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Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 62
Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD
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Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD
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Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology* Age 62
New Orleans, LA
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37 years of experience
Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. Velez Yanguas graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS. Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist in New Orleans, LA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Velez Yanguas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, BYRD Regional Hospital, Children's Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital and St. James Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Velez Yanguas received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Velez Yanguas' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Velez Yanguas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Velez Yanguas is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Children's Hospital
    200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118

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Dec 03, 2016
She was very caring and understood our concerns
Cypress, CA — Dec 03, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velez Yanguas' profile.

Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD is affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, BYRD Regional Hospital, Children's Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Riverside Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital and St. James Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Maria Velez Yanguas, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • BYRD Regional Hospital

    1020 W Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA

  • Children's Hospital

    200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA

  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St, Franklinton, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA

  • St. James Parish Hospital

    1645 Lutcher Ave, Lutcher, LA