A Vascular Surgeon’s Journey: Where Skill Meets Compassion
From Deacon Dialogues by Wake Forest University School of Medicine
December 9, 2025 · 40 min · Season 4 · Episode 5
About this episode
Dr. Velazquez shares her journey as a vascular surgeon, balancing precision and compassion in patient care.
In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Velazquez, a vascular surgeon at WFUSM, for an inside look at her journey into the field and the day-to-day life of caring for patients with complex vascular disease. She shares how she balances the precision of the OR with the human connection that drives her work, reflecting on mentorship, overcoming adversity, and what continues to inspire her in a rapidly evolving specialty. Whether you’re exploring surgical subspecialties or drawn to the blend of skill and compassion in patient care, this conversation offers a meaningful window into vascular surgery. Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch. Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed Want to Participate? Whether you have an episode idea or want to be featured, we want to hear from you! Email deacondialogues@wakehealth.edu and send us your pitch. Connect with us on Instagram: @wakeforestmed
People in this episode
Host: Julia
Guest: Dr. Velazquez
Topics covered
- vascular surgery
- patient care
- mentorship
- surgical subspecialties
- compassion in medicine
Keywords
- vascular surgeon
- patient care
- surgery
- mentorship
- healthcare
- adversity
- inspiration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WFUSM
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