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Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 54
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Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Palmer, MA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmer, MA.
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Dr. Velazquez graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center. Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palmer, MA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Velazquez currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital. Dr. Velazquez has experience treating conditions like Accommodation Disorders, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Hordeolum among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Velazquez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Velazquez also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Velazquez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Hordeolum
Senile Cataracts
Eye Infections
Ocular Hypertension
Stye
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Chorioretinal Scars
Cataract
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eyelid Disorders
Keratitis
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Corneal Diseases
Strabismus
Glaucoma
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Chalazion
Ectropion of Eyelid
Hypotropia
Hypertropia
Foreign Body in Eye
Keratoconus
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Cornea Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Eyelid Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Pterygium
Esotropia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Exotropia
Conjunctiva Cyst
Progressive High Myopia
Paralytic Strabismus
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Squamous Blepharitis
Eye Cancer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Cataracts
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Blepharitis
Drusen
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Glaucoma Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Clear Lens Extraction
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Patch
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tufts PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Cigna
  • Open Access
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Centene
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    1504 N Main St, Palmer, MA 01069
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Kelly and Velazquez Eye Center PC
    362 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA 01056
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00

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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velazquez's profile.

Dr. Velazquez frequently treats the following conditions: Accommodation Disorders, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, Farsightedness, Nearsightedness, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Hordeolum. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD is affiliated with Baystate Wing Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leonardo Velazquez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center
    2002
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Medical Center Hospital
    2000
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Wing Hospital

    40 Wright St, Palmer, MA

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