Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD

Dr. Alvaro Velasquez is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings nearly four decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Ces Escuela De Medicina and completed his residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. With 39 years in medicine, Dr. Velasquez has developed extensive expertise in treating complex respiratory and critical care conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Velasquez practices at Emory University Hospital Midtown and sees patients at multiple Emory Clinic locations throughout Atlanta, Georgia. His clinical focus includes managing COPD and chronic lung disease, particularly in patients with complex medical conditions. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and uses advanced imaging like chest CT scans to diagnose respiratory problems. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velasquez highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.