Overview
Fernando Velayos is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Velayos is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Velayos is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2350 Geary Blvd, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fernando S. Velayos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fernando S. Velayos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fernando S. Velayos by calling their office at 415-833-3514. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fernando S. Velayos a top-rated expert for Viral Gastroenteritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fernando S. Velayos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Viral Gastroenteritis, 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. Fernando S. Velayos specialize in?
While Dr. Fernando S. Velayos is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Fernando S. Velayos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Fernando S. Velayos has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Viral Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. Fernando S. Velayos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Fernando S. Velayos accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernando S. Velayos accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-833-3514 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
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Velayos isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Velayos isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Velayos isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Velayos isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Velayos isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Velayos isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- DiarrheaDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Velayos isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.