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Dr. Steven Vela, MD

General Surgery*
2.6 (17)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Steven Vela, MD

Dr. Steven Vela, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX. They graduated from University of Michigan and is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. Dr. Vela, completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern. Patients rated Dr. Vela an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Vela works at Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Vela's Office Locations

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    Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi
    6133 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
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    • Humana
    • UniCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    2.6
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Steven Vela, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1831134816
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Texas Southwestern
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas Southwestern
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Michigan
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Steven Vela, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vela is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Vela works at Surgical Associates of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX. View the full address on Dr. Vela’s profile.

    Dr. Vela has seen patients for Ventral Hernia, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vela on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Vela. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vela.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Vela, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Vela appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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