Summary

Dr. Carlos Velasco is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 47 years in practice, Dr. Velasco brings extensive experience to his cardiovascular care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Velasco practices at multiple locations throughout Dallas, including the Texas Heart Center, Baylor University Medical Center, and Baylor Scott And White Heart And Vascular Hospital Dallas. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease in women. His procedural skills include chest imaging and cardiac rehabilitation services. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velasco highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 47 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Carlos Ernesto Velasco has 3 locations

Texas Heart Center

3600 Gaston Ave Ste 851Dallas, TX 75246
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baylor Scott And White Heart And Vascular Hospital Dallas

621 N Hall StDallas, TX 75226

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Dr. Carlos Ernesto Velasco, MDDr. Dale Yoo, MDDr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan, MDDr. Francia Rojas, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.6 
3.7 
47 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Korean, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Dallas , TXMckinney , TXKaty , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carlos Ernesto Velasco

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Peoples Health - HMO
  • Spectera
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carlos Ernesto Velasco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carlos Ernesto Velasco has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Congenital Heart Disease (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Endocarditis
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Patent Foramen Ovale
  • Pericarditis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias MedicasGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Carlos Velasco speak?
Dr. Carlos Velasco speaks Spanish and English.
Is Dr. Carlos Velasco accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Carlos Velasco accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Carlos Velasco affiliated with?
Dr. Carlos Velasco is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center.

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