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Dr. Francis Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Francis Velez, MD
1.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Francis Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Towson, MD.
Dr. Francis Velez, MD
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Dr. Francis Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Towson, MD
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Towson, MD.

About

Dr. Velez graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. Dr. Francis Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Towson, MD and has 42 years experience. Dr. Velez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beebe Medical Center. Dr. Velez has experience treating conditions like Anorectal Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Velez received an average rating of 1.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Velez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Anorectal Abscess
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Anorectal Abscess
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthBlue PPO
    Maryland POS
    BlueChoice Advantage POS
    BluePreferred PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • myBlue Access EPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
    BCBS PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • Open Choice PPO
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Aetna
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • HealthyBlue HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 406, Towson, MD 21204
  2. 2 Bayhealth
    640 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
  3. 3 Bayhealth Medical Center Milford Memorial Hospital
    100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Francis Velez, MD is affiliated with Beebe Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Francis Velez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE