Carlos E. Velasco
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 851, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Dr. Carlos E. Velasco is a cardiologist in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital-Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Dr. Velasco is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Velasco is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Velasco is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine - 1985
Clinical Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine - 1985
Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine - 1988
Cardiology, Vanderbilt University - 1991
Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology, Vanderbilt University Medicial Center - 1991

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton

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
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
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
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Texas Heart Center, PLLC
3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 851, Dallas, TX 75246

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.


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What conditions does Dr. Carlos E. Velasco specialize in?

While Dr. Carlos E. Velasco is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Carlos E. Velasco participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Carlos E. Velasco has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos E. Velasco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Carlos E. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-826-6044 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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