Ish Roque-Velasco, Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist
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Ish Roque-Velasco

Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine

1150 NW 72nd Ave PH Miami Florida, 33126
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About

Ismael Roque-Velasco, MD, is a leading internist currently serving patients as President and CEO at OpusCare in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Throughout his twenty-five years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in palliative and hospice care, managed care, and post-acute care. After earning his medical degree in 1989 at the University of Málaga, MD, Dr. Roque-Velasco completed his MBA degree at the University of Miami in 1995. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the American College of Healthcare Executives.

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Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Healthcare Executives, American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians

Articles and Publications

  • Author of the bestselling book Cuba for Kids

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion for healthcare becomes your passion for the field.

Ish Roque-Velasco's Practice location

OpusCare

1150 NW 72nd Ave PH -
Miami, Florida 33126
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