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Dr. Penelope Velasco MD, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Penelope Velasco MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(29)
3660 E Imperial Hwy Lynwood CA, 90262
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4/5

About

Dr. Penelope Velasco is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lynwood, CA. Dr. Velasco specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Velasco can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Velasco can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Education and Training

Creighton University School of Medicine 1999

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Menopause
  • Anemia
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Fibroids
  • Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Pain

Dr. Penelope Velasco MD's Practice location

Practice At 3660 E Imperial Hwy

3660 E Imperial Hwy -
Lynwood, CA 90262
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New patients: 310-608-4898
Fax: 310-608-4884

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Patient Experience with Dr. Velasco


4.0

Based on 29 reviews

Dr. Penelope Velasco MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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