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Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD

Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo Escuela de Medicina in 2002. He is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Gainesville, GA 30501
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Velazquez Rivera specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Velazquez Rivera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velazquez Rivera

4.2
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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I seen him in the hospital , He told me I have to have a cholecystectomy , and that it was too dangerous to remove your gallbladder now , it would be like working on a race car engine that is too hot. I will put you on antibiotics for 10 days and I will do the surgery on July 17th. His office called on the 16th and told me we don't take your insurance so don't come in. I said that the DR told me if I don't have this done I will go septic and die. I asked the woman who should I call she said I can not help you, I pleaded please tell me some one or some were to call, she said I can not help you and hung up, I called the hospital and they said that he could do that but not in that manner, his office should have told you to call your insurance or some one, and they would let him know how his staff acted and I should at least receive a apology in a letter or at least a phone call direct from him. I received nothing . he put me out on the street to die. that is how I was treated by him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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bossbuddy1969@aol.com – Feb 28, 2020
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El hizo la cirugía de hernia de mi esposo. Me encanta su amabilidad y deseo por la mejoría del paciente
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Perez – Nov 14, 2019
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Has the best patient care truly a wonderful caring doctor. Has a bedside manner that is wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Loreal in Saint Paul north Carolina – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Eric Velazquez Rivera, MD is a general surgeon in Gainesville, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo Escuela de Medicina in 2002. He is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • General Surgery

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  • Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo Escuela De Medicina

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

The Longstreet Clinic PC725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Gainesville, GA 30501
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Practice

Northside Hospital Duluth3620 Howell Ferry Rd Duluth, GA 30096
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sun: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 106 Suwanee, GA 30024
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Practice

Northside Hospital-Gwinnett1000 Medical Center Blvd Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    1% lower than the national average

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