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Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.4 (15)
Map Pin Small Palmer, MA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Palmer, MA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital. Dr. Velazquez, completed a residency at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Velazquez an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Velazquez works at Practice in Palmer, MA with other offices in Ludlow, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Astigmatism, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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
    Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    1504 N MAIN ST, Palmer, MA 01069 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 283-3511
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    362 SEWALL ST, Ludlow, MA 01056 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 589-7308
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  3. 3
    Baystate Wing Hospital
    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (413) 370-7892

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  • Baystate Wing Hospital

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Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Farsightedness
Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Nearsightedness
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Stye
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Chalazion
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Patch
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    3.4
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1396731097
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New England Medical Center Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Metrowest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Massachusetts at Amherst
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Velazquez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Velazquez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Velazquez has seen patients for Astigmatism, Accommodation Disorders and Presbyopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Velazquez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Velazquez. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Velazquez.

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