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Genaro Velazquez, M.D., M.Sc. (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Cardiologist
  • Clinical Associate Professor of OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Clinical focus

  • Heart Failure

About me

I’m a cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of heart conditions such as:

I also have a special focus on preventive cardiology, helping patients reduce risk factors like high cholesterol and supporting long-term heart health.

I interpret EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests and heart rhythm monitoring to guide personalized treatment.

My goal is to work together with patients as a team. I want each person to feel heard and supported, and I strive to set achievable goals that make a real difference in their heart health.

I was born and raised in Asunción, Paraguay, and during medical school, I completed rotations at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where I discovered my passion for cardiology. After graduating from the Universidad Nacional de Asunción, I completed my residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Research at Rush University. I then completed my cardiology fellowship at the University of Illinois in Peoria before joining the OHSU HMC cardiology team.

Outside of work, I enjoy weightlifting, hiking and staying active. I also love tennis and singing, and I’m beginning to revisit both. At home, I spend time with my cat, Stealth, and my dog, Berland, a Catahoula.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., Universidad Nacional de Asuncion
    • M.Sc., Rush University

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine Residency at John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County. Chicago, IL

  • Fellowship

    • Cardiology fellowship at University of Illinois, Peoria. Peoria, IL.

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Physicians
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