Dr. Nicole F. Velez
Overview
Nicole Vélez, MD, specializes in dermatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Vélez received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship at Dermatology Professionals, Inc.
Dr. Velez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 230, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicole F. Velez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole F. Velez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicole F. Velez by calling their office at 412-206-2966. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicole F. Velez a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole F. Velez is classified as an Advanced expert for Melanoma, 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. Nicole F. Velez specialize in?
While Dr. Nicole F. Velez is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Nicole F. Velez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicole F. Velez has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Nicole F. Velez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicole F. Velez accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicole F. Velez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-206-2966 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- MelanomaDr. Velez isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Velez isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.