
Dr. Elsa Velazquez MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
15 CRAWFORD ST STE 100 NEEDHAM MA, 02494About
Dr. Elsa Velazquez is a pathologist practicing in Newton Upper Falls, MA. Dr. Velazquez is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Velazquez can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Velazquez may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional de AsunciÛn Facultad de Medicina 1988
Jeju National University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Dermatopathology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Skin Tag
- Sebaceous Cyst
Dr. Elsa Velazquez MD's Practice location
Practice At 320 Needham Street Suite 200
320 Needham Street Suite 200 -Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S FAULKNER HOSPITALl
1153 CENTRE STREET BOSTON MA 2130