Jeffrey S. Veluz, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Surgery

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Aortic Disease

Languages spoken

  • English

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About

Philosophy of care

I believe every patient should be treated as if they were your family. Medicine can be complex, and I will explain it to you in such a way as to convey your health problem in a straightforward manner, with compassion and empathy.

Why I entered medicine

My grandfather, who raised me, was an anesthesiologist. His stories of the operating room would always fascinate me, and began my interest in medicine. Once when I was injured as a child and brought to the hospital, I felt my care could have been better in many ways. It is from that perspective that I approach each patient and their family – always striving to be better.

Community involvement

For many years I have supported the Children's Home of Easton, who house, feed, and educate children at risk. I also support the Swain School.

Personal interests

I am an avid music fan and play and collect guitars. On occasion I can be heard singing and playing in public in the Lehigh Valley (that hopefully isn't too traumatic for the audience!).

U.S. News & World Report ranks Lehigh Valley Hospital 40th in the country for pulmonology and lung surgery.
Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 40th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list.
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Education

Undergraduate
 University of California - Riverside , BS - Biology, 1989

Medical Training
 Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1995

Training

Internship 1996
 Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Cen, Los Angeles, CA

Residency 1998
 General Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Residency 2002
 General Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Fellowship 2004
 Thoracic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery