Vanessa Mendez MD Lifestyle Medicine Internal Medicine (She/Her)
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2140 W 68th StSte 300Hialeah, FL 33016
Phone+1 305-822-4107
Fax+1 786-497-2989
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Summary
- Dr Vanessa Mendez is a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine board certified medical doctor. She has a special appreciation for the diverse needs of her patients with a goal of personalizing care for each one. She’s especially passionate about promoting microbiome health through lifestyle and nutritional changes. Interests include IBD, IBS Fatty Liver
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 2012
Tulane UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2027
ME State Medical License 2020 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
IN State Medical License 2020 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
LA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsPrevalence of Synchronous Oligopolyposis in Incident Colorectal Cancer: A Population-Based Study.Juan M. Marques-Lespier, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Maria Gonzalez-Pons, Vanessa Mendez, Katerina Freyre
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal. 2018-03-01 - 2 citationsNovel Use of Endoscopic Clips as Fiducials for Radiotherapy in Small Bowel Lymphoma.Vanessa Mendez, Fernando J. Martinez, Frederick Soriano, Arnold M. Markoe, Izidore S. Lossos
ACG Case Reports Journal. 2014-07-08 - 7 citationsClinical characterization and mutation spectrum in Hispanic families with adenomatous polyposis syndromesMarcia Cruz-Correa, Yaritza Diaz-Algorri, Vanessa Mendez, Pedro Juan Vazquez, María Eugenia Lozada
Familial Cancer. 2013-03-05
Press Mentions
5 Possible Reasons Why You’re Feeling Gassy at NightApril 26th, 2021- Top 16 Doctors on Social Media, Who Practice Naturopathy and Functional MedicineDecember 26th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
External Links
- Appointments https://www.digestivemed.com/appointment-request/
- Personal website https://www.drvanessamendez.com/
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