Experienced in Double Discordia

Dr. Daniel A. Velez

Thoracic Surgery
CommonSpirit Health
PCH CVT Surgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Main Bldg, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Double Discordia
CommonSpirit Health
PCH CVT Surgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Main Bldg, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

Daniel Velez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Velez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Discordia. His top areas of expertise are Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Velez is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Universidad Central Del Caribe
Residency
Emory University Hospital
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PR
Board Certifications
Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery)
Fellowships
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
University of Washington Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
MMM Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

PCH CVT Surgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Main Bldg, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Call: 602-933-2311

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

28 Total Publications

The Challenge of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in a Failing Fontan Patient With Dextrocardia and Heterotaxy Syndrome.
The Challenge of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in a Failing Fontan Patient With Dextrocardia and Heterotaxy Syndrome.
Journal: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery
Published: November 11, 2025
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Office

3200 N Central Ave Fl 9, 
Phoenix, AZ 
 (2.6 miles away)
602-406-6458
Languages Spoken:
English
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David Cleveland is a Thoracic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cleveland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Discordia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Coarctation of the Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

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Areas of Expertise

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      • Heterotaxy Syndrome
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      • Aortopulmonary Window
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      • Atrioventricular Septal Defect
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      • Dextrocardia
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      • Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus
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      • Double Discordia
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      • Double Outlet Right Ventricle
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