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Dr. Francis Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Francis Velez, MD
1.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Francis Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Towson, MD
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francis Velez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Towson, MD.

About

Dr. Francis Velez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Towson, MD and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with TidalHealth Nanticoke, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Beebe Medical Center. At present, Dr. Velez received an average rating of 1.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Bone Cancer
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
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Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 406, Towson, MD 21204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 444-4122
  2. 2 Bayhealth
    640 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 424-7522
  3. 3 Bayhealth Medical Center Milford Memorial Hospital
    100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE 19963
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1982
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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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. Francis Velez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velez's profile.

Dr. Francis Velez, MD is affiliated with TidalHealth Nanticoke, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Beebe Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Francis Velez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • TidalHealth Nanticoke

    801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus

    100 Wellness Way, Milford, DE

  • Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

    640 S State St, Dover, DE

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE