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Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD
Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

 
Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

 
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Clinical Overview

Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD works in Saint Petersburg, FL as a Family Medicine Physician.
Dr. Velasquez is board certified in Family Practice and graduated from Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. Dr. Velasquez completed a residency at Geary Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Velasquez has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Velasquez is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital. Dr. Velasquez's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Velasquez accepts many private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Dr. Velasquez also speaks Russian and Spanish. Dr. Velasquez practices at Access Health Care Physicians LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL and has additional offices in Spring Hill, FL. Dr. Velasquez is a Family Medicine Physician practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital, and HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Access Health Care Physicians LLC
    5798 38th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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  2. 2 Access Health Care Physicians LLC
    14690 Spring Hill Dr Ste 101, Spring Hill, FL 34609
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Apr 23, 2026
He always takes time to listen and address all concerns
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Medical Expertise & Background

Languages Spoken
Russian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education & Credentials

Education & Credentials

Medical Education
  • Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Arzobispo Loayza Hospital
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Residency Hospital
  • Geary Community Hospital
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Rafael Velasquez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Velasquez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Velasquez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Velasquez accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, HealthSmart, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, ChoiceCare Network, UnitedHealthCare, First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue, Optimum HealthCare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others.

Yes, Dr. Velasquez speaks Russian and Spanish. See Dr. Velasquez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Velasquez has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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