Summary

Dr. Michael Velez is a physician specializing in internal medicine and anesthesiology with 17 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive internal medicine care while also offering specialized anesthesia services for surgical and pain management procedures.

Dr. Velez practices at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and provides services at locations in Whittier and Downey, California. He treats patients with high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. His procedural expertise includes providing sedation for medical procedures, performing lumbar epidural steroid injections for back pain relief, and administering femoral nerve blocks for leg and knee pain management.

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Quick Facts

  • 17 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael David Velez has 2 locations

Barlow Respiratory Hospital At Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

Downey Regional Medical Center

11500 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90241

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
17 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Tamil
Whittier , CAUpland , CAKaty , TXLos Altos , CA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael David Velez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • FamilyCare Health Plans
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael David Velez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael David Velez has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthesiology

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Michael Velez is affiliated with Harbor Ucla Medical Center.
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