Dr. Carlos Vela, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Falfurrias, TX and has been practicing for 37 years. He graduated from Universidad Nacional De La Plata, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas in 1981 and specializes in internal medicine.
SPOHN BROOKS FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC
1400 S St Marys St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-1910
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
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Dr. Vela's Experience
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- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Internal Medicine
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
1 Specialties
- Internal Medicine
0 Board Certifications
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247 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Balanoposthitis
- Bedsores
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Dry Eyes
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Ear Disorders
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastroparesis
- Giardiasis
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hives
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Impetigo
- Indigestion
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
- Knee Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm
- Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
- Scabies
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Still's Disease
- Stomach Diseases
- Strep Throat
- Swine Flu
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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23 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- HIV Screening
- Immunization
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Liver Function Test
- Nail Avulsion and Excision
- Pregnancy Test
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Rapid Flu Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Syphilis Screening
- Thyroid Screening
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Universidad Nacional De La Plata, Facultad De Ciencias MedicasMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Ohio Valley Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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