
Dr. Jorge Vela M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
1710 E Saunders St Suite B 270 Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Jorge Vela is a vascular surgeon practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Vela specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Vela diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1972
Fifth Pathway / A Foreign Medical School 1972
Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina 1972
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Manuel J Gonzalez MD1101 Corpus Christi St Laredo TX 78040
Nearest Hospitals
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