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Dr. Diego Velarde, MD

  • Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
  • 29 years of experience
  • Advanced Surgical & Weight Loss Institute 3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101, Rockledge, FL 32955
  • (321) 549-2000

Brief Intro

Dr. Velarde is a board certified, fellowship trained general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon practicing in Brevard County, FL. He is the founder and director of Advanced Surgical And Weight Loss Institute and is committed to helping people over come their health problems through life changing weight loss. Dr. Velarde believes it is important to provide patients a safe and nurturing environment as they begin their journey towards the ultimate goal of significant weight loss and improved health.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mount Sinai Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina - 1996

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Advanced Surgical & Weight Loss Institute
  • 3165 Suntree Blvd Ste 101, Rockledge, FL 32955
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Breast Disorders
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
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Procedures Performed

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Skin Surgery
  • Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
  • Appendectomy
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hernia Repair
  • Mastectomy
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Appendectomy
  • Mastectomy
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Hernia Repair
  • Gallbladder Removal
  • Colonoscopy
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Small Bowel Resection
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Florida Community Care
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Freedom Health
  • Wellcare
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Aetna Better Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Priority Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Florida Health Care Plans
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