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Dr. Diego Velarde, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Diego Velarde, MD
5.0 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockledge, FL.
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Dr. Diego Velarde, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Rockledge, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockledge, FL.

About

Dr. Velarde graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina. Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is a General Surgeon in Rockledge, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Velarde currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center and Melbourne Regional Medical Center. Dr. Velarde has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Velarde received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Velarde's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velarde also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velarde accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Port Placements or Replacements
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
Port Placements or Replacements
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Obesity
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Port Placements or Replacements
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gastrotomy
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Ulcer
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Large Intestine Infarction
Lipomas
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Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Infarction
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Surgical & Weight Loss Institute LLC
    3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101, Rockledge, FL 32955
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 549-2000
  2. 2 Medical Associates of Brevard P.A.
    3190 Suntree Blvd Ste 101, Rockledge, FL 32955
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 549-2000
  3. 3 Melbourne Regional Medical Center
    250 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (321) 752-1200

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Patient Reviews
Jun 15, 2022
On May 25th I started having unbearable stomach pains about 7pm so I went to the ER. The CAT showed that I had perforated bowel and needed emergency surgery. The surgeon on call was Dr. Velarde. I was pretty groggy when I woke up in ICU, but Dr. Velarde gave me more details. I won't go into details here, but suffice to say that he saved my life that night. It was a very difficult surgery and I came very close to needing a colostomy. I will be forever thankful that he is such a skilled surgeon. He is also very compassionate and actually cares about his patients. I would recommend him highly.
Jane M Dew — Jun 15, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    1996
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Diego Velarde, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velarde's profile.

Dr. Velarde frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Diego Velarde, MD is affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center and Melbourne Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL

  • Melbourne Regional Medical Center

    250 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL