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Damian Velez, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant

License and Board Certification:

Education:

December 2004	Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Orthopaedic Medicine, University of Nebraska
May 2000-2002	Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA
1997	Brevard County, Florida, Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services, Brevard Community College
1997	Brevard County, Florida, Associate of Arts, Brevard Community College
1997	Brevard County, Paramedic Technology, Brevard Community College
1997	Brevard County, Emergency Medical Technology, Brevard Community College

Experience:

2002-Present	Director of Clinical Services Orthopaedic Surgical Physician Assistant, The B.A.C.K. Center, an affiliate of Osler Medical Melbourne, FL
1999-2000	Paramedic Lead Officer, Brevard County Fire Rescue Brevard County, FL
1998-2000	Paramedic Clinical Ambulance Instructor. Brevard Community College, Space Coast Paramedic Institute. Brevard County, FL
1997-1999	Paramedic Lead Officer. Harbor City Ambulance Squad. Brevard County, FL
1997	Emergency Medical Technician. Harbor City Ambulance Squad. Brevard County, FL

Hospital Privileges:

2006-Present	Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
	Wuesthoff Hospital, Melbourne, FL

Research:

Hynes, R.A., Velez, D. "Complications of the Lumbar Anterior Surgical Approach for Artificial Disk Replacement in the Lumbar Spine", North American Spine Society, September 2005

Dr. Devin Datta and Dr. Mitchell Supler of The B.A.C.K. Center have both completed their training in the use of the Pro Disc.