Dr. Luis Velazquez

Luis R. Velazquez

MD
Medical Oncologist & Hematologist
Languages Spoken:
English,
Spanish
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Overview

Dr. Luis R. Velázquez is a board-certified Medical Oncologist and Internal Medicine physician dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients. With specialized fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Velázquez treats a wide range of solid tumors and blood disorders while helping patients navigate every stage of their cancer journey with expertise, empathy, and personalized attention.

Dr. Velázquez served as a Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at Orlando Health Dorado Hospital, where he provided inpatient and outpatient oncology care, participated in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and developed individualized treatment plans utilizing the latest advances in cancer.

Career positions

  • Hematologist & Medical Oncologist | Orlando Health Dorado Hospital | 2025–Present
  • Sub-Investigator, Clinical Research | Pan Oncology Trials | 2025–Present
  • Ad-Honorem Professor | Ponce Health Sciences, University School of Medicine

Education

University

  • M.D., Suma Cum Lauden | Universidad Central del Este | San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Internship

  • Hospital Pavia Arecibo | Puerto Rico

Residency

  • Internal Medicine | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Puerto Rico

Fellowship

  • Hematology & Oncology | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | Puerto Rico 

Expertise and interests

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology

Clinical Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)

Professional association

Awards and honors

  • Summa Cum Laude, Doctor of Medicine | Universidad Central del Este | Dominican Republic
  • Graduated with Highest Academic Honors
  • Recognition for Academic Excellence in Medical Education

Presentations

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