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Daniel Velez, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Phoenix, AZ

DanielAVelezMD

Thoracic Surgery Phoenix, AZ

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Division Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    1919 E Thomas Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
    Phone+1 602-933-2693
    Fax+1 602-933-2697

Education & Training

  • The Great Ormond Street Hospital For Sick Children
    The Great Ormond Street Hospital For Sick ChildrenFellowship, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2005
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineChief Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1998 - 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
    Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 2017
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Alternative Methods for Virtual Heart Transplant—Size Matching for Pediatric Heart Transplantation with and Without Donor Medical Images Available  
    Carl F Lagerstrom, Steven D Zangwill, Daniel A Velez, Stephen G Pophal, Pediatric Transplantation

Press Mentions

  • Phoenix Children’s Researchers Earn Significant Grant Funding, Break New Ground in Child Health
    Phoenix Children’s Researchers Earn Significant Grant Funding, Break New Ground in Child HealthOctober 3rd, 2024
  • Phoenix Children's Earns Adult Congenital Heart Association Accreditation
    Phoenix Children's Earns Adult Congenital Heart Association AccreditationJanuary 26th, 2021
  • New Division Chief Rounds Out Top Talent at Phoenix Children's Heart Center
    New Division Chief Rounds Out Top Talent at Phoenix Children's Heart CenterNovember 22nd, 2019
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Research History

  • Cardiothoracic Research Fellow1998 - 2000
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Fellow1997 - 1999

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish