Dr. Tito Vasquez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tito Vasquez, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in aesthetic surgery and cancer trauma reconstruction. Dr. Vasquez completed residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery, followed by a fellowship in orthopedic hand and upper extremity. He served as a U.S. Navy Battalion Surgeon and has held various leadership roles, including Past President of the Medical Staff at Bridgeport Hospital. His commitment to community health has earned him multiple recognitions, including appointments as Teacher of the Year in 2024. Dr. Vasquez is known for his compassionate approach to patient care, focusing on individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique goals and needs. He is actively engaged in professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, contributing to local and national committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-07-18 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, United States

Active member of the Plastic Surgery division, leading in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Awards

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Teacher of the Year

2024-07-18
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Top Doctor

2023-05-15

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.