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 Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Rockledge 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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3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101101, Rockledge, FL 32955
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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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Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
1996

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Mount Sinai Medical Center
2000

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Fellowship Hospital

Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Center
2006

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Dr. Velarde in specializes in General Surgery. See more on Sharecare.

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

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Dr. Velarde's office is located at 3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101101 Rockledge, FL 32955. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Is Dr. Diego Velarde, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

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

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Hospital Affiliations

Melbourne Regional Medical Center
250 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL

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