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Silvia Velasquez, MD

Top Doctor in 2024
LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP
Accepting New Patients

Locations

Overview

Clinical Interests:

Sepsis
Infections in critical care
General infectious diseases

Languages Spoken:

English
Spanish

Patients Treated:

Adults

Biography

Silvia Velasquez, M.D. is an Infectious Diseases specialist.

In 2024, Palm Beach Media Group recognized Dr. Velasquez as one of Southwest Florida’s top doctors from Lee Physician Group. Her achievements reflect the high level of care LPG providers offer every day at Lee Health, your community-owned health system. It’s the excellence you expect from providers that live, work, and care for patients right here at home.

Education & Training

Medical School:

University Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru

Residenc(ies):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

Fellowship(s):

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

Board Certification(s):

Infectious Disease