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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cardiac Transplant
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
  • Valvular Heart Disease
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Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2019

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Cardiovascular Medicine
Madison, WI United States
2011

Fellowship - University of Wisconsin Medical School
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Madison, WI
2008

Fellowship - University of Wisconsin Medical School
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Madison, WI
2007

Residency - Beth Israel Medical Center
Internal Medicine
New York, NY
2006

Internship - Beth Israel Medical Center
Internal Medicine
New York, NY
2004

Medical Education - Universidad Del Norte, Facultad De Medicina
Barranquilla, Colombia
1999

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/16/2024, Dr. Velez has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

189 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

42 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Valez is an excellent physician, who provides outstanding patient care. He also exhibits great concern and empathy towards his patients.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

The staff did a great job in preparing me for the doctor's telemedicine visit.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Dr. Velez is a great doctor. He is very thorough and he knows my history when I come see him.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Dr. Velez takes his time, explains and answers all questions

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Dr Velez is terrific.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

Dr. Velez is excellent. He is patient, listens, and most importantly, explains and answers questions until he makes sure I have understood.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

The hospital and all the doctors have been wonderful to me. I couldn't ask him better Healthcare.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Dr. Velez answered all questions and was very encouraging to me to keep up on my after care regimen

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Dr. Velez is amazing. He listens attentively and calmly. He asks questions to better understand my concerns and to help me describe my symptoms correctly He answers all my questions and explains the treatment plan. Thank you.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr Velez listens to me and shows great interest in my condition at all times.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Cleveland Clinic is 70 miles from my home but I continue to come for medical services above and beyond my primary in my city. I have a great relationship with the Clinic and always am pleased with Dr Velez.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

As a doctor (now retired) my opinion about Dr Mauricio V?lez and his medical team is highly satisfactory. In addition to highly qualified care, it is accompanied by understanding and respect for our concerns.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

The Care Provider (Dr Velez) is EXCELLENT! I trust him, over all when he has to give me advices or suggestions . Very professional! For me has been a blessing having Dr Velez ( along with other colleagues) to take care of me and my health!

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Amazing doctor and human being, I will recommend Dr. Velez 100% Respectful, professional, I always feel save and very comfortable with him and all he's decisions about my care .

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Velez is one of a kind. Very professional,knowledgeable, empathetic,kind,humane,patient, and he listens to your concerns. He cares. He's courteous and excellent bedside manners. Class act!!!!

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Most attentive doctor I have ever let care for me. I would recommend him to anyone with hesitation.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Hes a very understanding and polite doctor.Also very knowledgeable...

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

I always find the doctor very interested in my condition, he always gives the impression that he has put a lot of thought into his recommendations.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2024

Dr Velez, excellent, he explains everything well, Diagnosis and plan to follow. Intelligent doctor. Thanks

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Very good doctor! Pleased with the care provided and time to explain my condition. Left feeling better than I have in a very long time

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

I like my doctor and his staff. The young lady who did the Echo was superb. My doctor was funny, bright, knowledgeable and caring. I left the office feeling better than I felt in a long time.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr. V?lez was one of the main cardiologist in charge of keeping me alive while waiting for a donor organ and have always excelled in service and being transparent when time to explain each procedure, results or questions. I always learn something new because he doesn't get bother by questions and always is concerned about the health and is one of my primary reasons I keep pursuing my nursing degree because I look foward to be a healthcare worker like him who excel and cares for his patients

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

As a retired Police Officer, and now a patient, Dr. Velez is an Outstanding Doctor that knows his medical practice as best as I've known.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

I've recommended many friends and neighbors to use Cleveland Clinic and/or Dr. Mauricio Velez.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Very competent and caring doctor.

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Great Doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr. V?lez is an amazing doctor and human being. I will definitely recommend Dr. Velez

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Velez has an excellent bedside manner. He shows genuine concern for my medical condition. He always exhibits exceptional patient care.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

I have a lot of medical Issues, The doctor was very well informed prior to meeting me of my medical condition which shows that he took the time to know what was going on with me. I was extremely happy with the care that he provided.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Dr Mauricio Velez is awesome he explains in detail and has a great manner. He explains In English and Spanish for my Wife. You can ask questions and unlike other Dr's he Is happy to answer them all. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Video call went perfectly well and I learned new information from Dr Velez

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr Velez is Great!

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Very satisfied with Dr Velez

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Velez is always an excellent doctor

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

My provider, Dr. Velez has been very attentive, extremely through and provided a deep knowledge of his profession. He answered all my questions with patience and throughly.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Velez was excellent in determining my condition visually and and asked I go to ER nd resulted in admittance for severe fluid swelling.Excellent decision.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

This was an important appointment to cover some recent tests results. Doctor Velez too his time reviewing my test results and setting my mind at ease in regards to my foreword treatment plan.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr Velez has always been understanding helpful and caring.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

The Provider is a consummate professional who displays admirable in-depth knowledge of his area of specialization

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Dr. Mauricio V?lez was very good explaining to me everything and what to expect If I'm accepted for transplant,I did liked him a lot.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Love my dr.. Just a very nice man .. Dr. Velez..

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