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Duke Eye Center2351 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705 map
Dr. Federico Velez is an ophthalmologist in Durham. As an eye doctor, he diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, or trauma of the eye such as glaucoma or cataracts.
Duke Eye Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Federico G. Velez is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2351 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27705
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Federico Velez graduated from Other in 1993.
Dr. Velez has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Ophthalmology and Pediatrics.
Dr. Velez works with ten doctors including Dr. Miguel Materin and Dr. Thomas Hunter.
Specialties
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Ophthalmology
As an ophthalmologist in NC, Dr. Federico Velez is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases or trauma of the eye. Dr. Velez may treat conditions such as glaucoma, corneal tumors, cataracts, retinal disorders, conjunctivitis, astigmatism and ocular tumors. Treatments may include the prescription of medication or surgeries such as corrective surgery (e.g. LASIK), cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.
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Pediatrics
Dr. Velez is a pediatrician, a physician dedicated to helping kids of all age groups. He offers comprehensive health care for newborns, young children & teens. As a pediatrician, Dr. Velez is a primary care provider, the first point of contact when a patient is sick. Dr. Velez is trained to provide well-rounded health care for children of all ages and works very closely with the patient's parents & family making sure that the child is developing & maturing properly.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 1993
Hospital Affiliations
- The Regents of the University of California.
- County of Los Angeles
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Ophthalmology News
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Another Dry Eye Harm: Slowed ReadingAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Change Within the Eye May Be Early Warning for Macular DegenerationRobert Preidt, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for NearsightednessSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 7, 2018 at 6:00 AM