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Dr. Jose Velasco, MD

Dr. Jose Velasco, MD

Critical Care Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Velasco, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Valladolid, Facultad De Medicina in 1970. He is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

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

Practice

1725 W Harrison St Ste 810 Chicago, IL 60612

Make an Appointment

(312) 942-5500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Velasco specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Velasco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velasco

4.0

4 ratings
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About Me

care philosophy

Take care of the patient and the disease. I believe in an academic approach to surgery, substantiating treatment and management decisions based on evidence, safety and effectiveness.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Illinois Metro Group Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Valladolid

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Universidad De Valladolid, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rush Univ. Surgeons1725 W Harrison St Ste 810 Chicago, IL 60612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

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    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

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