Dr. Fernando Isaza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fernando Isaza, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care. He is board-certified in General Surgery and has a profound commitment to education and surgical innovation. His areas of interest encompass hernia surgery, gallbladder disease, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic-assisted surgery, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times through advanced techniques. Dr. Isaza completed his medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine and underwent residency training in General Surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He further pursued specialized fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care at Yale School of Medicine. He is fully dedicated to enhancing the future of surgery through teaching, research, and improving patient care.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.