About
Rodrigo E. Velasco, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician with a clinical background spanning both emergency medicine and primary care. That dual experience shaped his conviction that listening, prevention, and whole-person wellness should drive every patient encounter. He co-founded Wave Wellness in Vero Beach with his wife, Keri, to build a practice centered on those principles.
Dr. Velasco focuses on chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol. He also treats a broad range of acute conditions, from respiratory infections and influenza to gastrointestinal illness and urinary tract infections. His clinical interests extend to integrative and regenerative medicine, skin cancer detection, and cardiac health through in-house EKG evaluation. He takes a proactive approach to care, prioritizing early intervention and regular screenings. His goal is comprehensive wellness, not just the treatment of symptoms as they arise.
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Who is Dr. Velasco right for?
Dr. Velasco suits adults and families who want a primary care physician they can reach directly and consistently. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or heart disease benefit from his proactive monitoring approach. He also works well with patients who want regular skin cancer screenings, given South Florida's sun exposure risks. Those who value same-day availability and unhurried appointments will find his practice a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Velasco focuses on chronic disease management and preventive care. He treats hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, and obesity. He also manages acute illnesses including respiratory infections, influenza, urinary tract infections, and gastrointestinal conditions. His clinical work includes skin cancer detection, covering basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, as well as cardiac evaluation through in-house EKGs.
Yes, Dr. Velasco holds board certification in family medicine. He brings training and experience in both emergency medicine and primary care, which informs his ability to handle a wide range of urgent and ongoing health concerns.
Dr. Velasco believes in listening over rushing and prevention over reaction. He focuses on comprehensive wellness rather than treating symptoms alone. His approach integrates regular screenings, chronic disease monitoring, and health education so patients understand what drives their conditions and how to manage them proactively.
Yes, Dr. Velasco has an extensive background as an emergency physician. That experience gives him strong clinical judgment for acute presentations alongside the long-term relationship focus of primary care. He brings both skillsets to his work at Wave Wellness.
Yes. Members at Wave Wellness reach Dr. Velasco directly by phone, text, or email at any hour. He does not route communication through call centers or after-hours services. Direct access is a core feature of his practice model.
Dr. Velasco holds clinical interests in integrative and regenerative medicine. These interests complement his primary care and chronic disease work, allowing him to take a broader view of health beyond conventional treatment alone.
Dr. Velasco performs in-house EKGs, blood draws, skin exams, and pathology evaluations at Wave Wellness. He also handles minor surgical procedures and wound care. Having these capabilities in the office reduces the need for outside referrals on routine diagnostics.
Yes. Dr. Velasco conducts home visits and visits to assisted living facilities when needed. This service extends his care to patients who have difficulty traveling to the office or who require attention outside a clinic setting.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026