Education
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Kansas University School of Medicine
Health Plans Accepted
Locations
Address
12150 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778
Office Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Message From Rafael Velasquez
Rafael Velasquez, MD, attended residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama, and also completed a residency at Kansas University School of Medicine where he served as Chief Resident in Family Medicine.
Dr. Velasquez was born in Lima, Peru, and graduated from Federico Villarreal School of Medicine in 1993. He worked with multiple volunteer programs in his native Peru, including the early detection of cervical/breast cancer, cholera prevention, and the Peruvian Red Cross. Dr. Velasquez also Practices functional medicine.
Dr. Valasquez is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Medical Association.
He enjoys karate, soccer, music, reading and spending time with friends and family.
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Blogs
June 03,2024
A Holistic Oncology Care Model
The last decade has witnessed a sea change in oncologic treatments. Revolutionary treatments, available for various types of cancers, afford patients new treatment options and a new lease of life
April 17,2024
can oncology costs reduced
Oncology is one of the most exciting fields in medicine today. Diseases which were incurable a few years ago can be cured with the use of new technologies, treatment options and therapies.
Feb 20,2024
Carotid Doppler Ultrasound: What is it, Uses, and Preparation
The Carotid Doppler Ultrasound is a highly significant instrument in the field of medical diagnostics for evaluating vascular health.
Feb 16,2024
Abdominal Ultrasound: Purpose, symptoms, risk, and procedure
Abdominal ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool used by medical practitioners to evaluate a range of disorders affecting the organs located within the abdomen.
Feb 13,2024
Getting Your Blood Drawn: Everything You Need to Know
Getting blood drawn is a routine medical procedure that provides valuable health information. You will probably have blood drawn at some point, either for a medical test or to donate blood.
Feb 09,2024
Are you too young for a bone density test?
Bone health is frequently disregarded until later in life when it starts to cause problems. However strong bones take a lot longer to develop, which is why bone density testing is essential to preventative…
