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Dr. Jose Velasco, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Abilene, TX
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jose Velasco, MD

Dr. Jose Velasco, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Abilene, TX. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. They graduated from Universidad Cayetano Heredia and is affiliated with Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, Citizens Medical Center, Greeley County Health Services, Hendrick Medical Center, Kearny County Hospital, Meade District Hospital, Satanta District Hospital, Scott County Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, Stanton County Hospital, Stevens County Hospital, Western Plains Medical Complex and Wichita County Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Velasco an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Velasco works at Hendrick Cancer Center in Abilene, TX with other offices in Dodge City, KS, Garden City, KS and Liberal, KS. They frequently treat conditions like Polycythemia Rubra Vera, Colorectal Cancer and Neutropenia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Velasco's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hendrick Cancer Center
    2000 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (325) 670-6340
  2. 2
    Central Care PA
    112 W Ross Blvd Ste D, Dodge City, KS 67801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (620) 371-7200
  3. 3
    Heartland Cancer Center
    410 E Spruce St, Garden City, KS 67846 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (620) 272-2579
  4. 4
    Central Care Cancer Center
    305 W 15th St Ste 203, Liberal, KS 67901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (620) 624-4700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital
  • St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City
  • Citizens Medical Center
  • Greeley County Health Services
  • Hendrick Medical Center
  • Kearny County Hospital
  • Meade District Hospital
  • Satanta District Hospital
  • Scott County Hospital
  • Southwest Medical Center
  • Stanton County Hospital
  • Stevens County Hospital
  • Western Plains Medical Complex
  • Wichita County Health Center

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Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Colorectal Cancer
Neutropenia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cancer Treatment Complications
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
ENT Cancer
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3B
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Graft vs Host Disease
Gum Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
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Leukocytopenia
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Histiocytosis
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Penile Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Aspiration
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Cancer Counseling
Cancer Pain Management
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Hematologic Disorder Treatment
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1376731968
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Henry Ford Health Syst|Henry Ford Health System
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Cayetano Heredia
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    Board Certifications
    • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Hematology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Velasco has seen patients for Polycythemia Rubra Vera, Colorectal Cancer and Neutropenia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Velasco on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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