
Jorge Velez Garza, MD
Internist
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Are you Jorge Velez Garza, MD?
At a glance
1.67 stars (1 review)
33% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 5 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Affiliated with University Health - San Antonio
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth
Patient review summary
1.67
The reviews present a mixed and generally negative assessment of the experience with Dr. Velez and his practice. Patients report long delays in scheduling appointments and poor communication from staff. Several mention long wait times during visits, a lack of attentiveness, and rushed consultations. There are concerns about the thoroughness of medical care, with one patient expressing frustration over the diagnosis process and treatment plan, while another felt dismissed regarding their diabetes care. While Dr. Velez is described as informative, some felt that the level of care and professionalism was inadequate.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Enlarged thyroid
Chronic diabetes
Diabetic emergency
Underactive thyroid
Osteoporosis
Enlarged thyroid
Chronic diabetes
Diabetic emergency
Underactive thyroid
More about Jorge Velez Garza, MD
Dr. Jorge Velez Garza is an endocrinologist and internist practicing at University Health in San Antonio, Texas. He received his medical degree from the Universidad de Monterrey and has a fellowship in endocrinology, metabolism, and diabetes/endocrinology from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. In addition, he completed a residency in internal medicine from Baystate Medical Center.
Dr. Garza is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and is affiliated with University Health - San Antonio.
Dr. Garza has presented several oral presentations and posters and is a distinguished honors graduate “Cum Laude.”
Education & experience
Affiliation
University Health - San Antonio
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (American Board of Internal Medicine)
License
TX State Medical License active through August 2025 #Q8663
Professional memberships
American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
Awards and publications
Oral Presentation and Poster: “Pioglitazone Does Not Modulate Plasma Sclerostin Levels in Impaired Glucose Tolerance”?
Distinguished Honors Graduate, “Cum Laude”.
Oral presentation: “Bilateral Atypical Fractures of the Femur: Ten Years after Ten Years of Bisphosphonate Therapy”
Background
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1992017727
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