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Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sycamore, IL.
Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD
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Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Sycamore, IL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sycamore, IL.

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Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Sycamore, IL and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Harvard Medical Center|University Of Wisconsin At Madison Medical School|University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.They currently practice at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. At present, Dr. Velez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velez is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
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Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Brain Injury
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
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Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
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Secondary Malignancies
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Stomach Cancer
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Colectomy
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Colostomy
Cystectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lung Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    1850 Gateway Dr Ste 201, Sycamore, IL 60178
  2. 2 Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
    5 Kish Hospital Dr Ste 104, Dekalb, IL 60115

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Oct 24, 2023
She saved my life doing a emergency bowel obstruction. The concern, interest and her award winning smile will always be with me.
Rosalie wagenecht — Oct 24, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I really draw a lot of my inspiration from my patients. They keep me going. I love getting to know each one of them, because they each bring different life experiences. It's such a pleasure for me to learn about where my patients are coming from and wh

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Biography
  • Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD is a general surgery specialist in Sycamore, IL and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Harvard Medical Center|University Of Wisconsin At Madison Medical School|University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1996. She specializes in General Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Harvard Medical Center|University Of Wisconsin At Madison Medical School|University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Toledo Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velez's profile.

Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nitzet Velez, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

    1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, IL