Katherine Nichole (Velez Garcia) Velez MD
Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology
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920 Medical Plaza Drsuite 140Shenandoah, TX 77380
Phone+1 713-486-6760
Fax+1 713-486-6784
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Summary
- Dr. Katherine Velez is a Pediatric Endocrinologist based in Shenandoah, TX. She acquired her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Completed her residency in Pediatrics in 2006 at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine between 2010 and 2013. Currently, she works as Faculty Pediatric Endocrinologist with the University of Texas, Houston, in affiliation at the Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. She has been involved in clinical trials related to diabetes in children and has published a review on technology's role in pediatric diabetes. She is active in Quality Improvements project, specifically for care of children and teenagers with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2010 - 2013
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2009 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2006 - 2011
Clinical Trials
- The Effects of Puberty and Weight on Sugar Metabolism in Children Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
- A Pilot Study to Assess the Glucose Lowering Effect of Metformin and Sitagliptin in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Start of enrollment: 2012 Oct 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsNarrative review of the role of technology in pediatric diabetes: from testing blood glucose to subcutaneous automated therapy and hope for cure.Michael Yafi, Avni Shah, Katherine Velez
Translational Pediatrics. 2023-09-18
Other Languages
- Spanish
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