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Dr. Priya Velu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Priya Velu, MD
3.8 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Priya Velu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Priya Velu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 49
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Priya Velu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Velu graduated from American University and completed a residency at State University of New York, at Buffalo. Dr. Priya Velu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Velu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. At present, Dr. Velu received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Velu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velu also speaks Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Velu is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Insurance Accepted

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  • Prime Health Services
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Aetna
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • National Healthcare Alliance
  • American Lifecare
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  • Humana
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  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Employers Health Network
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Galaxy Health Network

Locations

  1. 1 New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation
    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4240
  2. 2 Ochsner Health Center-Tchoupitoulas
    5300 Tchoupitoulas St Ste C2, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 703-3070
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velu
3.8
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Apr 07, 2021
Always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Velu. She takes time to listen and address your concerns. Also very quick to get back to you about labwork.
Tom — Apr 07, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Providence Hospital, Detroit MI
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • State University of New York, at Buffalo
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Priya Velu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velu's profile.

Dr. Priya Velu, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Priya Velu, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA