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Dr. Robert Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
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Dr. Robert Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Metairie, LA.
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Dr. Robert Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Robert Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Velez graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Velez, MD is a General Surgeon in Metairie, LA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Velez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital. At present, Dr. Velez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Velez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velez accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4408 Yale St Ste B, Metairie, LA 70006
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May 14, 2021
I was referred to Dr Velez 18 years ago. Since that time I have found him to be a skilled, caring and compassionate dr with great bedside manners. He has performed several procedures for me and I am truly grateful for his expertise. I highly recommend him.
Lynn M Clement — May 14, 2021
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1982
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Dr. Robert Velez, MD is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Jefferson General Hospital

    4200 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA