Overview
Luis Vela is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Asheville, North Carolina.
His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vela is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1 Hospital Dr Ste 4200, Asheville, NC 28801
3620 NW Samaritan Dr Ste 201, Corvallis, OR 97330
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. Luis R. Vela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luis R. Vela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luis R. Vela by calling their office at 828-213-1994. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luis R. Vela a top-rated expert for Rhizarthrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis R. Vela is classified as an Experienced expert for Rhizarthrosis, 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. Luis R. Vela specialize in?
While Dr. Luis R. Vela is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Luis R. Vela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luis R. Vela has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rhizarthrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Luis R. Vela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luis R. Vela accept my insurance?
Dr. Luis R. Vela accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-213-1994 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
- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- SynovitisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Vela isExperienced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.