus Christi, Texas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Vela communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Vela practices at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Corpus Christi and maintains hospital affiliations with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital North Of Corpus Christi. His surgical expertise includes treating ventral hernias and breast cancer, including complex metastatic cases. He performs colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to help diagnose digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Vela an average of 3.1 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
3.1

26 Ratings
25 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Michigan Medical School
11 written reviews
1 specialty
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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I had my inguinal hernia repair done by Dr. Steven Vela and i won’t hesitate to recommend him.

August 4th, 2019

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Dr Steven Villa removed the c and now I’m c free

November 30th, 2018

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The post appt was awful He wanted to be in and out Didn't even look at my incisions Never go to him if you want a doctor who care about you as a patient After surgery he sent me home with aspirin I had the worst pain and he could careless

May 15th, 2017

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After having this doctor as a surgeon (as a referral) I am in worse pain then I was before going for the surgery. Wish I would have seen all of these reviews and known what I was getting myself into. Please take these to heart, and I hope I help another patient before he/she is in the situation I currently am in.

May 25th, 2016

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Today is my first day after my hernia repair. I HAVE NEVER HAD PAIN LIKE THIS! EVER! I had heard he was "rough" but I had no clue I would be suffering like this. Forget about pain meds to. I got 50 mg Tramadol (20 pills). I never saw him after the surgery either. Just one of his nurses with makeup tattooed on her face. I wouldnt wish this pain on anyone. Make sure you know your doc before going under the knife.

April 3rd, 2013

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87 year old patient with bad heart problems wheeled out of surgery with no pain medication. Was in intense pain, almost stop breathing from pain. An other doctor had to give pain medication Let out patient surery an ammitted in hospital under pain management for two days. When released still would not give any pain medication. Had to get from heart doctor. IF YOU LIKE PAIN SEE THIS DOCTOR

September 9th, 2012

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If you want a doctor who will chew you out for no good reason right before doing your surgery..This is the guy for you. He seems to be a moody drama queen who tends to take his bad moods out on his patients. Look at all the negative reviews herein and take them to heart..If you're having surgery, you don't need someone who is going to treat you poorly. Oh, and I got pain meds before surgery..But immediately after surgery, he refused to prescribe anything so I just had to suffer..

June 27th, 2012

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"Look, I do not know you, and you cannot tell me why you are on this medicine."Oh, but I did. Actually, gave two reasons why I was put on this med. Did not matter. Frankly, if I did not need this all-knowing individual to remove my gall bladder, and he was not a referred dr., I would never have choosen this one. Oh, No!

June 15th, 2011

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I believe that this dr has no Bedside manners he was more worried if we had insurance after he had performed surgey.

June 8th, 2011

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A no frills surgeon. Gets to the point and gets the job done well. He explained everything to me well and told me risks and benefits.

February 12th, 2010

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

5802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 120Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Tel: (361) 881-3476


Dr. Steven Vela, MD	Dr. Michael Atkinson Norman, MD, FACS	Dr. Jorge I Leiva, MD	Dr. Peter Yu, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.1 (26 Ratings)	4.7 (6 Ratings)	4.7 (55 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Corpus Christi , TX	Houston , TX	Cypress , TX	Cypress , TX
Med School: University of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico	Med School: UT McGovern Medical School
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Vela affiliated with?: Dr. Steven Vela is affiliated with Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital North Of Corpus Christi.
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Where is Dr. Steven Vela's office located?: Dr. Steven Vela's office is located at 5802 Saratoga Blvd Ste 120, Corpus Christi, TX, 78414.
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