Michael E. Debakey Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Maria Velez is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Michael E. Debakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

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. Maria Velez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Velez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Velez by calling their office at 713-791-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maria Velez a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Velez is classified as an Experienced expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Maria Velez specialize in?

While Dr. Maria Velez is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Maria Velez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Maria Velez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Maria Velez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Maria Velez accept my insurance?

Dr. Maria Velez accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Care Services Corporation and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-791-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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