Dr. Diego Velarde MD
Surgeon
3165 Suntree Blvd Suite 101 Melbourne FL, 32955About
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.
Education and Training
Mount Sinai Medical Center M.D. 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Diego Velarde MD's Expert Contributions
What anesthesia is best for colon biopsy?
Sedation. READ MORE
I had a hernia surgery?
CT scan. READ MORE
How do you treat internal hemorrhoids?
Medical, banding, or surgery. READ MORE
Is gastroscopy done with anesthesia?
Yes, sedation. READ MORE
How long is colorectal surgery recovery?
It depends on the surgery, could be from 2-6 weeks. READ MORE
How successful is rectal surgery to remove hemorrhoids?
>80% READ MORE
Is it my gallbladder?
You need to see your primary care physician or go to the ER. READ MORE
How do I treat my hernia?
Go and see your primary care. READ MORE
Lump after laparoscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair?
Could be a seroma or mesh or recurrence READ MORE
Can you feel the mesh after hernia surgery?
Sometimes. READ MORE
How should you sleep after back surgery?
Need to ask your surgeon READ MORE
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
See a vascular surgeon and do not hesitate to have a second opinion. READ MORE
After surgery?
Go and see a podiatrist. READ MORE
Post hernia repair?
Possible. See your surgeon READ MORE
Fatty hard tumor in buttocks?
Take it out. General surgeon. READ MORE
How do I know if my inguinal hernia surgery failed?
Go and see a general surgeon. READ MORE
What irritates hiatal hernia?
The HH is there. Reflux makes symptoms worse. Also, obesity and increase intra abdominal pressure. READ MORE
Can appendicitis cause dizziness?
If you are dehydrated or getting sick. READ MORE
Strange movement in stomach?
Possible muscle cramps. READ MORE
Should I be worried about this swelling?
Go and see your primary. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Vice Chief of surgery Melbourne Regional Medical Center 2018 - 2018
Awards
- Doctor of the year 2017 Hospital
Professional Memberships
- sages
- ASMBS
- American College of Surgeons
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