Overview
Dr. Ariel Velasco earned his medical degree at Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. He completed a residency at the Catholic Medical Center in Jamaica, New York, and a fellowship in nephrology at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Velasco, who is board certified in nephrology, has been in practice since 1989. His primary clinical interests are kidney diseases, electrolytes and acid-base imbalance, hypertension, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant. He is a member of the Harris County Medical Society, Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology and Texas Association of Philippine Physicians. In his practice, Dr. Velasco balances joy and compassion with the goal of offering the very best care, and he considers his patients to be his away-from-home family. His patients rate him very highly, citing his caring and thoroughness as well as their total confidence in his skills and expertise. In his leisure time, Dr. Velasco enjoys competitive ballroom dancing, cycling and reading mystery novels.
Dr. Velasco is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Diabetic Nephropathy.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Velasco 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.
Ben Taub Hospital
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Juan Ayus is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ariel Velasco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ariel Velasco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ariel Velasco by calling their office at 713-468-5440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ariel Velasco a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ariel Velasco is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Ariel Velasco specialize in?
While Dr. Ariel Velasco is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ariel Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Ariel Velasco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-468-5440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Velasco isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Velasco isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Potassium LevelDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Recessive Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis