Title: Podiatrist
Company: El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, Providence Medical Partners
Location: El Paso, Texas, United States
Arma Rose Velasquez, DPM, podiatrist at the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, part of Providence Medical Partners, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in podiatry.
Dr. Velasquez has dedicated over 25 years to the health care sector, particularly in podiatry, establishing herself as a prominent figure in El Paso, Texas. Currently, she serves as a podiatrist with the El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group, part of Providence Medical Partners, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, Dr. Velasquez is responsible for serving on-call, visiting seven different hospitals and various office locations, performing surgeries, serving as an attending physician at her clinic and managing a wound care clinic. Her expertise in diabetic foot and wound care has been instrumental in her efforts to save limbs and raise awareness about health issues within the community.
Providence Medical Partners is a network of physicians with locations throughout greater El Paso. The El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group is comprised of a team of orthopedic surgeons who are highly skilled, experienced and trained in diagnosing and treating a range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from joint replacement, arthritis treatment and dysphasia of the hip to clubfoot and other pediatric foot deformities. Working alongside a team of experts, Dr. Velasquez helps minimize or eliminate bone and joint pain.
Passionate about education, Dr. Velasquez is committed to teaching her patients about their health conditions and treatment options. This dedication to patient education is a testament to her belief in empowering individuals through knowledge and has been key to her success.
Before her tenure at El Paso Orthopedic Surgery Group, Dr. Velasquez spent a decade in private practice as the founder of the Arma Velasquez Private Practice Group. During this time, she was one of the first female podiatrists in private practice in El Paso, contributing significantly to the growth of the medical community in the region. Dr. Velasquez’s work was pivotal in addressing health care challenges and advancing medical practices in the area.
Dr. Velasquez’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her successful career in medicine. Her academic journey includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. Subsequently, she earned an MD in podiatry from the School of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Davie, Florida, in 1998. Further honing her skills, Dr. Velasquez completed residencies at Southwestern General Hospital (now El Paso Long Term Acute Care Hospital) and Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in West Palm Beach, Florida.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Velasquez is actively involved with civic organizations, such as the Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the American Diabetes Association. Her support for these organizations underscores her commitment to community service and public health advocacy.
Looking ahead, Dr. Velasquez aims to expand the critical limb ischemia program to reduce amputation rates and improve patient outcomes. Her goal is to be more involved in multidisciplinary groups focused on preventing amputations while continuing to provide service, treatment and education that promote healing and positively impact lives. Dr. Velasquez’s contributions have significantly advanced medical practices and inspired future generations of podiatrists in El Paso. Her dedication to patient care and community well-being remains at the forefront of her professional endeavors.
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