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Ramon Velez, MD, Internal Medicine, Winston Salem, NC

RamonVelezMD

Internal Medicine Winston Salem, NC

Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy

Emeritus Professor of Medicine 2023 Wake Forest School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1200 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
    Winston Salem, NC 27101
    Phone+1 336-716-2255

Summary

  • Dr. Ramon Velez is an internist in Winston Salem, NC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and has been in practice 47 years. He specializes in healthcare research and healthcare policy and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, pediatric renal hypertension, health promotion, mass screening, and medicaid.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina
    University of North CarolinaMPH, 1977 - 1981
  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineMSC, Epidemiology, 1979 - 1980
  • National Heart and Lung Institute
    National Heart and Lung InstituteResidency, 1972 - 1975
  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
    Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center1971 - 1972
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1970 - 1971
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1970
  • The City College of New York
    The City College of New YorkBS, 1962 - 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1976 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1984 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rapidly Changing Myeloma Epidemiology in the General Population: Increased Incidence, Older Patients, and Longer Survival  
    Ramon Velez, MD, European Journal of Haematology
  • Estimating the cost of education and counseling programs.  
    Lairson DR, Mains DA, Mullen PD, Velez R, Patient Educ Couns, 18:179-188
  • The comorbidity of anxiety and depression in general medical patients: a longitudinal study.  
    Zung WWK, Magruder-Habib K, Velez R, Alling W, J Clin Psych, 51(6):77-81
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Estimating the cost of education and counseling programs.
    Lairson DR, Mains DA, Mullen PD, Velez R, Educ Couns,18:179-188
  • Colorectal cancer screening practices among low-income women.
    Paskett ED, D;Agostino R, Jr, Tatum C, Velez R, J Ca Educ 12(3):23, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Improving breast and cervical cancer screening: National Conference on "Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Partnerships to Improve Minority Women's Health.
    Paskett E, Tatum C, Rushing J, Velez R, DHHS 103
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