Dr. Diego Velarde, MD | Rockledge, FL | Surgery

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Dr. Diego Velarde is a surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery, focusing on weight loss procedures to help patients achieve healthier lives. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With three decades of surgical experience, Dr. Velarde brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Velarde practices at the Advanced Surgical & Weight Loss Institute in Rockledge, Florida. He treats patients with GERD and acid reflux, including children who experience these digestive conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and providing sedation for procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.

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3.7

27 Ratings
30 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mount Sinai Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Velarde is very personable and cares about his patients. He takes the time to explain what is to be expected of his patients in the bariatric program. He wants all his patients to succeed. Never met a more caring doctor!

October 16th, 2020

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my experience with DC Velarde was great he was great to explain pre operation detail, and after the same way and he return is cal that is great, now will use is service for a hernia and I truss him he will fix me up thank to the Doctor and to the office staff being professional;

November 28th, 2018

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Great bedside manner! Very realistic and straight forward. You leave with every question answered.

June 11th, 2016

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Dr Velarde is a skilled surgeon with certain things. His bed side manner was amazing at first and dwindled the more issues i had. The last one left me ignored with serious complications. His office staff is his biggest down fall. Relaying proper information and severity of problems is non existent. His responseson to issues borderline making fun of you. After a while it seems they're all about money for big procedures rather than making office visits or follow up calls. I'm truly heartbroken I was pushed to change doctors due to the care I was receiving.

February 4th, 2016

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This doctor is amazing. I have worked along side him in the hospital and he is one of the most attentive doctors towards patients. I myself would see him if I needed any type of surgery and I can only say that about 1 other doctor I know.

May 22nd, 2015

Advanced Surgical & Weight Loss Institute

3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101Rockledge, FL 32955

Tel: (321) 549-2000

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 - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Diego Velarde, MD	Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD	Dr. Chad R. Marrs, MD	Dr. Robert Leslie Bashore, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Plastic Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (27 Ratings)	4.9 (109 Ratings)	4.7 (98 Ratings)	4 (19 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Rockledge , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Sarasota , FL	Merritt Island , FL
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Bariatric Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1996

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Does Dr. Diego Velarde accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Diego Velarde has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Diego Velarde's office located?: Dr. Diego Velarde's office is located at 3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101, Rockledge, FL, 32955.
What languages does Dr. Diego Velarde speak?: Dr. Diego Velarde speaks English.
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