Benjamin Vazquez, M.D.

  • Assistant Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Vazquez is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical dermatology with a special interest in hair disorders. As an Assistant Professor, he is actively engaged in educating medical students and dermatology trainees.

Dr. Vazquez obtained his medical degree from University of Washington, where he received numerous scholarships, awards, and recognitions including the Odland Scholars Award from the Division of Dermatology. He went on to intern in Preliminary Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center and completed his residency in dermatology with a research track at Mayo Clinic. During residency, he was honored with the Mayo Clinic Fellows’ Association Humanitarian Award for his outreach and volunteer work.  

In his free time, Dr. Vazquez enjoys traveling, hiking, weightlifting, movies, horseback riding and volunteering.  He has served on the board for the HIV Alliance and is the past president of Lane County Medical Society (2023).

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2007, University of Washington
  • Internship

    • Preliminary Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center
  • Residency

    • Dermatology, Research Track, Mayo Clinic

Honors and awards

  • 2014: University of Washington Multicultural Alumni Partnership Distinguished Alumnus Award
  • 2012: Mayo Clinic Fellows’ Association Humanitarian Award
  • 2005 – 2007: Odland Scholars Award (UW Division of Dermatology)

Publications

Publications