Kareen Velez, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Kareen Velez

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

1730 MAYO DR TAVARES FL, 32778-4308
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About

Dr. Kareen Velez is a Dual Board Certified Physiatrist with expertise in spinal cord injury medicine, pain management and spasticity in Tavares, FL. Dr. Velez is the PM&R Medical Director at PAM Health Rehab of Tavares. She is also the owner and founder of the Velez Institute of Physiatry, open to the public 1/15/2025.

As a physiatrist, Dr. Velez focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Velez can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition.

Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Board Certification

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Trigger point injectionsBotulinum toxin for spasticity managementShoulder and Knee injectionsSpinal Cord InjuriesMultiple SclerosisParkinsons DiseasePain ManagementTraumatic Brain Ijuries

Professional Memberships

  • AAPMR  

Kareen Velez's Practice location

PAM Health Rehabilitation of Tavares

1730 MAYO DR -
TAVARES, FL 32778-4308
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Velez Institute of Physiatry, PLLC

2734 Dora Ave -
Tavares, FL 32778
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New patients: 352-705-0111
www.velezinstituteofphysiatry.com

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