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Richard Vela Jr, PA-C

Richard Vela Jr, PA-C

Neurosurgery

Richard Vela Jr, PA-C is a neurosurgery specialist in Laguna Hills, CA. He graduated from Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program in 2021. He is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telehealth available

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(949) 588-5800

Hospital Highlight

Richard Vela Jr is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this provider's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Richard Vela is a Harvard and Yale trained physician assistant with deep roots in Southern California. Richard received his graduate medical training from Northeastern University and is a recipient of the prestigious Dean's Scholarship. Established...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Oncology

  • Brain Aneurysms

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Trauma Surgery

  • Neurovascular Surgery

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Neurocritical Care

  • Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program

    Medical School, 2021

  • Thomas Edison College - Ba, Biology

    Undergraduate School, 2018
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Locations

Practice

Office23961 Calle de la Magdalena Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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