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Expertise of Frank Velez, MD

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Biography

Frank Velez, MD, is a general surgeon who earned his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe Medical School in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Since 2019, Dr. Velez has been in private practice serving the Rio Grande Valley, TX. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed print and video publications, abstracts and presentations. He also has extensive research experience. Dr. Velez speaks English and Spanish and provides whole-person care to his patients, treating body, mind and spirit.

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Personal Interests

Traveling, concerts, movies, Lego aficionado, fitness, sneakers, and my family.

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Care Philosophy

As a General Surgeon, my care philosophy is based on providing the highest quality of care to my patients. I believe in treating each patient with compassion, empathy, and respect. Adopting the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technology, my patients will receive the highest standards in health care. With an effective communication, and collaboration with other providers, each of my patients will receive an individually tailored treatment addressing their specific needs.

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Areas Served
Orange City, FL | DeLand, FL
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Education
  • Universidad Central del Caribe
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Residencies
  • Surgery, General at University of South Florida College of Medicine
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Board Certification
  • Surgery: The American Board of Surgery
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Ages Accepted
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
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Conditions Treated
  • Abnormal Mammogram
  • Gall Bladder
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair

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Treatments Offered
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Anal Surgery

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  • Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Bile Duct Surgery
  • Bowel Resection
  • Breast Surgery
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Central Venous Catheter Placement
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Resection
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Da Vinci XI Robot
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Endovenous Laser Therapy (Evlt) For Varicose Veins
  • Exploratory Surgery
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Incision And Drainage Of Abscesses
  • Incisionless Surgery
  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laser Therapy For Varicose Veins
  • Lung Surgery
  • Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
  • Oncological Surgery
  • Ostomy
  • Pancreas Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Surgical Specialists
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Venous Access Surgery
  • Ventral Hernia Repair
  • Weight Loss Surgery
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Procedures and Tests
  • Breast Ultrasound
  • Colonoscopy
  • Compression Therapy

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  • Cyst and Tumor Removal
  • Liver Surgery
  • Peg-Tube Placement
  • Spleen Surgery
  • Tissue Biopsy

Insurances accepted by Frank Velez, MD

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  • AHS MC
  • Aetna
  • Av-Med Commercial
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Devoted Health Medicare
  • FHHS/AdventHealth
  • Florida Community Care Medicaid
  • Florida HealthCare Plans
  • Freedom Medicare
  • Humana

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  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan/Beechstreet/Private Healthcare Systems
  • NPPN PPO/Coalition America
  • Optimum
  • Simply Health Plans
  • Sunshine State
  • Tricare
  • United
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Health Plan
  • Work Comp