Jorge Velez Garza, MD

Jorge Velez Garza, MD

Internist
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207
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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. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

University Health
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX, 78207

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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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