Overview
Laura Velcu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida.
Dr. Velcu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
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. Laura Velcu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Velcu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Velcu by calling their office at 941-567-2876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Velcu a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Velcu is classified as an Advanced expert for Delirium, 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. Laura Velcu specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Velcu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Laura Velcu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Velcu has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Velcu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Velcu accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Velcu accepts most major insurance plans, including Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 941-567-2876 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
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Velcu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Velcu isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Velcu isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Fractured SpineDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Velcu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
