Richard Vazquez M.D., Facs

Richard Vazquez MD FACS serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer of SafeStart Medical Inc. since September 2014, where innovative web-based surgical safety software enhances patient engagement and safety during surgeries. Additionally, Richard Vazquez holds advisory board positions at several organizations, including Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Capital, TapCloud LLC, Valhalla Healthcare, and Xuron, focusing on leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. A member of multiple professional societies, including the American Society of Hospital Risk Managers and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Richard Vazquez actively contributes to enhancing surgical safety and quality assurance in healthcare. Education includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and a General Surgery Residency from Rush Medical College.