Dr. Bianca J. Vazquez, MD, FACS
Surgeon
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Bianca Vazquez is a general surgeon practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Vazquez specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Vazquez provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Ponce Med School 2005
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- Mayo Clinic of Rochester (Endocrine Surgery) (2010-2011)
Professional Society Memberships
- The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Articles and Publications
- Lecturer and Presenter on a National and Local Level at St. Francis University in Albequerque, NM
What do you attribute your success to?
- The passion for what she does, and the compassion she has for her patients.
Dr. Bianca J. Vazquez, MD, FACS's Practice location
Dr. Bianca J. Vazquez, MD, FACS's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Vazquez
Media Releases
Get to know Endocrine/General Surgeon Dr. Bianca J. Vazquez, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Vazquez is a fellowship trained endocrine and board-certified general surgeon who is currently serving patients at Arizona Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It’s our most fundamental mission to deliver specialty concierge-like care to those suffering from disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid & adrenal glands” as stated on the practice’s website.
Dr. Vazquez is also affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Dr. Vazquez earned her medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in 2005. She then went on to complete her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by her fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She has been in practice for nine years.
Dr. Vazquez is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, which is an independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1937 to provide board certification to individuals who have met the highest standards of education, training, and knowledge in the field of surgery.
Dr. Vazquez is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the surgeon’s education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by said college.
Endocrine surgery is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and adrenal glands. As a general surgeon, Dr. Vazquez, can also perform a wide range of abdominal surgeries for many forms of intestinal and abdominal wall neoplasms, hernias, gallbladder disease, gastric and pancreatic disease. She follows her patients from the initial preoperative evaluation and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient post surgical care.
Recommended Articles
- Incisional Hernia: Get the Facts
An incisional hernia arises when abdominal tissue begins to poke through a soft spot in the wall of the abdomen. This type of hernia only occurs as the result of the incision made in a prior abdominal surgery. An incisional hernia may be the result of poor healing, infection, or technical problems a...
- Alternative Treatments for Cholera
Alternative Treatments for CholeraCholera is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases around the world, occurring mostly in Africa and other areas with a similar climate. The infection is mostly found in areas with extraordinarily high populations and poor sanitation services.Cholera is caused...
- Everything You Need to Know About a Hydroclectomy
Hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure that is aimed to treat or remove hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid-filled balloon that is formed around the testicle. It is a normal thing for males to have a thin layer of fluid around the testicle. This fluid is periodically produced and drained to prevent...
- How to Prepare for Gallbladder Surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is one of the most commonly undertaken surgeries. The Gallbladder...
- What is a Neck Lift?
The neck often ages at a more rapid rate, compared to the face. Moreover, the neck is a very delicate area, and if you put on any extra pounds, fat tends to store there. Although you may have put in the effort to lose any extra weight you may have gained, the neck is the last part of the body that...
- 5 Tips to Avoid Hernia
Causes of HerniaOther than umbilical hernia, all other types of hernia occur at a later stage in life. Hernia is usually caused due to weak abdominal walls. Part of the organs tends to protrude through the weakened spot of the abdominal wall. There are various reasons due to which the abdominal...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Adam Bakker MD200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905
- Richard C. Daly FNP-C1216 2nd St SW Rochester Minnesota 55902
- Dr. Stacy L Stratmann M.D.200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER MN 55905
- Dr. Todd Andrew Kellogg M.D.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905
- Dr. Scott P Zietlow M.D.200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905
- Dr. Judy C Boughey MD200 1st St SW Rochester MN 55905