Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD
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Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Tamarac, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Northwest Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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HCA Florida Broward Surgical Specialists - Tamarac
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Bayron-Velez specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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4.5
| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 10% | 10% |
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Dr. Fernando Bayron-Velez, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Tamarac, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreBariatric Surgery
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University District Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1993University District Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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Accelerated Healing of Full- Thickness Burns by the use of High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation in the pig. Norma Cruz, MD, Fernando Bayron Velez, BS, Albert Suarez, MD, Volume 23, Number 1, 1989
Radiologic Manifestation of Hyperparathyroidism, Enrique Vazquez-Quintana, MD, Heriberto Pagan, MD, Fernando Bayron, MD, Mariam De Jesus Varona, MD, 1995
Effects of High Fiber Diet on the Incidence of Colonic Carcinoma in the Cholecystectomized Mice, Fernando Bayron, MD, Norma Cruz MD, 1992
Hypertension Secondary to Adrenal Tumors: Ten Years Experience, Vazquez-Quintana, E.; Bayron-Velez, F.; Garcia Talavera, G., Vol. 87, Num. 7-8-9, 1995
Distinguished Citizen of San Juan in the area of Health, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2004
Doctors Choice Award, Buena Vida Magazine, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1997-2001
Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, Puerto Rico, 1984
Award of Excellence, Department of Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1993
Beta Beta Beta, Biology Honor Society, 1982
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean18% higher than the national average
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient 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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
70%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home14% lower than the national average
67%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
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