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Dr. Andrew Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology
3.7 (9)
Map Pin Small Hoover, AL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Andrew Velazquez, MD

Dr. Andrew Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hoover, AL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from University of South Alabama / College of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Velazquez works at Alabama Vision Center, LLC in Hoover, AL with other offices in Alabaster, AL, Birmingham, AL and Mountain Brk, AL. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Velazquez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Alabama Vision Center, LLC
    7191 Cahaba Valley Rd Ste 203, Hoover, AL 35242 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 991-2021
  2. 2
    Alabaster Office
    613 1st St N, Alabaster, AL 35007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 620-2292
  3. 3
    Mountain Brook Office
    790 Montclair Rd Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 592-3911
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    Alabama Vision Center, LLC
    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, Mountain Brk, AL 35213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 592-3911

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • Walker Baptist Medical Center

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    About Dr. Andrew Velazquez, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmology
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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1013930825
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Eye Center
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    Residency
    • Shands Hospital at the University of Fl
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    Internship
    • Baptist Health System
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    Medical Education
    • University of South Alabama / College of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Auburn University
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