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Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD
4.5 (50 Ratings)

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Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL.
Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD
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Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 60
Tamarac, FL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL.

About

Dr. Bayron-Velez graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University District Hospital.Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Bayron-Velez currently practices at HCA Florida Broward Surgical Specialists - Tamarac and are affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital and HCA Florida University Hospital. Dr. Bayron-Velez has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bayron-Velez received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Bayron-Velez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bayron-Velez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Bayron-Velez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Gastrectomy
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Cancer
Abdominal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
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Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Metabolic Syndrome
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Bunion Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Oophorectomy
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
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • BlueDental Choice
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Molina
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Care HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Superior Health Plan
    Ambetter
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Emblem Health
  • Medicaid
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)

Locations

  1. 1 HCA Florida Broward Surgical Specialists - Tamarac
    7421 N University Dr Ste 107, Tamarac, FL 33321
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

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1 Star (5)

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Nov 10, 2024
He helps me with my gallbladder. I had gallstones disease. Thank you Dr Bayron for saving my life.
Abner Oropeza — Nov 10, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University District Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University District Hospital
    1993
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bayron-Velez's profile.

Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital and HCA Florida University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

    2801 N State Road 7, Margate, FL

  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital

    8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL

  • HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

    7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL

  • HCA Florida University Hospital

    3476 S University Dr, Davie, FL