Overview
Dr. Jorge Velazco is a board-certified internist with a subspecialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He has a particular interest in post-cardiac surgical care, mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapies. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Velazco is certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and neurocritical care medicine. Dr. Velazco is passionate about working on post-cardiothoracic surgery recovery, including all aspects of cardiovascular procedures such as ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, organ transplantation and cardiovascular critical care medicine.
Dr. Velazco is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jorge F. Velazco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jorge F. Velazco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jorge F. Velazco by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jorge F. Velazco a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jorge F. Velazco is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Metastases, 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. Jorge F. Velazco specialize in?
While Dr. Jorge F. Velazco is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Emphysema, and Bullae. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jorge F. Velazco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jorge F. Velazco has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Jorge F. Velazco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jorge F. Velazco accept my insurance?
Dr. Jorge F. Velazco accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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.
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- Distinguished
- Lung MetastasesDr. Velazco isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BullaeDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- EmphysemaDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Velazco isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AsbestosisDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about Asbestosis.
- AsthmaDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Velazco isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.