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Dr. Ruben Velez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1420 Viceroy Dr Dallas TX, 75235About
Dr. Ruben Velez is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Velez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Velez most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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