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Dr. Jose M Velasco M.D.
Surgeon
9669 Kenton Ave Suite #204 Skokie IL, 60076About
Dr. Jose Velasco is a general surgeon practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Velasco specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Velasco provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Univ De Valladolid, Fac De Med, Valladolid, Spain 1970
University of Valladolid / Faculty of Medicine
Universidad de Valladolid Facultad de Medicina 1970
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Straight blades improve visualization of the larynx while curved blades increase ease of intubation: a comparison of the Macintosh, Miller, McCoy, Belscope and Lee-Fiberview blades.
- Fontan operation. Hemodynamic factors associated with postoperative outcomes.
- Evaluation of a novel laparoscopic simulation laboratory curriculum.
- Surgical management of incidental renal tumor during excision of retroperitoneal liposarcoma and osteogenic sarcoma.
- Management of acute cholecystitis: prevalence of percutaneous cholecystostomy and delayed cholecystectomy in the elderly.
- Training vs practice: A tale of opposition in acute cholecystitis.
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
Dr. Jose M Velasco M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 9669 Kenton Ave Suite #204
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