Summary

Dr. Wilfredo Crespo-Velez is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who specializes in heart and chest surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Crespo-Velez is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to serve patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Crespo-Velez practices in Laredo, Texas, and maintains an affiliation with Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital Elmbrook Campus. He focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass procedures, minimally-invasive heart operations, and off-pump bypass techniques. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
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Laredo , TXFORT WALTON BEACH , FLLAREDO , TXLaredo , TX
Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidade Catolica Do Parana (Pucpr) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina Med School: Univ Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Wilfredo Crespo-Velez has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Wilfredo Crespo-Velez holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Wilfredo Crespo-Velez's NPI number is 1952408585.

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What languages does Wilfredo Crespo-Velez speak?
Wilfredo Crespo-Velez speaks Spanish.
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