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Summary
Dr. Omar Velasco is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in surgery and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. With 16 years of experience in practice, Dr. Velasco brings extensive clinical knowledge to his patient care.
Dr. Velasco practices at several hospitals including Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital, Antelope Valley Hospital, and Palmdale Regional Medical Center, with locations in Tucson, Arizona and Palmdale, California. He treats patients with high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations involving severe hypertension. His procedural expertise includes performing CT scans and coordinating specialized treatments like therapeutic hypothermia. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velasco highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
Dr. Velasco practices at several hospitals including Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital, Antelope Valley Hospital, and Palmdale Regional Medical Center, with locations in Tucson, Arizona and Palmdale, California. He treats patients with high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations involving severe hypertension. His procedural expertise includes performing CT scans and coordinating specialized treatments like therapeutic hypothermia. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velasco highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 16 years of experience
- University Of Maryland Medical System
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Omar Velasco has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Omar Velasco, MD | Dr. Raksha Anand, MD | Christiana Archibong, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC | Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Tucson , AZ | Tucson , AZ | Gilbert , AZ | Scottsdale , AZ |
| Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: Graceland University | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Omar Velasco
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Omar Velasco has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Omar Velasco has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Omar Velasco holds an expired medical license in the states of Arizona and California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arizona that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Maryland Medical System.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Velasco's NPI number is 1275845570.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Omar Velasco's office located?
- Dr. Omar Velasco's office is located at 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85711.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Omar Velasco affiliated with?
- Dr. Omar Velasco is affiliated with Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital, Antelope Valley Hospital, Redlands Community Hospital, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, and Northwest Medical Center.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Omar Velasco?
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- Does Dr. Omar Velasco accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Omar Velasco accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Omar Velasco accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Omar Velasco has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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