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Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD
3.4 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Palmer, MA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmer, MA.

About

Dr. Velazquez graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center.Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmer, MA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Velazquez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital. Dr. Velazquez has experience treating conditions like Presbyopia, Astigmatism and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Velazquez received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Velazquez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velazquez also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Velazquez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Nearsightedness
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Esophoria
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Chalazion
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Patch
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
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  • United Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
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  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    1504 N Main St, Palmer, MA 01069
    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
  2. 2 Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    362 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA 01056
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  3. 3 Baystate Wing Hospital
    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velazquez
3.4
Based on 15 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Nov 10, 2019
Dr. Velazquez is the best eye doctor I've ever had. He really seems to care about his patients. He listened to my concerns, did his exam, and explained everything in easy to understand language. I recommend him without hesitation!
Monson Mom — Nov 10, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Medical Center Hospital
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Velazquez frequently treats the following conditions: Presbyopia, Astigmatism and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Wing Hospital

    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA