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Dr. Nicole F. Velez

Dermatology
UPMC
Pittsburgh Skin Dermatology And Mohs Surgery
144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 230, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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Expertise in
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UPMC
Pittsburgh Skin Dermatology And Mohs Surgery
144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 230, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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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 Liver Spots.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
Brigham & Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology
Fellowships
Dermatology Professionals
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Highmark
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medical Mutual
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Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

Pittsburgh Skin Dermatology and Mohs Surgery
144 Emeryville Drive, Suite 230, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Call: 412-206-2966

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.


23 Total Publications

Recovery After Matrix Shave Biopsy.
Recovery After Matrix Shave Biopsy.
Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
Published: July 12, 2016
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      • Advanced
      • Melanoma
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      • Actinic Keratosis
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      • Basal Cell Skin Cancer
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