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Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD

Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Mission, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

910 S Bryan Rd Mission, TX 78572
(956) 581-3900

Dr. Velasco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Velasco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velasco

4.0

33 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
21%
21%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M. Ham – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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E. Victoria – May 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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E. Roldan – May 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Gladys – Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Mission, TX – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shauna Villarreal in Mission, Tx – Nov 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Ily in McAllen, tx – Jan 24, 2016
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biography

Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Mission, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. Velasco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office910 S Bryan Rd Mission, TX 78572
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

      101 E Ridge Rd
      McAllen, TX 78503
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mission Regional Medical Center

      900 S Bryan Rd
      Mission, TX 78572
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • South Texas Health System Edinburg

      1102 W Trenton Rd
      Edinburg, TX 78539
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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