About me
Angelis M. Vazquez Perez, MD, is a board-certified breast surgical oncologist and general surgeon at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health at Lafayette Medical Centre. She specializes in treating breast cancer, benign breast disease, and high-risk cancer patients.
Dr. Vazquez performs various procedures, including nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomy, direct-to-implant surgeries with the plastics team, targeted lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and axillary lymph node dissections. Dedicated to staying abreast of new advances and techniques, she actively promotes new opportunities and enrolls patients in trials when appropriate.
Dr. Vazquez’s clinical interests focus on high-risk populations for breast cancer. She is firmly committed to raising awareness, particularly in underserved communities. In collaboration with plastic surgeons, Dr. Vazquez also ensures her patients are well-informed and prepared for what to expect in their appearance following surgery. Passionate about improving health and cosmetic outcomes, she performs hidden-scar surgery to help patients look and feel their best after treatment. Some newer techniques she practices include nipple re-sensation technique and lymphovenous bypass in conjunction with plastic surgery.
Dr. Vazquez earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She then completed a general surgery residency program at the Louisiana State University, followed by a breast surgical oncology fellowship at MedStar Health Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center.
Recognized for her professionalism, humanism, and innovation, Dr. Vazquez is a robotics-certified surgeon, an LSU Resident Research Awards recipient, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She also belongs to the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Vazquez is a native Spanish speaker. She loves cooking, traveling, and spending time with her adopted dog, Coco.
Philosophy of Care
“Taking care of women and their health is my passion. I recognize that many of my patients feel vulnerable, and I strive to provide a safe place for women to feel comfortable talking about their needs and where we work together on personalized solutions.
“As a Latina from Puerto Rico, I feel a special connection to the Spanish-speaking community and am inspired to help Hispanic women from all over the world.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Breast Lump
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Absent Breast Tissue
- Areola Deformity
- Asymmetric Breasts
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
- Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)
- Axillary Web Syndrome
- Benign Breast Tumor
- Brca1 And Brca2 Genetic Mutation
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Calcifications
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Breast Cysts
- Breast Deformity
- Breast Density
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Breast Lymphedema
- Breast Sarcoma
- Breast Skin Irritation
- Breast Tenderness
- Breastfeeding
- Capsular Contracture
- Circulatory System Complications
- Congenital Breast Deformities
- Congenital Malformations Of Breast
- Deformed Breast
- Dense Breast Tissue
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Ductal Ectasia
- Enlarged Breast Lymph Nodes
- Estrogen Receptor Status
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fibroadenoma
- Fibroadenoma Of Breast
- Genetic Predisposition To Breast Cancer
- Hematoma
- Infections Of Breast Associated With Pregnancy And Lactation
- Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)
- Male Breast Enlargement (GYNECOMASTIA)
- Microcalcifications
- Nerve Damage After Breast Surgery
- Nipple Discharge
- Nipple Inversion
- Phyllodes Tumors
- Poland Syndrome
- Ptotic Breasts
- Radiation Therapy Complications
- Scar Tissue In Breast
- Seroma
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes Due To Nonionizing Radiation
- Unusual Breast Changes
Procedures I perform
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Capsular Contracture Treatment
- Capsulectomy
- Cosmetic Breast Surgery
- Ductography
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- Gynecomastia Surgery
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Lesion Excision
- Lumpectomy
- Lumpectomy With Radiation
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Removal
- Lymph Node Transfer
- Male Breast Reduction
- Mastectomy
- Mastopexy
- Microdochectomy
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Nipple Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple Exploration
- Nipple Reduction
- Nipple-Areola Reconstruction
- Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
- Radiation Therapy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Simple Mastectomy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander Placement
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Center Washington, DC, 20007
202-295-0560Fax 877-376-2420
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-POS
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HighMark
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice POS
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- POS OA
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- OA Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA EPO
- First Health PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Network OA
- TRICARE East Select
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Choice POS II
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Navigate
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- First Health PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Optimum Choice
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-HMO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Beech Street PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (2025)
Residency: Louisiana State University-New Orleans GME (2024)
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (2019)