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Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA.

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Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Escondido, CA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of California at Berkeley. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido. At present, Dr. Velky Jr received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Velky Jr also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velky Jr is board certified in General Surgery.

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Locations

  1. 1 North County Trauma Associates Inc. A Medical Group
    215 S Hickory St Ste 112, Escondido, CA 92025
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 489-5955
  2. 2 Office
    2067 Wineridge Pl Ste A, Escondido, CA 92029
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  3. 3 Office
    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 270, San Marcos, CA 92069
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Mar 14, 2016
Dr. Velky is a wonderful doctor he'said very caring and helpful. HE saved my life I'm 2010 and I'll never forget that.
— Mar 14, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velky Jr's profile.

Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Velky Jr, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA