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Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD

Nephrology* Age 60
Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD
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Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD

Nephrology* Age 60
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Velasco graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1998 and completed a residency at University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Medical Center|University of Miami/ackson Memorial Medical Center - Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery.Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD is a Nephrologist in Houston, TX and has 32 years experience. Dr. Velasco currently practices at Houston Nephrology Group and are affiliated with North Cypress Medical Center. Dr. Velasco has experience treating conditions like Acute Kidney Failure, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Rhabdomyolysis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Velasco received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Velasco's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velasco is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Kidney Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Rhabdomyolysis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypokalemia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypertension
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Superior Health Plan
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  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Nephrology Group
    915 Gessner Rd Ste 360, Houston, TX 77024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 468-5440
  2. 2 Houston Nephrology Group, P.A.
    21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 410, Cypress, TX 77429
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 571-8090

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Jun 22, 2020
Dr. Velasco is a awesome Doctor, a super Doctor to be honest, and he is a even better human being. Words can not describe how great and wonderful he is. Dr. Valasco is truly my Superhero. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. I am privileged and honored to have him as my Doctor!
Sulay Shah — Jun 22, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johnston-Willis Hospital|University of Virginia
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Medical Center|University of Miami/ackson Memorial Medical Center - Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velasco's profile.

Dr. Velasco frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Kidney Failure, Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia and Rhabdomyolysis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD is affiliated with North Cypress Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ariel Velasco, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Cypress Medical Center

    21214 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX