Dr. Luis E Velez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11212 State Hwy 151 Medical Plaza II, Su San Antonio TX, 78205About
Dr. Luis E. Vélez completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and his Nephrology subspecialty training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). He is certified ...
Education and Training
CES University, Institute of Health Sciences
Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Facultad de Medicina 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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