April 18, 2023 – Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHNPG) is pleased to announce Daniel Vela-Duarte, MD, MSCR, a neurointerventionalist, has joined the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute (PBNI) neurology practice in West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Vela-Duarte specializes in the detection and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, acute ischemic stroke and mechanical thrombectomy, detection and treatment of arteriovenous malformations and dural arteriovenous fistula, tinnitus and increased intracranial hypertension and spinal angiography. Dr. Vela-Duarte is board-certified in general neurology and vascular neurology with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Vela-Duarte is on-staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center and Delray Medical Center.
Prior to joining PBNI, Dr. Vela-Duarte completed a fellowship in Neuroendovascular Surgery and Interventional Neuroradiology from Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute. Dr. Vela-Duarte earned a Master’s of Science in clinical research (MSCR) from the Medical University of South Carolina, American Academy of Neurology via the Training in Research for Academic Neurologists to Sustain Careers and Enhance the Numbers of Diverse Scholars (TRANSCENDS) program full scholarship. Dr. Vela-Duarte also completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology from the Cerebrovascular Center at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Vela-Duarte completed his neurology residency at the Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Neurology and an internship in internal medicine from the Loyola University Medical Center, located in Maywood, IL. Additionally, Dr. Vela-Duarte completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in electrophysiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and New York University (NYU), Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Vela-Duarte also trained in the Functional MRI program at New York–Presbyterian/Columbia University, Irving Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Vela-Duarte graduated medical school from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, School of Medicine, located in Bogotá, Colombia.
Dr. Vela-Duarte is a Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Heart Association-Stroke Council (AHA), Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN), and the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS). Dr. Vela-Duarte serves on the Social Media & Communication Strategy Committee at the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN).
Dr. Vela-Duarte has been practicing medicine since 2007. Dr. Vela Duarte is bilingual in Spanish and English.
For more information on Dr. Vela-Duarte, visit PBNI.com. Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute (PBNI) is located at Village Commons, 901 Village Boulevard, Suite 702, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. To request an appointment visit: PBNI.com or call PBNI at 561-882-6214.
About the Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute
The Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute is where compassion, expertise and advanced technology come together to provide patients with comprehensive care. Our doctors work closely with referring physicians to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. The Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute provides advanced services that promote wellness and provide diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up care, all in one close and convenient place.
About Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHNPG), a division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is a multi-specialty physician group that has provided care to the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities since 2007. Our award-winning physicians provide a level of expertise that has resulted in regional firsts and outstanding patient outcomes. As an affiliate of the Palm Beach Health Network, one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, PBHNPG specialists, sub-specialists, primary care physicians, and staff, are committed to delivering the highest quality care to the communities we serve. The Palm Beach Health Network consists of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand. At PBHNPG, our mission is to improve the life of every person who enters our doors. Today, we are proud to be one of the most respected physician networks in the area.
About the Advanced Neuroscience Network
Advanced Neuroscience Network is an integrated delivery system of medical professionals and hospitals focused on offering a full continuum of neurological care throughout South Florida. From prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, members of the Advanced Neuroscience Network are dedicated to providing clinical expertise and hope to individuals suffering from neurological disorders.
