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Vanessa M. Zayas-Colon, M.D.

Vanessa M. Zayas-Colon, M.D.

Imaging Sciences

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About Me

Dr. Zayas-Colon obtained her medical degree at the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, graduating in the top 10% of her class. She completed her Transitional Year Internship at San Juan City Hospital, in San Juan Puerto Rico. She then went on to complete residency in Diagnostic Radiology a...
Dr. Zayas-Colon obtained her medical degree at the University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, graduating in the top 10% of her class. She completed her Transitional Year Internship at San Juan City Hospital, in San Juan Puerto Rico. She then went on to complete residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Louisiana State University Medical Center, in New Orleans LA, one of the busiest Trauma Centers in the country. She completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University Of Rochester Medical Center and she holds a life time certification in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

As a specialist in Musculoskeletal Imaging, Dr. Zayas works closely with fellow clinicians to optimize treatment for their acute trauma patients as well as in the diagnosis and follow up of orthopaedic and rheumatologic conditions. She is a strong proponent of using imaging wisely and often uses her radiological skill to identify problems which will help to prevent, or early detect, chronic disease. With her experience in administration, resident and fellowship education, outpatient imaging, teleradiology, emergency and musculoskeletal Imaging, she brings a fresh and unique skill set to the imaging department and to the musculoskeletal section.

Languages

English, Spanish

Certified Specialties

Diagnostic Radiology - American Board of Radiology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Imaging Sciences (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Radiology, General, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2002

Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center. 1997 - 2001

Internship, Radiology, General, San Juan City Hospital (Puerto Rico). 1996 - 1997

Education

MD | University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Puerto Rico). 1996

Awards

ASER 2023 Meeting Top Eight Case of the Day. 2023 - 2023

ARRS 2022 Certificate of Merit for educational electronic exhibit abstract, E1487, entitled, "Ouch! Gout Makes Me Want to Shout!. 2022

Fellow of the American College of Radiology. 2021

ICARE Strong Star. 2020

ASER Case of the Day Top 10 score. 2020 - 2020

RSNA Certificate of Merit for the Finger: The Fair, The Bad & The Ugly. 2017

On-Time Doctor Award. 2014

Patients' Choice Award. 2014

RSNA Certificate of Merit for The Popliteal Fossa: Anatomy, Pathology, and Imaging Findings. 2005

ARRS Bronze Medal for Psoriasis: The Radiology and the Management -- 102nd Annual Meeting. 2002

ARRS Certificate of Honor for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Nontumoral Lesions of Muscles -- 102nd Annual Meeting. 2002

RSNA Certificate of Merit for Towards a Picturesque Speech Metaphors in Musculoskeletal Radiology -- 87th Scientific Assembly. 2001

AOA Honor Society Candidate. 1994

Beta Beta Beta (BBB) Biological Society. 1991 - 1992

National Dean's List. 1991 - 1992

Highest Point Average Award. 1990 - 1992

Pre-Medicine Circle. 1989 - 1992

Honor Program. 1989 - 1992

Dean's List. 1989 - 1992

Honor Tuition. 1989 - 1992

Publications

Journal Articles

Imaging of Patients Suspected of Superior Labral Anteroposterior Tear: A Cost-Effectiveness Study

Zayas-Colon, V.

AJR. 2022; .

The Evolving Roles of MRI and Ultrasound in First-Line Imaging of Rotator Cuff Injuries

Zayas-Colon, V.

AJR. 2021; .

Decreased Muscular Perfusion in Dermatomyositis: Initial Results Detected by Inflow-based Vascular-space-occupancy MR Imaging

Zayas-Colon, V.

AJR. 2021; .

Continuous Professional Improvement (CPI) Musculoskeletal Radiology Module 2021. Questions 14-16, #38-39.

Zayas-Colon, V.

American College of Radiology Press (ACR). 2021; : 22-24, 46-47, 92-97, 156-57.

Best Imaging Modality for Surveillance of Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty

Zayas-Colon, V.

AJR. 2021; .

Case 51.

Zayas, V.; Dieudonne, G.; Carmody, E.; Wang, X.; Monu, JUV.

J. Skeletal Radiology ISS Program and Case Presentation Supplement. 2017; 76.

Psoriatic Arthritis – A Radiographic Synopsis.

Zayas, V.M.; Monu, J.U.V.

Journal of Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology. 2008; 31(10): 1-6.

ACR Case in Point: Ulnar collateral ligament tear of the thumb with Stener's lesion.

Webber BJ, Zayas VM, Pal A, Cipolla D, Coopersmith H.

ACR On-line Journal. 2008; .

Surgical Rounds Anatomical Chart: Pectoral Muscles

Harper, A; Zayas-Colon, V.

Surgical Rounds. 2004; 27(1): 209-210.

Surgical Rounds Anatomical Chart: Humerus.

Scheuermann, C; Zayas-Colon, V.

Surgical Rounds. 2003; 26(12): 208-209.

Gout - The Radiology and the Clinical Manifestations.

Zayas, V; Calimano, M; Acosta, A; Pierre-Jerome, C; Monu, J.

Applied Radiology. 2001; 30(11): 15-24.

Surgical Rounds Surgical Anatomy Chart: Muscles of the forearm.

Zayas V; Chalpin D.

Surgical Rounds. 1999; 22(3): 121-122.

ACR Case in Point: Parosteal Osteosarcoma.

Rosella P; Zayas V.

American College of Radiology Online Journal. .

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