Velez, MD, is a board-certified allopathic family medicine physician. At her Direct Primary Care practice, Velez Family Health, in the Metrowest area of Orlando, Florida, Dr. Velez takes a holistic approach to health care, combining her knowledge of traditional medical practices with evidence-based alternative therapies to offer integrative medicine to her patients. She believes in treating the wh
ole person, not the illness, and spends the time necessary to teach you about the importance of prevention and wellness. In addition to physicals and assistance with the management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, Dr. Velez also offers a holistic approach to weight loss, advanced techniques for body sculpting, and mind-body relaxation techniques. Dr. Velez completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She then went to the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa for her medical degree. Dr. Velez returned to Central Florida to complete her residency at the Florida Hospital Family Medicine residency program in Orlando. To fulfill her dream of providing a more well-rounded and natural approach to her practice, Dr. Velez then went to the University of Arizona in Tucson to complete a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Velez is strongly committed to helping those less fortunate and participates in medical mission work. She has helped those in need living in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Thailand, and Panama. She also received a diploma in International Medicine and Public Health from the Institute for International Medicine. When she’s not taking care of her patients in Orlando and abroad, Dr. Velez enjoys spending time with her family, fitness , spending time outdoors and traveling.
