OakBend Medical Center
Dr. Robert Velarde has extensive experience as an Emergency Medicine Physician, starting in 2016. Robert has worked at several medical centers, including Kingwood Medical Center, Emergency Staffing Solutions, EmCare, and Southwest Medical Associates. Dr. Velarde also served as a Physician at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston from 2013 to 2023. Currently, they hold the position of Center Medical Director, Emergency Department at OakBend Medical Center, starting in 2023.
Robert Velarde M.D. started their education at the Universidad Privada del Valle, where they obtained their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from 2002 to 2008. Robert then enrolled in the International Medical Graduate Program at UCLA from 2012 to 2013. Following this, they attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) from 2013 to 2016. Robert also pursued additional certifications including ACLS from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, and Advanced Trauma Life Support from the American College of Surgeons. No specific information about the obtained month or year for these certifications is provided.
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OakBend Medical Center
OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit. We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Snapchat.