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Mauricio Velez

Mauricio Velez, MD

5.0202 Ratings, 31 Reviews

Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About

Biography

Dr. Mauricio Velez is an advanced heart failure and heart transplant cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida. He cares for patients with complex and advanced heart disease, including cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure, as part of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute. Dr. Velez also serves as Medical Director of the Ventricular Assist Device Program, where he helps guide patients who require mechanical circulatory support as part of their heart failure care.

With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Velez focuses on managing advanced heart disease across the full continuum of care, from medical therapy to advanced heart failure interventions, including left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and heart transplantation. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop thoughtful, personalized treatment plans for patients with serious and life‑limiting cardiac conditions.

Dr. Velez is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

Clinical Expertise

  • Special interests: Advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardiogenic shock, ventricular assist devices, heart transplant
  • Procedures or treatments: Heart transplant, ventricular assist device management, heart failure medical therapy optimization
  • Conditions treated: Heart failure, cardiomyopathy, cardiogenic shock, ventricular assist devices, heart transplant

Locations

  1. Weston Medical Outpatient Center
    • 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building A, Weston, FL 33331
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 2011
  • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2008
  • Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Medical School, 2007
  • Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center, 2006
  • Internship: Beth Israel Medical Center, 2004
  • Medical Education: Universidad Del Norte, Facultad De Medicina, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Innovations & Patents

Dr. Velez has been involved in clinical research focused on advanced heart failure, shock management, and optimization of heart failure therapies. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and has participated in clinical trials evaluating innovative therapies for patients with advanced and complex cardiac disease.

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-04-08, Dr. Velez has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Reviews

5 of 5 stars

202 Ratings, 31 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    Dr. Velez has a calming affect on a practice area that can be highly emotional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    Access to my physician and his administrative staff has been very easy through the MyChart Portal. Their response to my various inquires has been impressive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    Dr. Velez is a very competent, knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient orientated physician. He exhibits excellent patient care skills. My overall experience with Dr. Velez has been extremely noteworthy. His beside mater is outstanding and second to none.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    I appreciate the fact that a member of Dr. Velez''s team touches base with me to ask medical questions, i.e. Medications, blood pressure and heart rate readings for the file so that Dr. Velez has an indication before the video conference.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    Dr. Velez and my care team are excellent, I always feel well taken care of. In addition, if I have concerns or questions, have to order refills, I text via app and usually get an answer overnight.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2026

    Seamless process. No problems in making contact with Dr. Velez nor his team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2026

    Dr. Velez is a very good listener, problem solver, and communicator. Also pleasant and kind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2026

    I trust Dr Velez judgement. I''m the kind of patient that has to have the same person from start to finish. I don''t like new comers because I believe that''s how mistakes happen. Velez has been with me since the beginning and everything bad that could happen has happened and everything good and great that''s happening he''s been apart of. Since my transplant I''ve spent less time in the hospital. More time with my family. Living breathing and not scared of dying because of the condition or disease itself. He listens. During my visits he doesn''t rush. He gives me the time and space to ask and answer any questions because he knows that I may have a few and I''m young so I may still be scared. But overall hands down Velez was a blessing that walked in my life with a licenses to practice. and I don''t regret as a patient letting him do so on me. If I had to go through it again I''d hope Velez was standing at the beginning of my journey waiting with his hands out, asking are you ready? Because we got this. Best Doctor Hands Down.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2026

    Dr Velez was a great communicator and follow up was excellent as he followed through with his call as he said he would.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2026

    Found dr. Velez caring, willing to answer all my questions in detail and include my daughter in his consultation

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2026

    In general I am very pleased with my experience with Cleveland Clinic and Dr Velez is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    Could not ask for a better doctor. He answers all my questions. Never rushes. Is so kind and makes you feels so comfortable during the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    I had a wonderful experience with Dr Mauricio Velez. He took the time to listen and answer all my questions without making me feel rushed. I felt heard and well cared for. My mind is now at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2026

    Dr. Velez was excellent, as always. Answered all my questions and gave me good information going forward till next appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2026

    Dr. Velez is a kind, compassionate, excellent doctor. He changed the downward trajectory of my life

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2026

    Everyone is always concerned and competent. Dr. Velez is excellent in all respects

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    So far very much satisfied the Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Excellent doctor very professional, answer all my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    The doctor explain everything to you and I think they doing a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr Velez just one of the many excellent heart doc that have treated me. He is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Velez is one of the best doctors I have ever had, and I have seen a lot throughout the years. He is very knowledgeable, caring and personable professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Velez and my entire team are quite wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    All the stuff on the doctors were very respectful and knowledgeable. I appreciate the time and concerned that they showed towards my better being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr Velez has always shown his care for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent Doctor Mauricio Velez

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr Valez is The Very Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    A wonderful doctor,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Provider made me feel more at ease about my upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    The degree of professionalism and care of Dr Mauricio Velez is like non other. He's patient.He listens. And he makes sure that you leave understanding everything and satisfied with the consultation. So knowledgeable and excellent bedside manners. So humane. He's the very best in his profession.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    The best! Dr Velez doesn't only listen, he hears what you say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

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