CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSVanessa M. Zayas-Colon, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-1381Fax: (585) 273-1033A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 648Rochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences - Department of Imaging Sciences (SMD) Patient Care SettingImaging SciencesBiographyProfessional BackgroundDr. 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.CredentialsEducation1996MD | University of Puerto Rico School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2001 - 06/30/2002Fellowship in Radiology at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/1997 - 06/30/2001Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at LSU Medical Center070/1/1996 - 06/30/1997Internship in Radiology at San Juan City HospitalVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2020ICARE Strong Star2017RSNA Certificate of Merit for the Finger: The Fair, The Bad & The UglySponsor: RSNA Annual MeetingLocation: Chicago, IL2014On-Time Doctor AwardSponsor: Vitals.com2014Patients' Choice AwardSponsor: Vitals.com2005RSNA Certificate of Merit for The Popliteal Fossa: Anatomy, Pathology, and Imaging FindingsSponsor: RSNA Annual MeetingLocation: Chicago, IL2002ARRS Bronze Medal for Psoriasis: The Radiology and the Management -- 102nd Annual MeetingSponsor: American Roentgen Ray SocietyLocation: Atlanta, GA2002ARRS Certificate of Honor for Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Nontumoral Lesions of Muscles -- 102nd Annual MeetingSponsor: American Roentgen Ray SocietyLocation: Atlanta, GA2001RSNA Certificate of Merit for Towards a Picturesque Speech Metaphors in Musculoskeletal Radiology -- 87th Scientific AssemblySponsor: Radiologic Society of North AmericaLocation: Chicago, IL1994AOA Honor Society CandidateSponsor: University of Puerto RicoLocation: Puerto Rico1991 - 1992Beta Beta Beta (BBB) Biological SocietySponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1991 - 1992National Dean's ListSponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1990 - 1992Highest Point Average AwardSponsor: College of Science - Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1989 - 1992Pre-Medicine CircleSponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1989 - 1992Honor ProgramSponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1989 - 1992Dean's ListSponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto Rico1989 - 1992Honor TuitionSponsor: Pontifical Catholic UniversityLocation: Puerto RicoVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles8/2017Zayas, V.; Dieudonne, G.; Carmody, E.; Wang, X.; Monu, JUV. "Case 51." J. Skeletal Radiology ISS Program and Case Presentation Supplement. 2017; 76.5/2008Zayas, V.M.; Monu, J.U.V. "Psoriatic Arthritis – A Radiographic Synopsis." Journal of Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology. 2008; 31(10): 1-6.2008Webber BJ, Zayas VM, Pal A, Cipolla D, Coopersmith H. "ACR Case in Point: Ulnar collateral ligament tear of the thumb with Stener's lesion." ACR On-line Journal. 2008; .VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Vanessa M. Zayas-Colon, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. 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