Dr. Anthony T Vela JR., MD

Dr. Anthony Vela specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, bringing four and a half decades of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His extensive experience spans 45 years of caring for patients across diverse age groups and health conditions. Dr. Vela is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve a broad community of patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Vela practices at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and NewYork Presbyterian Queens in Flushing, New York. He focuses on managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing comprehensive care for these serious cardiovascular conditions. His practice includes routine blood testing to monitor patient health and preventive care through flu vaccinations and adult immunizations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Vela highly for …his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.