Alex Hernan Velasquez, MD
Electrophysiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adults (ages 19-26)
- Adults
- Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
About Alex Hernan Velasquez
Roles
Program Director Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Biography
Dr. Alex H. Velasquez is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and a board‑certified cardiologist specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he also served as Chief Resident and Chief Cardiology Fellow. He returned to Florida to complete advanced fellowship training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and joined the UM faculty in 2017.
Dr. Velasquez focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex cardiac arrhythmias, with expertise in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardias, and ventricular arrhythmias. He performs physiologic and leadless pacing, as well as implantation of cardiac defibrillators—including subcutaneous and extravascular systems designed to minimize lead‑related complications. His clinical approach emphasizes evidence‑based, patient‑centered care and the integration of advanced electrophysiologic technologies to improve outcomes for patients with rhythm disorders.
In April 2025, Dr. Velasquez was appointed Interim Program Director of the Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship, where he leads postgraduate training, curriculum development, and mentorship for fellows specializing in cardiovascular medicine. He remains active in academic scholarship, with peer‑reviewed publications and national presentations on sudden cardiac death risk stratification, conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve replacement, and mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Velasquez is also committed to community engagement, serving as a preceptor for the Department of Community Service at the Miller School of Medicine and participating in outreach initiatives such as the San Juan Bosco Clinic and Miami Mission.
Locations
- 1321 Northwest 14th Street, Suite 510, Miami, FL 33125
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- Phone: 305-243-5554
- 8333 Northwest 53rd Street, Suite 103, Doral, FL 33166
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- 4800 Northeast 20th Terrace, Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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- 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UM-JMH Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2019
- Fellowship: University of Texas at Houston - UTHealth, Cardiovascular Diseases, 2017
- Residency: University of Texas, Health Sciences Center at Houston, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
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- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
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- Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
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- Morgan White International
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- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
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- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
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- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
294 ratings, 48 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Dr Velasquez is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and considers the various aspects of the issues discussed to enable informed decisions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2026
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2026
Exelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Willing to take time to explain and demonstrate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
He’s a good listener and communicator. Treat me with patience and respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Great doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He is the Best Dr and very smart know his practice very well and he is very nice with his patientes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Not rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
He is smart inteligente explain with love and care up to date in new studies He is my ANGEL God Bless Him and his family!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
I like my doc because takes time and doesn't rush my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Thank you for the service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent care. All my questions were answered to my satisfaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Alex Velásquez is very patient And he is like a Professor. He cares for his patients. The Uhealth communication My chart is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
I trust UM for my heart failure and renal care despite the fact that I live >50 miles away in Palm beach county
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
UM THE BEST HOSPITAL FOR ME # 1.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Very good experience overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Professional in how he respect your concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Dr Velasquez explains everything very well. I wish all doctors were like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Very kind and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Top notch
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Todo bien
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Please continue to utilize virtual conferences as they are exceptionally valuable to the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Exelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
I have already recommended the cardio dept to others. I consider them the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
The doctor is very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Thank you Dr. Velasquez!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
Very good I recommended a friend to make an appointment she needs to see a cardiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Everything is fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Dr Velasquez is excellent. He listens and shows interests and take his time to answer all your questions plus explains everything. Love this doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Dr Velasquez did a very thorough examination and analysis, provided me with detailed explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Excellent professional and very transparent and straightforward. It explains all the concerns very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Velasquez and his Fellow are very knowledgeable, professional, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Excellent, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
I recommend Dr Velasquez with satisfaction!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Excellent medical care. I would recommend it 100%.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
The doctor was very clear and describing the procedure of that he did what the outcome should be and what further treatment if ever necessary
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr Velasquez, cares, is available, is thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Muy bueno
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr Velasquez listens and explains everything to his patients. He's excellent in communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent patient communication. Was willing to listen and able to explain all questions I had.