Summary

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo Velez is a thoracic and general surgeon with 25 years of experience in cardiovascular care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in complex heart and chest surgeries. Dr. Crespo Velez serves patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Crespo Velez practices at multiple locations in Laredo, Texas, and Rapid City, South Dakota, with hospital affiliations including Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Elmbrook Campus. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures and minimally-invasive heart surgery techniques. Patients rate Dr. Crespo Velez 3.3 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 25 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Laredo Physicians Group

10710 McPherson Rd Ste 305Laredo, TX 78045
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Thoracic SurgeryEmergency MedicineVascular & Interventional RadiologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
3.4 
3.9 
25 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Laredo , TXLaredo , TXLaredo , TXSan Antonio , TX
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Summit Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • General Surgeon
  • Thoracic Surgeon
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez speaks Spanish.

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