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Michel Velez, MD

Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact

(954)542-7700

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Holy Cross Medical Group - Michael & Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematology Oncology

4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33308

View hours
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Holy Cross Medical Group - Michael & Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematology Oncology

About

Dr Velez specializes in Hematology/Oncology with the Holy Cross Medical Group.

Insurances Accepted

  • Cigna HMO
  • Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
  • RR MCARE
  • SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
  • Simply/Better Health Medicaid
  • Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Humana HMO/PPO
  • Medicare
  • Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • Tricare Military
  • United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO
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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE PROGRAMA DE MEDICINA (2000)

Residency:
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics (2011)

Fellowship:
Jackson Health System (2014)

Fellowship:
Jackson Health System (2014)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (2014)

Hematology, Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2014)

Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2014)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2011)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(361 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

136 Reviews

06/19/2024

Cual proveedor El doctor es muy bueno y esplica Todo las groders son las enfermeras o asistente porq no esplica si uno pone muy Bien s llevan El merito las enfermeras tambirn y no es asiesplica d

06/18/2024

Dr. Velez is the best

06/10/2024

Every one was very good and nice

06/10/2024

The Cancer Center itself is sensitive to the needs of patients. V good scheduling.

06/10/2024

I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Velez.

06/07/2024

Great Doc!!!

06/07/2024

Dr Velez and Nurse Danielle above and beyond in everyone they do

05/08/2024

I love the staff absolutely no complaints

05/06/2024

He even check to how doing outside of treatment and /or follow up. He even wished me happy birthday which the following day. Actually, everyone who I interacted wished my a happy birthday. That little gesture made my day. 😊

05/02/2024

Just a great experience

04/30/2024

Excellent

04/24/2024

M. Vélez excelente, cordial , explicado toda con mucha dedicación y tratando que entienda el diagnóstico y procedimientos a seguir.. una maravilla de doctor, en mus años en USA nunca me atendieron así!!

04/22/2024

Listens well provided me with a plan for the present I and beyond

04/18/2024

Dr. Velez always gives me accurate details of my lung. He is awesome.

04/18/2024

He's one of best providers I've ever had

04/15/2024

Muy buena experiencia

04/11/2024

Me sentía muy cómodo y estuve muy tranquilo

04/09/2024

I appreciate Dr. Valez and his compassion towards me.

04/09/2024

Very happy with Dr. Velez and his team.

04/05/2024

So far, all good. Apparently a continued learning experience on all sides.

03/22/2024

Excelente servicio. Gracias!

03/22/2024

The entire office staff is deserving of recognition on a news television program to demonstrate the proper operation of patient care services.

03/21/2024

Competent care

03/18/2024

He’s excellent Dr. velez

03/15/2024

I am a fan of the Holy Cross team. I with they were not in the clutches of Trinity Health.

03/15/2024

Very happy

03/14/2024

I was concerned my iron levels would drop off before my 3 month follow up. So Dr.Velez set up a blood draw in 1.5 months. He listened to my concerns and personalized my treatment plan to make me comfortable.

03/13/2024

Muy buena y compresivo

03/13/2024

All good. Appointment on time very little waiting to see doctor

03/12/2024

Dr. Velez thoroughly explains all my concerns. He is very patient and does not rush the visit.

03/08/2024

Dr Velez was very informative as it relates to my condition and easy to talk to

03/07/2024

As previously stated, Dr. Velez answered my question and discussed my progress.

03/07/2024

All around excellent

03/05/2024

Dr. Velez treats you with professional experience and has a comforting demeanor.

02/29/2024

Dr Velez is just great at what he does. Great personality and demeanor and I trust his opinion about my care. It gets difficult when you have several different doctors telling you what they think you should do and he has helped me understand their different perspectives so I can make decisions that I feel comfortable with. And I always leave my appointments with him feeling better and more hopeful about my situation.

02/27/2024

Provider was Excellent and willing to help

02/27/2024

Want to thank the entire staff in oncology and Dr Velez

02/27/2024

Extraordinary team! Highly recommend. Don’t lose them!

02/26/2024

He saved my life

02/22/2024

Muy satisfecha

02/21/2024

Very patient

02/20/2024

Dr. Velez is very caring & takes the time to explain all treatment options

02/20/2024

I thought was very thorough

02/16/2024

Dr Velez -- so happy he is back with Holy Cross. Very helpful and thorough

02/16/2024

Always professional, dedicated, listens, treats with respect and concern, knowledgeable.

02/09/2024

Excelente

02/07/2024

I am glad I have this doctor.

02/06/2024

Dr. Velez was very kind, as usual. He took time to explain my results and answer all of my questions. Dr. Velez is a a wonderful doctor/provider.

02/06/2024

Excellent care and service

02/05/2024

Very pleased and was happy he looked through my records in detail

01/30/2024

My encounters at Holy Cross have always been very good experiences

01/29/2024

Dr Velez is extremely kind and caring. He makes the world a better place.

01/25/2024

Dr. Velez reviewed my treatment procedure and answered severl questions I had.

01/24/2024

No one did not explain to me, even though I have a learning disability how I had to wait for blood work in the waiting room another 30 minutes

01/24/2024

Friendly and smart

01/23/2024

Dr. Velez listens to my issues, if any, and answers them respectfully.

01/22/2024

Excellent experience

01/22/2024

Excellent, caring, patient provider.

