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Summary
Dr. Lydia Velez Rivera is a family medicine physician with 43 years of experience caring for patients and families. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central Del Este (UCE) Facultad De Medicina, building a strong foundation in comprehensive healthcare. Her extensive career spans more than four decades, during which she has developed expertise in managing complex medical conditions and providing preventive care.
Dr. Velez Rivera practices in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, where she focuses on treating diabetes-related conditions including Type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications affecting the nervous system. She performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to evaluate heart health and monitor patients with cardiovascular concerns. Her long-standing experience allows her to provide thorough, personalized care for individuals and families in her community.
Dr. Velez Rivera practices in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, where she focuses on treating diabetes-related conditions including Type 2 diabetes and diabetic complications affecting the nervous system. She performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to evaluate heart health and monitor patients with cardiovascular concerns. Her long-standing experience allows her to provide thorough, personalized care for individuals and families in her community.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Hatimedik Csm Hatillo
CARR 2 KM 86 6HATILLO, PR 00659 Tel: (787) 898-4190
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Speaks English | |||
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
Dr. Lydia Esther Velez Rivera holds an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina in 1983.
NPI Number
Dr. Velez Rivera's NPI number is 1174565287.
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