Ricardo A. Collazo
Miami
Summary
General Surgeon possessing extensive proficiency across various subspecialties, such as acute care surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, colorectal, endocrine, and breast surgery, implementing state-of-the-art evidence-based surgical protocols and advanced surgical techniques.
Expert medical educator with demonstrated expertise at clarifying complex medical and surgical concepts, fostering remarkable student outcomes on board examinations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Surgery Attending
Jackson Health Systems
Miami
10.2024 - Current
- Performed a wide range of operative procedures across multiple subspecialties including acute care surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, colorectal, endocrine, and breast surgery by utilizing evidence-based surgical protocols and advanced diagnostic techniques.
- Integrated minimally invasive approaches with surgical interventions, applying state of the art laparoscopic and robotic equipment (the Da Vinci Xi system) to improve procedural precision and patient outcomes.
- Applied advanced perioperative management protocols to optimize surgical site recovery and minimize post-operative complications using evidence-based guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient management plans, prioritizing high-quality, patient-centered care, evidenced by successful interventions and optimal recoveries.
- Https://jacksonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/ricardo-collazo/
General Surgery Residency
The University of Texas Health Science System at Houston
Houston
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Conducted diverse surgical procedures at The University of Texas Health Science System at Houston, the nation’s largest Level 1 trauma center, spanning trauma, acute care, colorectal, endocrine, breast, and abdominal surgeries using evidence-based protocols.
- Facilitated resident education by organizing surgical in-service exam preparation and providing intraoperative instruction, utilizing comprehensive medical knowledge and teaching skills.
- Directed educational activities in the operating room, guiding residents through surgical procedures and reinforcing core competencies in anatomy, physiology, and perioperative patient management.
- Designed and executed educational curricula emphasizing intraoperative best practices and exam preparation, integrating current clinical guidelines and surgical protocols.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, FL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2015
Associates Degree - Biological Sciences
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
- Surgical education
- Curriculum design
- Evidence-based protocols
- Clinical protocol development
- Trauma and critical care management
- Perioperative management
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
- Patient-centered care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration and workflow optimization
BOARD Scores
- American Board of Surgery Certified
- American Board of Surgery In Service Examination - 689 (99th percentile)
- USMLE Step 3 - 257 (98th percentile)
- USMLE Step 2 - 274 (99th percentile)
- USMLE Step 1 - 267 (99th percentile)
Certification
- Robotics Certification (Da Vinci Surgical System), University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- Basic Life Support, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider & Heart-saver First Aid, American Heart Association, 2024
- Mandt training certified, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2024
Publications
Taking CBL to the Lecture Hall: a Comparison of Outcomes Between Traditional Small Group CBL and a Novel Large Group Team-Based CBL Teaching Method, Med Sci Educ, 12/02/19
- This publication demonstrates a medical educator’s innovation in advancing medical education through innovative teaching methods.
Awards
- HWCOM Tutor of the Year Award Recipient, HWCOM Office of Medicine Education, 05/01/19, The HWCOM Tutor of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional ability to educate and mentor medical students.
- Alpha Omega Alpha Member, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, 05/01/19, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership signifies a general surgeon’s academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to professionalism.
- Presidential Scholarship, Florida International University, 2015
- Thomas Brown McClelland Scholarship Award Recipient, Rotary Club of Miami, 2015
- Florida Medallion Scholarship, Florida International University, 2015
- Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Florida International University, 2012
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Surgery Attending
Jackson Health Systems
10.2024 - Current
General Surgery Residency
The University of Texas Health Science System at Houston
06.2019 - 06.2024
Doctor of Medicine -
Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida International University
Associates Degree - Biological Sciences
Miami Dade Community College
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