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Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 60
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Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 60
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Velasquez graduated from INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Velasquez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown. Dr. Velasquez has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Velasquez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velasquez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velasquez is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
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Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Emphysema
Exercise Induced Asthma
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Network L
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    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Emory University Hospital Midtown-Cardiac Surgery
    550 Peachtree St NE Fl 6, Atlanta, GA 30308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 686-2505
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Emory University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology
    1365 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 778-3261
  3. 3 Emory Geriatrics Wesley Woods SJH
    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Fl 5, Atlanta, GA 30342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 251-1700

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Nov 04, 2022
Dr. Velasquez has been my doctor for the past 3 years. I find him to be very helpful, willing to take time to listen and suggest options of treatments. He is also very friendly, knowledgeable and responsive to emails and messages, I highly recommend him and his staff for your care.
S Shearer Snellville GA 30078 — Nov 04, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • INSTITUTE OF NATURAL HEALTH SCIENCES
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velasquez's profile.

Dr. Velasquez frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath and Asphyxia and Hypoxemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Yes, Dr. Alvaro Velasquez, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA