Summary

Jose Yeguez, M.D., is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at Baptist Health, specializing in inguinal and abdominal hernia surgery using minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic), open and abdominal wall reconstruction techniques. He is fluent in English and Spanish. After earning his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda in Coro, Venezuela, he completed his residency in general surgery at Universidad Central de Venezuela Hospital General del Oeste in Caracas, Venezuela. He continued his training by completing a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Dr. Yeguez is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Hernia Society, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society of Robotic Surgery and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. In additional to his surgical work, Dr. Yeguez dedicates his time to research. His work, particularly on the treatment of colorectal diseases and advanced laparoscopy, can be found in peer-reviewed publications such as American Journal of Surgery and Contemporary Surgery. As a respected surgeon, Dr. Yeguez excels at providing patients with innovative care. He alleviates his patients’ concerns by taking time to listen to any questions and thoroughly educating them on their treatment plans.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univ Nacional Experimental Francisco De Miranda Area De Cien De La Salud
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Baptist Health Surgery | Boca Raton (Cooperman Building)

745 Meadows Rd Ste 202Boca Raton, FL 33486

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4.3 
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36 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Boca Raton , FLDelray Beach , FLDelray Beach , FLPalm Beach Gardens , FL
Med School: Univ Nacional Experimental Francisco De Miranda Area De Cien De La Salud Med School: Universidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado School of Medicine Med School: University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine Med School: University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jose Yeguez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna: HMO
  • Beech Street
  • CarePlus Health Plans
  • Cigna: HMO
  • Coventry Health Plan (DO NOT USE)
  • Devoted Health
  • Dimension Health
  • Dimension International
  • First Health Network
  • FL Blue: BlueCare
  • FL Blue: MyBlue
  • FL Blue: PPO
  • Global Excel
  • Great West
  • Humana Commercial/Medicare/HMO/PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare HMO
  • Medicare: Railroad
  • Multiplan
  • NHP
  • Options
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Private Healtcarecare Systems (PHCS
  • Prominence Health
  • Select
  • United HlthCare:HMO

Medical Specialties

Jose Yeguez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Jose Yeguez has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Jose Yeguez holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Nacional Experimental Francisco De Miranda Area De Cien De La Salud in 1990.

NPI Number

Jose Yeguez's NPI number is 1497771323.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Jose Yeguez speak?
Jose Yeguez speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Jose Yeguez affiliated with?
Jose Yeguez is affiliated with Delray Medical Center Inc.
Does Jose Yeguez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Jose Yeguez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Jose Yeguez accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Jose Yeguez?
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