Ophthalmology

Gisela Velez, M.D.

Principal Investigator, Central Massachusetts Retina and Uveitis Center

Ayer, MA

Dr. Gisela Velez, MD, MPH, is a board-certified ophthalmologist subspecializing in vitreoretinal surgery and inflammatory diseases of the eye, including uveitis. She treats conditions such as hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein or artery occlusions, cataracts, vitreous opacities and degeneration, and posterior uveitis more frequently than peers. Her expertise encompasses medical, laser, and surgical treatments for retinal disorders and uveitis, serv

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (MD, 1994)
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (Ophthalmology, 1998)
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (Uveitis, 2000)
Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2003)
Graduate: Johns Hopkins University (Master's in Public Health, unknown)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationEye DiseaseIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMDUveitis & Ocular InflammationRetinal Diseases

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Velez treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Velez accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Gisela Velez's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts plus 8 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Velez practice?

Gisela Velez practices in Ayer, MA with hospital affiliations including Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

What does Dr. Velez specialize in?

Gisela Velez is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous and Uveitis & Ocular Immunology.

How long has Dr. Velez been practicing?

Gisela Velez has 32+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Velez's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (MD, 1994); Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (Ophthalmology, 1998); Fellowship: National Institutes of Health (Uveitis, 2000).