Maria C. Velez, MD

Primary Specialty: Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (Board Certified)

About Dr. 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.

Hospital Affiliations Children's Hospital New Orleans

Location Information

200 Henry Clay Ave.,, Suite 4109
New Orleans, LA, 70118
504.896.9740
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Education and Experience

Medical School
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine San Juan, PR
1987

Residency
University Pediatric Hospital San Juan, Puerto Rico, PR
1990

Fellowship
National Cancer Institute Bethesda, MD
1993

Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
American Board of Pediatrics certified in Pediatrics

Patient Ratings and Comments

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4.9Listened Carefully
4.7Explained Understandably
4.9Showed Respect
4.8Gave Enough Information
4.9Provider Rating

4.8out of 5(41 Ratings, 6 Comments)

May 23, 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.

Feb 12, 2025

For me, Dr. Velez is the best doctor who could have treated me.

Dec 13, 2024

The provider was very truthful and she explained everything that was supposed to be explained and she also acknowledged what would happen if my granddaughter didn't take her medicine like she was supposed to. So I appreciate her a lot.

Dec 4, 2024

Dr Velez has been great since we first began seeing her a couple years ago. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, nurturing, patient, and treats you as if you are a part of a family. She ensures you understand diagnosis, treatment plans, and supports you.

Oct 9, 2024

Very good service, I recommend it