Dr. Rafael Azuaje, MD
Dr. Rafael Azuaje, MD is a general surgeon in Aventura, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Centroccidental Venezuela in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2999 NE 191st St Ste 340 Aventura, FL 33180Make an Appointment
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Our practice uses the newest techniques and materials in hernia surgery and a patient specific approach based on our extensive experience of over 1500 hernias repaired.biography
Dr. Azuaje earned his medical degree at The Universidad Centroccidental in Venezuela in 1995. His post-graduate training included a residency in General Surgery at Indiana University where he was a Chief Resident, and a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic,...read moreGeneral Surgery
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University Of Miami
Fellowship Hospital, 2005Indiana University School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2004Indiana University School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1999Universidad Centroccidental Venezuela
Medical School, 1995
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Awarded with the distinction Cum Laude for high academic achievement during the Medical Career, 12/1995
America College of Surgeons Indiana Chapter: Leonard A. Ensminger Award, 02-2002
Golden Sigmoidoscope Award. Most Improved Surgical Intern. Indiana University, 06-1999
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- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 32
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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