Dr. Pedro Alejandro Velasquez, MD

Dr. Pedro Velasquez is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism who has dedicated over four decades to helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti and brings 42 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Velasquez is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Velasquez practices at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis and Darsalud Care, both located in Memphis, Tennessee, and maintains affiliations with Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle and Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. He focuses on treating conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, obesity and weight management, and type 2 diabetes. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy and utilizing glucose monitoring techniques to help patients achieve better health outcomes. Patients have given him an average …rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.