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Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD

Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Mission, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

910 S Bryan Rd Mission, TX 78572

Dr. Velasco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Velasco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velasco

4.0
33 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
21%
21%

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Dr. Gretchen Velasco a great doctor explains well
Dr Velasco is very knowledgeable and genuinely care for her patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M. Ham – Apr 24, 2024
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Una persona muy grocera. Me hizo una pregunta y se volteó y se empezó a ir cuando todavía no terminaba de contestar .
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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E. Victoria – May 23, 2023
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She is a very rude Dr.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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E. Roldan – May 23, 2023
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The doctor was nice enough. My problem was with the billing. I went in for JUST my annual pap. When asked if I wanted STD testing I said no, not necessary. I actually had a lengthy conversation with the doctor mostly about my skin because of breakouts. There were 4 females in there, the doctor, someone by a computer, doctors assistant and myself. A few days later I receive a bill not covered by my insurance. I contacted my insurance and they informed me they ran STD testing..even though I said no. They contacted the doctor and they spoke with a Bertha. She stated the those two tests were standard labs for someone my age..see email attached. Now, to my knowledge an annual pap smear is only to test for cancerous cells so I do not know why this doctors office is including STD testing with their pap smears. If they were going to run those tests why did they bother asking me if I wanted them. I do not recommend this place because they ran unnecessary testing and lied to me about it.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Gladys – Aug 28, 2020
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She is beyond a 5 star doctor. She knows all her patients well. Nurses at Regional Hospital all raved about how I picked a wonderful doctor. I am normally a very picky person and I dont have a single bad thing to say. From sweet front staff to great bedside manners I have enjoyed my experience tremendously and highly highly recommend her. Thank you office and thank you Dr. Velasco for never making me feel like just a number type patient. :)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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I had a terrible experience with Dr. Velasco, who was rude and condescending. She made inappropriate comments and provided unsolicited and completely uninformed weight-loss advice when I was merely there for a pap smear. I held back tears on my way out. This is by far the worst experience I have ever had with a doctor. I highly recommend anyone looking for a OBGYN looks somewhere else. The staff was very polite and sweet. Unfortunately, the doctor does not she their professionalism.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Mission, TX – May 10, 2018
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Dr . Velasco is an amazing doctor! She cares, takes time to listen to your concerns and it definitely a blessing to have as a doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shauna Villarreal in Mission, Tx – Nov 29, 2017
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Very pleased with Dr. Velasco and her staff. She spends time with you to explain everything and listens to any concerns you might have. She is very calming which helps when you can be stressed out during your pregnancy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Ily in McAllen, tx – Jan 24, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Gretchen Velasco, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Mission, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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Dr. Velasco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office910 S Bryan Rd Mission, TX 78572
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

      101 E Ridge Rd
      McAllen, TX 78503
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Mission Regional Medical Center

      900 S Bryan Rd
      Mission, TX 78572
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system

      Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical outcomes during and after childbirth and in surgeries that treat diseases and conditions of the female reproductive system

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • South Texas Health System Edinburg

      1102 W Trenton Rd
      Edinburg, TX 78539
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

      View all awards

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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