Biography

Dr. Vanessa Parada is from the wonderfully predominantly Hispanic populate border town, El Paso, Texas. However, she was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Parada is the oldest of 5 girls and most of her family lives in Austin, TX. She is the mother of a spunky 5-year-old who keeps her busy! Dr. Parada is fluent in English and Spanish. Spanish was her first language and did not learn English until she started grade school. She is a classically trained violinist and has been playing since she was 5 years old. In college, she played in the symphony and performed in an all-female mariachi group in Los Angeles. When not operating, Dr. Parada enjoys cooking and Pilates. Every once in awhile she will pick up her violin to play. Dr. Parada’s medical philosophy is to treat all patients as if they were a family member or one of her sisters. She believes in earning their trust and having a good relationship with her patients is incredibly important.

Highlights

Education & Training

2009 - 2011 Whittier College Undergraduate

2011 - 2015 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Medical School

2015 - 2021 Mayo Clinic Internship & Residency

2021 - 2024 HKB Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship

Board Certification(s)

American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

Location