- Dr. Thomas S Velky, MD
Dr. Thomas S Velky, MD
Overview
Dr. Thomas S Velky, MD works in Escondido, California is a specialist in General Surgery and graduated University Calif in 1982. Dr. Velky is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital and practicing for 42 years
Specialties
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Acupuncture Meridian Therapy• Arthritic Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joints
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Cupping Therapy
• Descemet's Stripping With Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK)
• Dystonia 7, Torsion
• Fear of Getting Married
• Glaucoma - Ectopia Microspherophakia - Stiff Joints - Short Stature
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• Herpes Simplex Virus Antenatal Infection
• Hypochondriasis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Kidney Damage - Ethylene Glycol
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
• Memory Disorders
• Minimally Invasive Resection of Mediastinal Tumor
• Mongolian Spot
• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Neurological Muscle Weakness
• Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
• Optic Ataxia
• Photosensitivity
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
• Shoulder and Thorax Deformity - Congenital Heart Disease
• Skin Infections
• Vertebral Artery Occlusion
• Warts
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Procedures
• Appendectomy, Laparoscopic• Colectomy
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
• Gastrectomy
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
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• Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
• Laparotomy
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization
• Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
• Skin Grafts
• Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
• Tracheal Surgery
• Varicose Vein Procedure
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 42
State License
- California
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
San Francisco, CA, USA
Year completed: 1982
Medical School
La Jolla, CA, United States
Graduated: 1981
Awards
Dr. Velky Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
North County Trauma Assocs, 215 South Hickory Street Suite 112, Escondido, California (CA), 92025
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue & Gold HMO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Employer Group HMO
- Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- Gold Value
- Health Net
- HealthPartners
- Individual and Family PPO
- Kaiser Permanente
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Medicare MCR
- Molina
- Molina Healthcare
- PacifiCare HMO
- Power Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- Sharp Health Plan
- SmartCare HMO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
- WholeCare Network HMO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Palomar Medical Center
Palomar Medical Center is a District Authority owned hospital located in Escondido, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 14 procedures.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is a hospital located in Chula Vista, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 9 of 13 procedures.
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare Center is a hospital located in Coronado, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a hospital located in La Mesa, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 15 procedures.
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital is a hospital located in San Diego, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures.
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