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Dr. Steven Vela, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Steven Vela, MD
2.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a General Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX.
Dr. Steven Vela, MD
2.6 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Steven Vela, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a General Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX.

About

Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a General Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX. They graduated from University of Michigan and completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern. They currently practice at Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. Dr. Vela has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vela received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Vela also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vela is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice POS
  • Medicare
  • Gold HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi
    6133 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vela
2.6
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Jul 09, 2019
Dr Vela was very attentive to my concerns, and answered all my questions to my complete satisfaction, he explained future solutions to the synthoms in my case....
Marina Perez — Jul 09, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Michigan
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Southwestern
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern
Residency Hospital
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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. Steven Vela, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vela's profile.

Dr. Vela frequently treats the following conditions: Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Vela, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Yes, Dr. Steven Vela, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX