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Maria Velez

Maria Velez, MD

5.041 ratings, 5 reviews

Hematology Oncology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 0-11
  • Teens 12-17
  • Young Adults 18-21

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

About Maria Velez

I specialize in Cancer Care. I became a healthcare provider because I was inspired by my father, who was a physician. I shadowed him as a child and fell in love with medicine. My patients can count on me to provide extraordinary care because it's an honor to be part of the patients' lives, and taking care of them while providing comfort and healing. My little something extra: I love to sing even though I'm the worst singer in the world.

Insurances Accepted

Video

Locations

  1. Hematology and Oncology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
  2. Hematology and Oncology - Children's Hospital Specialty Care Baton Rouge

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Tulane University Hospital, 1995
  • Residency: University Pediatric Hospital, 1990
  • Medical Education: University of Puerto Rico, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

41 ratings, 5 reviews

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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Everybody was amazing and I trust them fully with everything on the health care for my son.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    The appointment took 2 hours.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Velez is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated physician. Her compassion shines effortlessly. Dr. Velez cares for the patient as an entire person; not just a diagnosis. In medicine today, this is truly a rarity and a blessing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    The provider is exactly! The 2.5 hour wait time to see the provider is absurd! I have lost jobs simply because of the wait time of the hospital. No check-ins from the hospital to say hey we appreciate your patience. My family and I were just told to sit in the room. The only time someone came to check in on us was because my 2 year kept pushing the nurse call button.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    When visiting a doctor, it takes entirely too long to have the provider come in the room to see you.