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4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Nitzet Velez is a surgeon who earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Toledo in 2003. With three decades of surgical experience, she specializes in comprehensive surgical care with expertise in multiple areas of the field. Dr. Velez is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.
She practices at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois. Dr. Velez focuses on abdominal surgery, breast surgery, and colorectal surgery, providing patients with specialized care for complex conditions. Her practice includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. Patients have given Dr. Velez an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her surgical expertise and patient care.
She practices at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois. Dr. Velez focuses on abdominal surgery, breast surgery, and colorectal surgery, providing patients with specialized care for complex conditions. Her practice includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment planning. Patients have given Dr. Velez an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her surgical expertise and patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- speaks Spanish
- University of Toledo
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has 2 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
5 Kish Hospital Dr Ste 104DeKalb, IL 60115 Tel: (815) 766-9901
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
1850 Gateway Dr Ste 205Sycamore, IL 60178 Tel: (815) 766-9901
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| DeKalb , IL | BATAVIA , IL | Aurora , IL | Sycamore , IL |
| Med School: University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University of Chicago | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University of Toledo2003
Medical School
University of Wisconsin Madison School of MedicineGraduated in 1996
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- Dr. Nitzet Velez's office is located at 5 Kish Hospital Dr Ste 104, DeKalb, IL, 60115.
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- Dr. Nitzet Velez is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.
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- Dr. Nitzet Velez speaks Spanish.
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