Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children 0-11
- Teens 12-17
- Young Adults 18-21
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Maria Velez
Insurances Accepted
Video
Locations
- Hematology and Oncology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
- 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
- Get Directions
- phone: 504.896.9740
- fax: 504.896.9758
- Hematology and Oncology - Children's Hospital Specialty Care Baton Rouge
- 9001 Summa Avenue, Suite 342, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Get Directions
- phone: 504.896.9740
- fax: 225.928.7054
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
4.9 out of 5
39 ratings, 5 reviewsThe 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 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
The appointment took 2 hours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
When visiting a doctor, it takes entirely too long to have the provider come in the room to see you.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Provider is great but the system needs to restructure. I completely understand that emergencies arise but maybe have a different provider on call for those when the provider has a full clinic schedule. Also, there should be more communication with parents when such emergencies come up. Waiting 3.5 hours to be seen is not feasible and we were not informed about the circumstances until about 3 hours in, and were told either we could see a different provider (who was not ready), reschedule, or wait. When leaving, has someone tell us that this only happens very rarely and that we were unlucky but this is the second appointment where we waiting in an exam room for hours to be seen. The first one time was 2.5 hours, this time was 3.5 hours.