Nitzet M. Velez, MD

Dr. Nitzet Velez is a surgeon who brings three decades of surgical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Toledo in 2003. Her surgical practice encompasses abdominal surgery, breast surgery, and colorectal surgery. Dr. Velez is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Velez practices at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois. She specializes in complex abdominal procedures and breast surgeries that help patients address serious health concerns. Her expertise includes colorectal surgery for conditions affecting the lower digestive system. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velez highly for her surgical care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.