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Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD
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Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelousas, LA.
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Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Opelousas, LA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelousas, LA.

About

Dr. Vazquez graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine.Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD is a General Surgeon in Opelousas, LA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Vazquez currently practices at WellSmart Health-Surgical Associates and are affiliated with Opelousas General Health System and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Vazquez has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vazquez received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Vazquez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vazquez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vazquez accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colorectal Cancer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Head and Neck Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bile Duct Procedure
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • WellCare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • United Healthcare
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Peoples Health
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • PHCS
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO

Locations

  1. 1 WellSmart Health-Surgical Associates
    627 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570
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4.6
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Sep 07, 2019
When I had my appendix removed by Dr. Vasquez he was very efficient, kind, and well-mannered and was there to answer and all questions I had regarding the procedure and care after. 10/10 would reccomend!
— Sep 07, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    2008
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vazquez's profile.

Dr. Salvador Vazquez, MD is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA