About
Frances Velez, MD is a board-certified family physician and the founder of Alpine Whole Health in Silverthorne, Colorado. She grew up in Puerto Rico and developed an early fascination with biology, psychology, and health sciences. She graduated from medical school in 2009 and completed her internship at New York Hospital of Queens in Flushing, NY. Her family medicine residency in Philadelphia included extracurricular coursework in nutrition and health coaching.
After residency, Dr. Velez practiced at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Austin, TX, serving a diverse and underserved population. She also worked as a hospitalist at Austin's busiest hospital. A yoga teacher training in Indonesia deepened her commitment to whole-person care. She completed her Integrative Medicine Fellowship through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in 2020 while providing telehealth services across nine states during the COVID-19 pandemic. She currently pursues additional certification in nutrition, personal training, and Longevity Medicine. Dr. Velez speaks Spanish and cares for patients across the full spectrum of family medicine, with particular focus on integrative health, hormone optimization, nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated medical school in 2009 (institution not specified)
Residency
Family Medicine residency, Philadelphia (institution not specified); Internal Medicine internship, New York Hospital of Queens, Flushing, NY
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine Fellowship, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, completed 2020
Additional Training
Yoga Teacher Training, Indonesia; Currently completing additional certification in nutrition, personal training, and Longevity Medicine; Extracurricular courses in nutrition and health coaching during residency
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Velez right for?
Dr. Velez works well with patients who want a thorough, root-cause approach to their health. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, or sleep disorders benefit from her integrative framework. She also serves newborns through elderly patients, making her a strong fit for families seeking a single trusted physician. Patients motivated to optimize their nutrition, fitness, and longevity will find her clinical focus directly aligned with their goals. Spanish-speaking patients receive care in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Velez treats a broad range of conditions across the lifespan. Her focus areas include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, obesity, hormonal imbalances, sleep disorders, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and altitude sickness. She also performs advanced cancer screening and manages concussions. Her integrative approach means she addresses root causes alongside conventional treatment.
Yes. Dr. Velez holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in 2020.
Dr. Velez takes a whole-person approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. She combines evidence-based family medicine with integrative and functional medicine principles. Her goal is to identify root causes rather than simply manage symptoms. She also emphasizes prevention, lifestyle factors, nutrition, and health coaching.
Yes. Dr. Velez offers Spanish-language services to patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Dr. Velez graduated from medical school in 2009 and completed her internship at New York Hospital of Queens. She finished her family medicine residency in Philadelphia, then practiced at a federally qualified health center and a major hospital in Austin, TX. She completed her Integrative Medicine Fellowship in 2020 and also holds yoga teacher training credentials from Indonesia.
Yes. Dr. Velez offers medical weight loss consultations and works alongside a functional nutritionist. The practice uses Styku 3D body composition scanning to track fat, muscle, and visceral fat with precision. She can also interpret VO2 Max and RMR testing to personalize nutrition and exercise recommendations.
Yes. Dr. Velez integrates longevity and functional medicine into her practice. She currently pursues additional certification in Longevity Medicine. Through the Premier membership tier, she offers genetic testing, epigenetic analysis, hormone optimization, and advanced cardiovascular and cancer screening.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026