Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD

Dr. Alvaro Velasquez is a pulmonologist with specialized training in critical care medicine, bringing nearly four decades of experience to respiratory and intensive care. He completed his medical degree at Universidad Ces Escuela De Medicina before advancing his training through a residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. With 39 years of clinical practice, Dr. Velasquez provides comprehensive care for patients with complex lung conditions and those requiring critical care support. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Velasquez practices primarily at Emory University Hospital Midtown and maintains multiple practice locations throughout Atlanta, Georgia. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of pulmonary medicine and intensive care, making him well-equipped to handle both routine respiratory concerns and life-threatening conditions requiring specialized monitoring. Patients consistently rate their experience …with Dr. Velasquez highly, giving him a perfect 5.0 rating. His dual specialization allows him to provide seamless care whether patients need outpatient pulmonary consultations or intensive hospital-based treatment for critical respiratory conditions.