Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Diego A. Velarde

General Surgery
3165 Suntree Blvd, Suite 101, 
Rockledge, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
3165 Suntree Blvd, Suite 101, 
Rockledge, FL 

Overview

Diego Velarde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockledge, Florida.

Dr. Velarde is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Velarde is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Obesity Medicine in FL

Hospital Affiliations

Holmes Regional Medical Center
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Cape Canaveral Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Castilian
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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Florida Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • 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

3165 Suntree Blvd, Suite 101, Rockledge, FL 32955
Other Locations
KND DEVELOPMENT 59 LLC
765 W Nasa Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

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.

2 Total Publications

Immortalization of Human Adult Alveolar Epithelial Cells to Study Environmental Exposures of the Distal Lung.
Immortalization of Human Adult Alveolar Epithelial Cells to Study Environmental Exposures of the Distal Lung.
Journal: Current protocols
Published: April 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diego A. Velarde

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Velarde?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Diego A. Velarde by calling their office at 321-594-6745. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Diego A. Velarde a top-rated expert for Cellulitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diego A. Velarde is classified as an Advanced expert for Cellulitis, 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. Diego A. Velarde specialize in?

While Dr. Diego A. Velarde is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Diego A. Velarde participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Diego A. Velarde has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cellulitis. You can view a list of Dr. Diego A. Velarde's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Diego A. Velarde accept my insurance?

Dr. Diego A. Velarde accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-594-6745 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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