Ruben L. Velez, MD, FACP

Nephrology

EDUCATION

  • M.D., University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR

Internship/Residency

  • Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Fellowship

  • Nephrology and Internal Medicine: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

BOARD CERTIFIED

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Nephrology
  • American Society of Transplant Physicians
  • Dallas County Medical Society
  • Dallas Academy of Internal Medicine
  • International Society of Nephrology
  • International Society of Transplantation
  • National Kidney Foundation
  • Renal Physician Association
  • Texas Medical Association
  • Texas Society of Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Spanish

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Velez, call Dallas Nephrology today at 214-358-2300 or contact us via our convenient online form.

Patient Ratings & Comments

★★★★★
4.9 / 5
313 reviews

Detailed Ratings

5.0
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Friendliness/courtesy of CP
5.0
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Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
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Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly
5.0
★★★★★
Provider showed concern
5.0
★★★★★
Provider included you in decisions

Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

  • ★★★★★
    Jul 17, 2026

    1. Dr. Velez excellent. 2. Always. 3. He did. 4. Always. 5. Yes Dr. Velez advised me that I have to take care and lower my glucose that is affecting me with my kidneys. He was very concern and explained me all very well.

  • ★★★★★
    Jul 13, 2026

    Very good experience with Dr. Velez

  • ★★★★★
    Jul 11, 2026

    I've already recommended Dr Velez to several coworkers and they thank me every time!

  • ★★★★★
    Jun 29, 2026

    Dr Velez and his staff are the very best. I believe I am alive today due to Dr Velez care and treatment?

  • ★★★★★
    Jun 28, 2026

    Excellent Physician and great listener

  • ★★★★★
    Jun 27, 2026

    Dr Velez is the best!

★★★★★
4.9 / 5
313 reviews