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Dr. Gisela Velez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Gisela Velez, MD
3.5 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Gisela Velez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Ayer, MA.
Dr. Gisela Velez, MD
3.5 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Gisela Velez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Ayer, MA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Gisela Velez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Ayer, MA.

About

Dr. Gisela Velez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Ayer, MA. They currently practice at Nashoba Valley Medical Center and are affiliated with Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Velez has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Retinopathy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Velez received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Velez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Retinopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Hypertensive Retinopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Iritis
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveal Diseases
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Nashoba Valley Medical Center
    190 Groton Rd Ste 190, Ayer, MA 01432

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velez
3.5
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (13)

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Oct 16, 2023
Dr. Velez is always very caring and thorough. She cares deeply about her patients and their eyesight. I like the way she gives the shots, they don't hurt, but aren't overly numbed. She keeps me informed of my progress. I would, and have recommended her to others.
Carol R Wright — Oct 16, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Gisela Velez, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Ayer, MA. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Fairfax Hospital/Georgetown
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University MC
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass Eye and Ear Inf|Nat Eye Inst
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gisela Velez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velez's profile.

Dr. Velez frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Retinopathy, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gisela Velez, MD is affiliated with Nashoba Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gisela Velez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center

    200 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA