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Dr. Laura Velcu, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
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Dr. Laura Velcu, MD is a General Surgeon in Bradenton, FL.
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Dr. Laura Velcu, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Bradenton, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Laura Velcu, MD is a General Surgeon in Bradenton, FL.

About

Dr. Velcu graduated from Carol Davila School of Medicine. Dr. Laura Velcu, MD is a General Surgeon in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Velcu currently practices at ICC at Blake Medical Center and are affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital. At present, Dr. Velcu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Velcu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velcu also speaks Arabic. Dr. Velcu is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Rib Fracture
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • UPMC PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Options PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
    BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
    GHI CBP
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Keystone Health Plan Central HMO
    Capital Blue Cross
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 ICC at Blake Medical Center
    2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 567-2876

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May 16, 2021
Dr. Velcu is an awesome surgeon! She is knowledgeable, caring and professional.
Torry — May 16, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Carol Davila School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Laura Velcu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velcu's profile.

Dr. Laura Velcu, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Laura Velcu, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Blake Hospital

    2020 59th St W, Bradenton, FL