Overview
Danita Velasco is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years.
Dr. Velasco is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micrognathia, Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Chondrodystrophy, and Orchiectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114
6902 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106
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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Danita J. Velasco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Danita J. Velasco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Danita J. Velasco by calling their office at 402-955-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Danita J. Velasco a top-rated expert for Micrognathia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Danita J. Velasco is classified as an Advanced expert for Micrognathia, 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. Danita J. Velasco specialize in?
While Dr. Danita J. Velasco is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Micrognathia, Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Danita J. Velasco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Danita J. Velasco has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Micrognathia. You can view a list of Dr. Danita J. Velasco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Danita J. Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Danita J. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-955-5400 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
- Advanced
- MicrognathiaDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- Experienced
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Cartilage-Hair HypoplasiaDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Cartilage-Hair Hypoplasia.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- HypotoniaDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- OrchiectomyDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Orchiectomy.