DanielAVelezMD
Thoracic Surgery • Phoenix, AZPediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Division Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Phoenix Children's Hospital
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Office
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016Phone+1 602-933-2693Fax+1 602-933-2697- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
The Great Ormond Street Hospital For Sick ChildrenFellowship, 2005 - 2006
University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2003 - 2005- University of WashingtonFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2002 - 2005
Emory University School of MedicineChief Residency, Surgery, 2001 - 2002- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
- Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1998 - 2000
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1996 - 2000
- Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
PR State Medical License 2005 - 2025
WA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
AZ State Medical License 2012 - 2024
GA State Medical License 1997 - 2017- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsThe use of mechanical assist devices in the pediatric population.Bethany L. Wisotzkey, Daniel A. Velez> ;Seminars in Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Apr 1
- 6 citationsVolumetrics and fit assessments for donor to recipient size matching in pediatric heart transplantation: Is it time for a new paradigm?Michelle S Ploutz, Jonathan D Plasencia, Lucia Mirea, Stephen Pophal, Daniel A. Velez, Steven Zangwill> ;Clinical Transplantation. 2020 Mar 23
- 5 citationsImplantation of total artificial heart in a 10-year-old after support with a temporary perventricular assist device.Mohamad Alaeddine, Michelle Ploutz, Francisco A. Arabia, Daniel A. Velez> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2020 Mar 1
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Journal Articles
- Alternative Methods for Virtual Heart Transplant—Size Matching for Pediatric Heart Transplantation with and Without Donor Medical Images AvailableCarl F Lagerstrom, Steven D Zangwill, Daniel A Velez, Stephen G Pophal, Pediatric Transplantation
Press Mentions
Phoenix Children's Earns Adult Congenital Heart Association AccreditationJanuary 26th, 2021
New Division Chief Rounds Out Top Talent at Phoenix Children's Heart CenterNovember 22nd, 2019
The Heart of an 11-Year-Old Beats After a Harrowing and History-Making Ordeal to Save HimFebruary 13th, 2019- Join now to see all
Research History
- Cardiothoracic Research Fellow1998 - 2000
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Fellow1997 - 1999
Professional Memberships
- Member
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic SurgeryMember
- Western Thoracic Surgical AssociationMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
Phoenix Children'sPhoenix, Arizona
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix, Arizona
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