Dr. Armando Wiscovitch-Velez, MD
Internist
1910 Ave Las Americas Ponce PR, 00728About
Dr. Armando Wiscovitch-Velez is an internist practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Wiscovitch-Velez specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Wiscovitch-Velez provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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- American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Physician Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love of the field, taking care of his patients, education, technology, making a difference
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Get to know Internist Dr. Armando Wiscovitch-Velez, who serves patients in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Wiscovitch-Velez is an internist with over 41 years of experience in his field. He is currently the Medical Director of the Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila, is one of the main health centers in the southern area of Puerto Rico.
With the highest quality standards required by the health industry, the hospital is positioned as the most complete cardiovascular center in the southern area of the island. It’s mission is to offer excellent services in the medical field with the most advanced technology in order to achieve total patient satisfaction.
Dr. Wiscovitch-Velez earned his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in 1978. He then went on to complete his residency at Ponce Regional Hospital.
To stay up to date in his field, he remains a professional member of the American Medical Association and the Puerto Rico Physician Association.
Dr. Wiscovitch-Velez attributes his professional success to his love of the field, taking care of his patients, education, technology, and his ability to make a difference.
Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. As an internist, Dr. Wiscovitz-Velez manages and prevents common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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