Search

See All Ophthalmologists in Palmer, MA

Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD
3.4 (15 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmer, MA.
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD
3.4 (15 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
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.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Nearsightedness
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
  • View other providers who treat Dry Eyes
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
  • View other providers who treat Cataract
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
  • View other providers who treat Glaucoma
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
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
  • View other providers who treat Diplopia
Drusen
  • View other providers who treat Drusen
Esophoria
Eye Pain
  • View other providers who treat Eye Pain
Floaters
  • View other providers who treat Floaters
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
  • View other providers who treat Hyphema
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
  • View other providers who treat Lazy Eye
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
  • View other providers who treat Uveitis
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

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Tufts PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velazquez
3.4
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Velazquez?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
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
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Velazquez to family and friends

Dr. Velazquez's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Velazquez

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Medical Center Hospital
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Velazquez communicate via email?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Velazquez offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Velazquez offer an online patient portal?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Velazquez have free onsite parking?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Velazquez offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Velazquez offer evening visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Velazquez specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Velazquez specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Velazquez specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Velazquez specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Velazquez accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

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. 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