Luis Velasquez
Pediatrician
1288 Central Avenue Far Rockaway New York, 11691About
Luis Velasquez, MD, maintains a position with the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center in New York. The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center established in 1987 to provide comprehensive health services to the poor, the medically indigent and/or medically underserved residents in the county of Queens, New York. Dr. Velasquez has been a practicing pediatrician for many years, placing much importance on continued education. He has attained Board certification in his field and also maintains his membership with the American Academy of Pediatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Velasquez is an attending physician at St. John?s Hospital in New York.
Education and Training
SUNY Downstate
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
What do you attribute your success to?
- Compassion and Determination
Hobbies / Sports
- Sketching
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Pediatrics Journal
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