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Dr. Jorge Velazco, MD

Dr. Jorge Velazco, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jorge Velazco, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Temple, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL HIGHER UNIVERSITY OF SAN MARCOS / ACADEMY OF HUMAN MEDICINE in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508
Telehealth available

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(254) 724-5918

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Velazco specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Neurocritical Care & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Jorge Velazco is a board-certified internist with a subspecialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He has a particular interest in post-cardiac surgical care, mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...read more

biography

Dr. Jorge Velazco is a board-certified internist with a subspecialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine. He has a particular interest in post-cardiac surgical care, mechanical circulatory support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

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  • National Higher University Of San Marcos / Academy Of Human Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Neurocritical Care
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's Medical Center

    919 E 32nd St
    Austin, TX 78705
    Recipient of 86
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

    2401 S 31st St
    Temple, TX 76508
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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