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Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD

Cardiology* Age 77
Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD
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Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD

Cardiology* Age 77
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Velazquez graduated from Federal University Of Parana Medical School. Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD is a Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 54 years experience. Dr. Velazquez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Slidell Memorial Hospital East. At present, Dr. Velazquez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Velazquez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velazquez also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Velazquez is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine.

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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
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Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Ultrasound
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
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Hyperkalemia
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
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Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
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Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
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Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 East Baton Rouge Medical Center LLC
    9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  2. 2 Ochsner Pharmacy And Wellness-Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Velazquez is very thorough and always willing to answer any questions about medical issues and whether prescriptions are in need of refills. Yes, I would recommend him to family and friends.
Gloria Smith — Sep 29, 2021
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Federal University Of Parana Medical School
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Touro Infirm Hospital
    1974
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Touro Infirmary/Tulane University
    1983
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge and Slidell Memorial Hospital East.

Yes, Dr. Salvador Velazquez, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA