Summary

Juan Carlos Q. Velez, MD, specializes in nephrology at Ochsner Health. They provide comprehensive care for kidney conditions, including acid-base disturbance, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hematuria, kidney stones, nephrotic syndrome, resistant hypertension, among others. They offer treatment options for these conditions like dialysis, immunosuppression, catheter and stent placements and robotic partial nephrectomy.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 28 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Emory University Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Juan Carlos Q Velez

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Juan Carlos Q Velez, MDDr. Vecihi Batuman, MDDr. Luis Gabriel D Uribe, MDDr. Sudhir Kumar Julka, MD
NephrologyInternal MedicineNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
3.7 
4.6 
28 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: Universidad Pevona Cayetana Heredia Med School: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Juan Carlos Q Velez

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Juan Carlos Q Velez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Juan Carlos Q Velez has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Juan Carlos Q Velez holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Emory University Hospital in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - GME in 2002.

Internship

Completed their internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - GME in 2000.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Pevona Cayetana Heredia in 1998.

NPI Number

Juan Carlos Q Velez's NPI number is 1982712840.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Juan Carlos Velez's office located?
Juan Carlos Velez's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
What languages does Juan Carlos Velez speak?
Juan Carlos Velez speaks Spanish and English.
Is Juan Carlos Velez accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Juan Carlos Velez affiliated with?
Juan Carlos Velez is affiliated with Musc Health Ashley River Tower.
Does Juan Carlos Velez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Juan Carlos Velez accepts on their Vitals profile.

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