Gisela Velez

Jon Chabot 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

I had a partial retinal detachment in one eye and a full detachment in the other. Dr. Velez saved my vision and I made a full recovery. Very talented surgeon. It can take some time in the office waiting on appointments, but she is worth the delays. 

NJM 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

I highly recommend Dr. Velez. She has a lot of compassion, very skilled and top notch in her field. I see her for injections for Diabetic Retinopathy. She came in on a weekend right before a trip and saved my sight due to a blood vessel bleed behind my eye. She sees multiple high risk patients every day for various steroid injections to prevent blindness. She is on call 24 hours a day since there very few specialists in her field unless you go to Mass Eye and Ear. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Very professional, cares about her patients, always takes the time to explain what she is doing. Highly recommend. 

Mary Flannery 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

I have been seeing this physician for multiple eye conditions for the last 6 years. I have talked with other people that have gone to other eye specialists in the area. Be it Boston or Worcester, most of them tell me of multiple trips to various facilities. Because the various diagnostic eye exams needed to evaluate their condition are not available at those specialists in just 1 visit. Dr. Velez’s office has multiple eye exam diagnostic capabilities located in her office. As a result of these capabilities, the wait in the w... read more

jack to Petropoulos 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

This was my fourth and last visit to Dr. Velez. I was referred to Dr Velez for an epiretinal membrane a bit over a year ago. Visit 1 Well over 2 hrs. Likely qualify for surgery. Return 6 months Visit 2 Well over 2 hrs. Dr said I qualified for surgery and spoke about her skill and the quality of her facility. Turns out it is risky so I asked for 2nd opinion 2nd Opinion by a highly regarded Boston Dr (1 hr drive each way): Advised not to risk surgery at this stage. 30 minutes in and out. Visit 3 Well over 2 hrs. Waiting room p... read more

Anne 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Great experience from when I called the office to being checked it to the technicians that started the process. When I did get to see the doctor it was like I was her only patient. Spent more time with me and spoke to me with lingo I could understand. Her calmness and demeanor was unreal. Highly recommend her. 

Christine 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Had to get a quick appmt with a specialist due to my fathers sight in his left eye. It was hard for him to open and see clearly from it. Dr Velez staff fit him in the same day we called. We are very grateful for the prompt attention we both received when we got there. Thank God for this doctor. Although his problem wasn't as severe as we anticipated she explained what it was and put our fears aside. She is not only a wonderful human being but so brilliant in this field. Totally recommend her. 

Chris 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Wonderful experience although a serious situation but Dr Velez was just so comforting that all our fears and concerns were put to rest. Patience and very articulate in her approach to defuse our anxiety was grately appreciated. Highly recommend her to anyone no matter their age. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr Velez was the most pleasant experience I have had in several years. I took my mother to the same type Dr in Worcester and the experience was not a pleasant one. I am forever grateful that Dr Velez was able to fit my mom in even though she was booked solid and took the time and effort to put our fears and stress to a minimum. If anyone needs a retinal specialist please don't hesitate in calling her. Staff and office was very professional. Although you might have a long wait its worth it.