Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. George C. Velmahos

General Surgery
Office
165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
25
conditions
Office
165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

George Velmahos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Velmahos is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 431 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Velmahos is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Office
165 Cambridge St Ste 810, Boston, MA 02114
Other Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
27700 NW Freeway Ste 200, Cypress, TX 77433

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 Clinical Trials

PREVENTion of Clot in Orthopaedic Trauma (PREVENT CLOT): A Randomized Pragmatic Trial Comparing the Complications and Safety of Blood Clot Prevention Medicines Used in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients
PREVENTion of Clot in Orthopaedic Trauma (PREVENT CLOT): A Randomized Pragmatic Trial Comparing the Complications and Safety of Blood Clot Prevention Medicines Used in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Acetylsalicylic acid, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Post-Market, Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Trial of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft in All Wound Classes Ventral or Incisional Midline Hernias
A Post-Market, Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Trial of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft in All Wound Classes Ventral or Incisional Midline Hernias
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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430 Total Publications

Interhospital transfer and outcomes after robotic emergency general surgery: a national analysis.
Interhospital transfer and outcomes after robotic emergency general surgery: a national analysis.
Journal: Journal of robotic surgery
Published: July 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George C. Velmahos

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Is Dr. George C. Velmahos a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George C. Velmahos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholecystitis, 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. George C. Velmahos specialize in?

While Dr. George C. Velmahos is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. George C. Velmahos participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. George C. Velmahos has published 430 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. George C. Velmahos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. George C. Velmahos accept my insurance?

Dr. George C. Velmahos accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-9591 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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