Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez

Endocrinology
Lutheran General Hosp HH Care Dept
701 S Zarzamora St, 
San Antonio, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Before you request
Expertise in
4
conditions
Lutheran General Hosp HH Care Dept
701 S Zarzamora St, 
San Antonio, TX 

Overview

Alberto Chavez-Velazquez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Chavez-Velazquez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chavez-Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Health System

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Lutheran General Hosp HH Care Dept
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chavez-Velazquez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Total Publications

Changes in β-Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity During Treatment With Dapagliflozin Alone or in Combination With Exenatide in Type 2 Diabetes.
Changes in β-Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity During Treatment With Dapagliflozin Alone or in Combination With Exenatide in Type 2 Diabetes.
Journal: Diabetes care
Published: February 27, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez by calling their office at 210-358-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez specialize in?

While Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Diabetes Insipidus (DI). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez accept my insurance?

Dr. Alberto O. Chavez-Velazquez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 210-358-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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