Dr. Diego Velarde MD
Surgeon | Obesity Medicine
3165 Suntree Blvd Melbourne, FL 32955Dr. Diego Velarde MD
Dr. Diego Velarde is a general, laparoscopic and Bariatric surgeon practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Velarde specializes in abdominal surgery including reflux, stomach, hernias (inguinal, abdominal wall etc), gallbladder, colo-rectal and weight loss/Bariatric surgery. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue. Dr. Velarde provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr.Velarde did his training in Mount Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery including Weight Loss Surgery. He has been mentioned as Best Doctor Practice and Doctor of the Year.
| Board Certification | |
|---|---|
| Surgery | American Board of Surgery (ABS) |
| Hospital Affilliations |
|---|
| Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne ( Melbourne, FL ) |
| Wuesthoff Medical Center - Rockledge ( Rockledge, FL ) |
| Areas of expertise and specialization |
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| General Surgery |
| Reflux disease |
| Hiatal Hernias |
| Colo-Rectal |
| Bariatric Surgery |
| Gallbladder |
| sleeve gastrectomy |
| laparoscopy |
| Robotic Surgery |
| Abdominal and Inguinal Hernias |
| Faculty Titles & Positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vice Chief of surgery | Melbourne Regional Medical Center | 2018 - 2018 |
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of the year | Hospital | 2017 |
| Professional Memberships | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member | sages | |
| Member | ASMBS | |
| Member | American College of Surgeons | |
Education and Training
Mount Sinai Medical Center |
Provider Details
Gender
- Male
Languages
- English
- English
- Spanish
