Ruben L. Velez, MD
Transplant Nephrology
Locations
San Juan, Puerto Rico
525 Ave F.D Roosevelt
La Torre de Plaza, Suite 802
San Juan,
PR
00918
About Me
Position
Transplant Nephrologist
Ruben L. Velez, M.D., FACP, is a board certified, fellowship-trained nephrologist with more than 45 years of experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of kidney conditions as well as pre and post-transplantation medical care.
Dr. Velez is deeply committed to the advancement of kidney care in and around the community. He sits on many boards and societies in order to further this mission.
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Transplant Physicians
- Dallas County Medical Society (President - 2018)
- Dallas Academy of Internal Medicine
- International Society of Nephrology
- International Society of Transplantation
- National Kidney Foundation
- Renal Physician Association
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society of Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognitions
- Texas Super Doctors – 2007, 2008, 2011-2024
Personal
His approach to medicine is that "in the art of medicine, you have to find a way to walk into people's lives and whenever a patient trusts you and invites you into their life, that is something to cherish."
Education
Medical Doctorate:
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR
Residency: Internal Medicine:
Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fellowship: Internal Medicine:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fellowship: Nephrology:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Board Certifications
Languages
Spanish
