Jonathan D. Velez

Overview

"Dr. Jonathan Velez-Rivera is a board-certified endocrinologist with Orlando Health Physician Associates specializing in diabetes and metabolism. His expertise includes: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes Thyroid disorders Thyroid cancer Pituitary disease Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia Hyperparathyroidism Adrenal disease High cholesterol Dr. Velez-Rivera was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 12 years old, and he has dedicated his career to advocating and fostering relationships among peers with Type 1 diabetes. Dr. Velez-Rivera’s Training Dr. Velez-Rivera earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, where he also received his medical degree and completed a pediatrics residency. He completed an adult endocrinology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and served as an assistant professor of endocrinology at Duke University Health Systems. About Dr. Velez-Rivera Dr. Velez-Rivera is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine, in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, in lipidology by the National Lipid Association and in clinical densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. He is licensed as a medical doctor by the Florida Department of Health. In his current role as Medical Director of the OHPA Diabetes Management Program, his focus is on improving patient outcomes in patients with Type I and Type II Diabetes. His peer-reviewed research has appeared in numerous medical journals, and he contributed a chapter to the book ""Cardiovascular Disease in Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations."" Dr. Velez-Rivera is fluent in English and Spanish.".

His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Velez is board certified in Clinical Bone Densitometry And Osteoporosis Board, Internal Medicine Board, Lipidology Board, and Pediatrics Board.

Graduate Institution

Duke University

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PR

Board Certifications

Clinical Bone Densitometry And Osteoporosis Board
Internal Medicine Board
Lipidology Board
Pediatrics Board

Hospital Affiliations

Orlando Health
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Orlando Health Physician Associates Diabetes Management
3113 Lawton Rd., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jonathan D. Velez is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jonathan D. Velez specialize in?

While Dr. Jonathan D. Velez is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

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Dr. Jonathan D. Velez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-842-4964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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