Ricardo J Vasquez-Duarte MD (He/Him)

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

9400 SW 137th AveMiami, FL 33186
Phone+1 305-677-3541
Fax+1 888-929-8436

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Summary

Dr. Ricardo Vasquez-Duarte is a healthcare professional based in Miami, FL, specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in non-surgical Sports Medicine. He completed his medical education and training at prestigious institutions, including the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and Atlantic Health System/Morristown Medical Center. Since 2011, he has held multiple positions, including Medical Director at South Florida Physiatry and MD at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. Dr. Vasquez-Duarte has expertise in treating back pain and performing musculoskeletal ultrasound and joint injections. His research includes articles on ultrasound-guided joint injections, and he has been recognized with several honors, including the Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Miami and Meaningful Use Stage Certifications from Epic Systems Corporation.

Education & Training

Atlantic HealthFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2010 - 2011
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007 - 2010
San Juan City HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 2006
Universidad de Puerto Rico- Recinto de MayagüezB.S., Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1998 - 2002

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2011 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2010 - 2011
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
ARDMSRMSK

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016
Senior Leadership Scouting report recognition by Dean Pascal Goldschmidt, MD University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Accuracy of ultrasound-guided versus palpation-based carpometacarpal joint injections: A randomized pilot study in cadavers.
Armen Derian, Julia Amundson, Karl R. Abi-Aad, Ricardo Vasquez-Duarte, Douglas Johnson-Greene
Ultrasound. 2018-07-25
Poster 159 Assessing the Accuracy of Ultrasound Guided Carpometacarpal Joint Injections: A Cadaver Study.
Armen Derian, Ricardo J. Vasquez-Duarte, Julia Amundson, Douglas Johnson-Greene
PM & R. 2016-09-01

Books/Book Chapters

Atlas of Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal Injections
Chapter: Second dorsal compartment of wrist injection
Page 135 - 137Cohen J and Vasquez-Duarte REditors: Malanga G and Mautner K.McGraw-Hill, New York, NY2014
Atlas of Ultrasound-guided Musculoskeletal Injections
Chapter: First extensor compartment Injection: Abductor Pollicis Longus and Extensor Pollicis Brevis
Page 131 - 134Cohen J and Vasquez-Duarte REditors: Malanga G and Mautner K.McGraw-Hill, New York, NY2014
ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Chapter: Cervical Spine
Page 292 - 296Malanga GA, Hyman GS, Bowen JE and Vasquez-Duarte RJEditors: O’Connor, FG.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins2012

Abstracts/Posters

Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Carpometacarpal Joint Injections
Derian A , Vasquez-Duarte R, Johnson-Greene D, AAP Annual Assembly, The Delano Hotel and Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2017
A conclusive methodologic approach to ultrasound evaluation of the piriformis: a pilot study
Rothenberg J, Naqvi U, Page C, Vasquez-Duarte R, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1/1/2016
RJ Horner’s Syndrome secondary to a T1 radiculopathy: A Case Report
Esposito, A., Vasquez-Duarte, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, 1/13/2014

Lectures

A conclusive methodologic approach to ultrasound evaluation of the piriformis: a pilot study
1/1/2016
Stems cells in Sports Medicine
1/1/2015
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- Diagnostic and interventional use in orthopedic practice
Miami, FL - 1/1/2015