About Michael A. Vasquez, FACS, MD, RVT
Michael A. Vasquez, M.D., RVT, is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. He specializes in chronic venous insufficiency treatments including the VenaSeal procedure, endothermal radiofrequency ablation using the ClosureFast catheter, Varithena polidocanol microfoam chemical ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and microphlebectomy.
Dr. Vasquez earned his medical degree at State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo, where he completed a general surgery residency and remains instructing. He is also a Registered Vascular Technologist directing a dedicated venous Vascular Ultrasound Lab. He founded The Venous Institute of Buffalo in 2010.
A pioneer in novel endovenous technology, research, and education, Dr. Vasquez has participated in several FDA Phase 3 clinical trials including VenaSeal and Varithena, and has presented his work at many national and international medical conferences. He has published numerous articles and book chapters. Most notably, he is lead co-author of the Revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (J Vasc Surg 2010;52[5]:1387-1396), which sets the international standard for following clinical outcomes in venous treatments. He is also co-author of Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum (J Vasc Surg 2011;53[Suppl 5]:2S-48S), which is the most referenced vein guidelines of its time. In addition, he is co-author of a chapter in the Handbook of Venous and Lymphatic Disorders: Guidelines of the American Venous Forum, Fourth Edition, andthe International Union of Phlebology (UIP) Consensus Document for venous hemodynamic changes in lower limb venous disease (International Angiology 2016;35[3]:236-352).
Dr. Vasquez has received awards for teaching, research, service to medical education, and healthcare innovation.
A Distinguished Fellow of the American Venous Forum and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he has served on multiple national committees and organizations dedicated to the advancement of venous health, including the Society for Vascular Surgery Health Policy Committee, Andthe American Vein and Lymphatic Society. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Phlebology, and Annals of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Vasquez is proud to offer to Buffalo some of the most progressive treatments of chronic venous disease anywhere in the world.
Education
Dr. Vasquez graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo, from State University of New York at Buffalo, from Duke University, and from State University of New York at Buffalo. Michael A. Vasquez, FACS, MD, RVT earned degrees of a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Doctor of Medicine, and Registered Vascular Technologist.
Licenses
Michael A. Vasquez, FACS, MD, RVT has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 10, 2006, and his NPI number is 1841231511.
Associations
Dr. Michael A. Vasquez, Clinical Associate Professor Surgery is a member of:
- American Vein & Lymphatic Society / American College of Phlebology
- American Venous Forum
- American College of Surgeons
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
- Medical Society of the County of Erie
Insurance
Dr. Michael A. Vasquez, Clinical Associate Professor Surgery accepts the following insurance providers:
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BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
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Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc.
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Independent Health Benefits Corporation
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Univera Healthcare
Book an Appointment
Dr. Michael A. Vasquez is a verified peripheral vascular surgeon on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Vasquez, please call (716) 877-7000.
