Kareen Velez, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Kareen Velez

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1730 Mayo Dr Tavares FL, 32778
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About

Dr. Kareen Velez is an experienced physician, with Dual Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Medicine. She is the newly appointed Medical Director for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services at PAM Health Rehabilitation of Tavares, FL. She also provides general physiatry, wound care and pain management consultation services at The Villages Rehab and Nursing, Lady Lake, FL. 

Skilled in Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Neuromusculoskeletal disorders, Spasticity, Non-Interventional Pain Management and Wound Care.

 

Education and Training

University of Puerto Rico MD 2007

TUFTS Medical Center Physiatrist 2011

Stanford Hospital and Clinics Spinal Cord Medicine 2012

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
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Kareen Velez's Expert Contributions
  • Can physical therapy fix posture?

    Physical therapy can work to strengthen and stretch all muscles necessary to improve or fix your posture. However, it has limited use if the cause for bad posture is related to spine conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, or any condition in which the bony structures of your spine are fused, READ MORE

  • Do you need rehab after a stroke?

    Rehabilitation after a stroke is highly recommended, as it improves recovery and functional outcomes. Rehabilitation can also anticipate your equipment needs prior to returning home. READ MORE

  • Can physical therapy heal a herniated disc?

    Physical therapy does not heal a herniated disk. However, it can strenghten your core muscles, which off loads tension from your spine. Physical therapy can can also provide modalities to treat pain. READ MORE

  • Is tramadol a narcotic pain medicine?

    Tramadol is a controlled substance that acts at the same receptors in your body that other narcotic pain medications use, such as morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone. However, tramadol also blocks the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. By doing this, it blocks the pain signal going to the brain. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Multiple SclerosisParkinson's DiseasePain ManagementWound CareSpasticity ManagementSpinal Cord Injuries

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Member AAPM&R Diversity and Inclusion Committee 2020 - Present
  • Advisory Board Member National Workplace Bullying Coalition 2021 - Present

Awards

  • Outstanding poster 3rd place 2020 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 
  • Excellence in Medicine 2022 Best in Florida Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  

Areas of research

Dr. Velez's areas of research include diversity, equity and inclusion; workplace bullying; moral injury; health equity in underrepresented minorities.

Kareen Velez's Practice location

The Villages Rehab & Nursing Center

900 County Rd 466 -
Lady Lake, FL 32159
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New patients: 352-430-0017
Fax: 352-674-6800
http://www.thevillagesrehab.com/contact-us/

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Tavares

1730 Mayo Dr -
Tavares, FL 32778
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