1. Orthopedic Surgeons
  2. VA
  3. Blacksburg, VA
Dr. John Velyvis, MD

Dr. John Velyvis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery•Male

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(540) 210-3509

Dr. John Velyvis, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Blacksburg, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Velyvis to book an appointment.

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Velyvis Orthopedics

(540) 210-3509
Valley Sports and Spine Clinic120 Professional Park Dr Se Ste 7 Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Velyvis is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery Blacksburg, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

Dr. Velyvis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Velyvis

4.5

Based on 15 ratings

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My dad had his surgery on his left knee. This doctor has hurt him more than helped. Stay away if all possible. He has not seen my dad but one time since the operation. He had his in Blacksburg VA in 2019.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2020
I just had my left knee revision TKR June 28,2019. The original surgery was done by Dr Velyvis on 1/30/2018 in Daily City, Ca. I had 3 doctors tell me my knees were the worst they have ever seen after Dr Velyvis surgery. He put the implants in too tight. Dr Sah in Freemont, Ca did the the revision on both knees and said they we horrible!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Paul Foxworthy in Alta, CA – Jun 13, 2019
With out a doubt the best outcome. So much more than we expected.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mill Valley – Jan 17, 2017
Dr. V did a total knee and right hip replacement for my wife with minimum pain, and a quick recovery. He did a partial knee for me. I actually walked out of the recovery room. No negative effects. He also did a full knee replacement for my sister. Obviously, we are BIG fans of Dr. V.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Ed Short in San Francisco, CA – Jan 19, 2016

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Experience and Background Checks

Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Virginia
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Velyvis' Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Osteoarthritis
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Velyvis treats Osteoarthritis more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Velyvis treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Elbow
  • Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteoarthritis of Toe
  • Osteoarthritis of Wrist
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Velyvis treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Velyvis treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Velyvis treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Velyvis treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Knee Pain
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Dr. Velyvis' conditions and procedures:

  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
  • Arm Surgery
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Broken Arm
  • Broken Neck
  • Bursitis
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Injection
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Complications of Joint Prosthesis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Excision of Femur or Knee
  • Femur Fracture
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
  • Foot Conditions
  • Foot Fracture
  • Fracture
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Gout
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hand Fracture
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Fracture
  • Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
  • Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
  • Hip Pointer Injuries
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement Revision
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Hip Sprain
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Disorders
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Revision
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Surgery
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
  • Limb Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Lupus
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Meniscus Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Function Test
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Neck Muscle Strain
  • Neuroplasty
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Osgood Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pseudoarthrosis
  • Pyogenic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Runner's Knee
  • Scapular Fracture
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
  • Sjögren's Syndrome
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Steroid Injection
  • Systemic Chondromalacia
  • Tibia and Fibula Fractures
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty With Robotic Assistance
  • Trigger Finger
  • Trigger Finger Release
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
  • Wrist Fracture

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(540) 210-3509

Dr. Velyvis accepts the following insurance:

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Advantage-CA PPO
Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
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Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
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Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
BlueCare-VA
BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Bronze OAEPO-VA
Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Bronze-VA PPO
Commonwealth of Virginia
Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
EPO-CA
Essential KeyCare-VA
Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold Advantage-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Gold OAEPO-VA
Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Gold-VA PPO
HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers-VA HMO
Healthy Virginian
Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
Individual KeyCare-VA
KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
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KeyCare-VA POS
KeyCare-VA PPO
Lumenos HSA-VA
Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Option I-VA
Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
PERS Select-CA HMO
PERS Traditional-CA HMO
Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Platinum OAEPO-VA
Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Platinum-VA PPO
Select Plus-CA HMO
Select-CA HMO
Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver Advantage-CA PPO
Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver OAEPO-VA
Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
Silver-VA PPO
Tenet Network-CA PPO
The Local Choice-VA
Traditional
Traditional PPO
UC Care-CA PPO
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UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
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UCSHIP-CA PPO
USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
Virginia Advantage
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
KeyCare PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
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About Me

Biography

Dr. John Velyvis, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hip and knee specialist. He is the world's leading expert on robotic-assisted partial...Read more

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Education

Albany Medical College
Fellowship Hospital
Albany Medical College
Residency Hospital
Albany Medical College
Internship Hospital
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School
1989
Harvard University In Biomedical Engineering
Undergraduate School
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Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Affiliations

  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Velyvis, MD?

Call (540) 210-3509 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.

Does Dr. John Velyvis, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Velyvis has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

Is Dr. John Velyvis, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. John Velyvis, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Velyvis' profile to make an appointment.

Does Dr. John Velyvis, MD accept my insurance?

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What are Dr. John Velyvis, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Velyvis frequently treats Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Velyvis treats.

Where is Dr. John Velyvis, MD's office located?

Dr. Velyvis' office is located at 120 Professional Park Dr Se Ste 7, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages does Dr. John Velyvis, MD speak?

Dr. Velyvis speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.

Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Velyvis is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Blacksburg, VA

76% Patient Experience Rating, 7% higher than the national average

1 Award Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

San Francisco, CA

61% Patient Experience Rating, 8% lower than the national average

3 Awards Received

Seton Medical Center

Daly City, CA

65% Patient Experience Rating, 4% lower than the national average