Dr. Louis E. Velasco, MD, III
Emergency Physician
5656 S Power Rd Higley AZ, 85236About
Dr. Louis Velasco practices Emergency Medicine in Higley, AZ. Dr. Velasco assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Velasco examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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