Dr. Miguel Velez, MD
Dr. Miguel Velez, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Miguel Velez, MD works in Whittier, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPOSilver Priority Select-CA HMO
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Blue Card PPO
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Select PPO
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Local Access Plus HMO
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Choice Care PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building12462 Putnam St Ste 500, Whittier, CA 90602
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Pih Health Hospital-Whittier12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00
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PIH Health Physicians12675 La Mirada Blvd Ste 201, La Mirada, CA 90638
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr. Velez is the kindest surgeon I have ever had the pleasure of meeting (I have had a lot of surgeries/procedures). Hands down the best bed side manner, which is rare these days. Dr. Velez demeanor is very calm and gentle, he is honest, careful, and very trustworthy. I was diagnosed with cushings disease and had an adrenalectomy, one of the stitches didn't heal correctly because of my disease and he corrected the incision. I was terrified to be awake and have him cut out the irritated skin and restitch; he walked me through everything he was doing and gave me such peace during the process. Every time I have seen Dr. Velez he always asks how my cushings /cortisol levels are doing "he truly cares about his patients" it makes the world of difference!
About Me
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Education
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University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
1982
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Internship
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Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
1983
Residency
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Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
1987
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Miguel Velez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Velez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Velez's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Velez accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Velez accepts here.
Dr. Velez's office is located at 12462 Putnam St Ste 500 Whittier, CA 90602.
Yes, Dr. Velez speaks Spanish. See Dr. Velez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Velez has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 9 times.
Dr. Velez is board certified in
Dr. Velez has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 42 years.
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