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Dr. James S. Vela M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. James S. Vela M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(5)
500 New Hempstead Rd New City NY, 10956
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3/5

About

Dr. James Vela is a gastroenterologist practicing in New City, NY. Dr. Vela specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Vela performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ Central Del Ecuador, Esc De Med, Fac De Cien Med, Quito, Ecuador 1982

Universidad San Francisco De Quito 1982

Universidad Central del Ecuador Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Malnutrition
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Stomach Flu

Dr. James S. Vela M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 500 New Hempstead Rd

500 New Hempstead Rd -
New City, NY 10956
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New patients: 845-362-3200
Fax: 845-362-4464

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Patient Experience with Dr. Vela


3.0

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Dr. James S. Vela M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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