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Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD
4.2 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Gainesville, GA
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22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, GA.

About

Dr. Velazquez Rivera graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo Escuela de Medicina. Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Velazquez Rivera currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. At present, Dr. Velazquez Rivera received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Velazquez Rivera's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Velazquez Rivera is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    Performance Blue
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 The Longstreet Clinic PC
    725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
  2. 2 Northside Hospital-Gwinnett
    1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
  4. 4 Office
    1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 106, Suwanee, GA 30024
  5. 5 Office
    1270 Friendship Rd, Braselton, GA 30517

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velazquez Rivera
4.2
Based on 5 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Nov 14, 2019
El hizo la cirugía de hernia de mi esposo. Me encanta su amabilidad y deseo por la mejoría del paciente
Laura Perez — Nov 14, 2019
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo Escuela de Medicina
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Yes, Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE, Gainesville, GA