Raphael Blochle, MD, FACS
I hold certifications from the American Board of Surgery for both general and vascular surgery, and am certified for Basic Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Physician Vascular Interpretation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, and Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider.
My expertise includes diagnostic medical sonography, cardiac life support and trauma life support, and I am committed to delivering comprehensive and high-quality vascular care.
In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University at Buffalo, and my research interests include the use of machine perfusion in organ preservation. I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and German.
Education & Training
- MBA, business administration, University at Buffalo (2022)
- Fellowship, Vascular Surgery, University at Buffalo (2010)
- Residency, General Surgery, University at Buffalo (2008)
- MD, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (2003)
Certifications
- Board Certification, American Board of Surgery Certification, New York State
Employment
- Staff Member, Vascular Surgery, Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital (2023-present)
- Director Clinical Operations, Vascular Surgery Division, UBMD Surgery (2022-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, State University of NY at Buffalo (2016-present)
- Attending Staff Vascular and Trauma Surgeon, Surgery, University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc @ECMC (2010-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgery, State University of NY at Buffalo (2010-present)
- Medical Director, Surgery, ECMC Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine (2012–2015)
- General Practitioner – Intensive Care Unit, Hospital del Carmen (2003)
- General Practitioner, Village Clinic (2002–2003)
- Physician Intern, Hospital Regional Puerto Vallarta (2001–2002)