01/19/2024

wish it was easier to get someone on the phone

01/19/2024

Dr. M Velez is the best. He is caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable.

01/18/2024

Every one is very respectful,

01/18/2024

I felt comfortable and completely more important

01/17/2024

All of the RN's in this department are exceptional. They treat me with great respect & kindness

01/16/2024

I will honestly say I was very unhappy with the service I was provided in the past. Dr Velez & Alesia have restored my faith in Holy Cross. They are the best!

01/15/2024

Excelente

01/15/2024

Dr Velez was calming, reassuring, and open to various modes of testing since i a Pet Scan is difficult for me

12/21/2023

grasias por su ayuda de todo corazón

12/13/2023

Dr. Velez is excellent in every way

12/12/2023

Dr. Velez is excellent to speak to and he gets things done efficiently and remarkably well.

12/04/2023

Quality service!

12/04/2023

The Dr talks to you in a manner that you can understand and puts you at ease.

11/30/2023

I feel confident in his care

11/30/2023

Very informative.

11/30/2023

doctor is calm and competent, I like his bedside manner.

11/29/2023

Best medical service I have ever experienced.

11/29/2023

I am glad and happy to receive the best service

11/29/2023

Dr Velez is an excellent communicator, an empathetic personality.

11/28/2023

Velez is very knowledgeable and explains things very well

11/22/2023

Dr. Velez is a phenomenal doctor

11/20/2023

He was a different provider for me the one that i was seeing for 9 years has gone so i didn't know what to expect, but all in all he was as good as my other provider.

11/18/2023

knowledgable on the medical and understanding the emotions envoled

11/18/2023

A caring and very nice doctor

11/18/2023

very pleased

11/15/2023

He was very pleasant and patient

11/08/2023

Make sure you do everything to keep him - he’s awesome!

11/06/2023

The people who work there are happy and attentive people

11/02/2023

Excellent manner . Inspires confidence

11/01/2023

My nurse in the infusion department was Briana. She was excellent! Knowledgeable, and very pleasant.

11/01/2023

Holy Cross always had the most professional and friendly employees.

10/29/2023

Dr.Velez is very smart, kind, caring and thorough.

10/28/2023

very satisfied with the whole team

10/24/2023

He was great

10/21/2023

Great

10/21/2023

The BESt Dr ever!!!

10/20/2023

I previously was treated by Dr Segota who was such a wonderful provider and person and I was so impressed by Dr. Velez.

10/16/2023

He took time with me and answered all my questions. He was very caring snd compassionate.

10/15/2023

Everyone was amazing! Medical assistant, PA, phlebotomist.

10/13/2023

SATSIFIED

10/13/2023

Courteous and knowledgeable

10/12/2023

I never feel I am being rushed or disregarded. I am so confident in Dr Valez .

10/09/2023

Son muy capaces

10/08/2023

El Dr Michel Vélez es un profesional de primera , he tenido la oportunidad de seguir mi caso con otro Oncologos de su staff , ninguno como dr Vélez ! Es una eminencia , un doctor joven pero con experiencia, certero y paciente y muy explícito , es muy reconfortante tratar con una persona como el

10/07/2023

He fully exemplifies how a knowledgeable and concerned doctor treats his patients. Thank you Dr Velez

10/07/2023

Lo mejor que hay

10/03/2023

I will always miss Dr. Segota but optimistic that Dr. Velez will continue on taking proper care of me.

10/03/2023

Excelente

10/02/2023

Very compassionate and understanding

10/02/2023

Dr and all staff are the best!

10/01/2023

His medical team is why I chose him as my cancer primary!

09/28/2023

Dr Velez really cares about his patients. He takes time to explain all the options available.

09/27/2023

Dr. Velez is first rate. He listens and then advises.

09/24/2023

Dr Velez is very smart and kind.

09/23/2023

Dr.Velez and his NP Danielle were knowledgeable and spoke in a way I could understand. They are the best.

09/23/2023

It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Velez and his staff. I never feel rushed or unimportant. He is truly a very caring and knowledgable doctor who always puts me at ease.

09/21/2023

Dr Velez's nurse, Danielle is also awesome!

09/19/2023

Excellent Sr and appointments always correct!

09/18/2023

Totally engaged

09/15/2023

Mi experiencia fue maravillosa

09/14/2023

Danielle never responds to my emails when I have follow up questions.

09/13/2023

Appointment was fast and efficient

09/10/2023

Excellent Dr

09/04/2023

Awesome service

08/30/2023

Me siento muy satisfecho con la atención tecibida.

08/25/2023

Help me a lot

08/23/2023

Very complete in his service and examination

08/18/2023

I am looking forward to having a regular contact with this provider

08/16/2023

He was very caring and thoughtful and thorough

08/16/2023

Excellent.

08/10/2023

The most excellent Dr, caring, kind, so knowledgable! Thank God I met Dr M Velez!

08/09/2023

Very knowledgeable ve

08/07/2023

As pleasant an experience as possible under the circumstances.

08/05/2023

He listened and I felt very comfortable

08/04/2023

Please recognize Dr.Velez as a role model for all doctors at Holy Cross. He’s a true hero!

08/02/2023

All good

07/29/2023

Buenos

07/25/2023

Dr. Velez is personable, polite and professional. I am always very comfortable when I see Dr. Velez. He turns a potential concerning topic (cancer) into an understandable one. More knowledge means less fear, in my case.
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