For more than a decade, internist Francisco Velazquez, MD, has been helping men and women stay active, vibrant, and healthy with proactive, personalized primary care. As the founder of Velazquez Medical Practice in Houston, Dr. Velazquez takes a holistic approach to treating a wide range of conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. If you’re tired of walking into a patient waiting room only to feel like just another number, Dr. Velazquez and his staff are here to revolutionize your health care experience, working with you to provide treatment tailored to your unique needs. At Velazquez Medical Practice, you become family. Dr. Velazquez and his staff are there for your annual wellness exam and those visits throughout the year when you’re just not feeling so great. Dr. Velazquez earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas, Health Science Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Velazquez has received several prestigious honors throughout his career. For seven consecutive years, he was awarded the Patients’ Choice award for Vitals and was featured as one of Houstonia Magazine’s Top Doctors of 2017. He also earned Compassionate Doctor recognition six years in a row. With his MDVIP affiliation, Dr. Velazquez can provide personalized treatment and believes that consistent pre-emptive care is the best way to prevent serious he