Dr. Maria Manuela Gutierrez Velez

Dr. Maria Gutierrez Velez is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She completed her medical education at Wake Forest School of Medicine and brings six years of experience to her practice. Her expertise focuses on diagnosing and treating various eye conditions that affect patients of all ages.

Dr. Gutierrez Velez practices at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, along with locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. She treats patients with cataracts and high blood pressure-related eye complications. Her surgical skills include cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, helping restore clear vision for patients with clouded lenses. Dr. Gutierrez Velez also uses advanced imaging technology called optical coherence tomography to examine the detailed layers of the eye for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.