Dr. Michael David Velez, MD

Dr. Michael Velez is a physician with dual specialization in internal medicine and anesthesiology, bringing 17 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. This comprehensive background allows him to provide both primary internal medicine care and specialized anesthesia services.

Dr. Velez maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Harbor UCLA Medical Center, PIH Health Hospital Whittier, Downey Regional Medical Center, and Barlow Respiratory Hospital at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, California. His expertise encompasses managing high blood pressure conditions, including urgent hypertensive situations and pediatric hypertension cases. He performs various anesthesia-related procedures such as providing sedation for medical procedures, administering lumbar epidural steroid …injections for pain management, and performing femoral nerve blocks for surgical and pain relief purposes.