Dr. Ruben Vasquez

Ruben Vasquez, MD is a urologist in Conway with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, urinary tract reconstruction, and the treatment of kidney and prostate disease. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology-Chemistry, cum laude, from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA, and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2020. Dr. Vasquez completed his residency in urology at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2025.

Based in Conway, he provides comprehensive care in all areas of urology. His clinical interests include robotic surgery, urologic oncology, urinary tract reconstruction, and management of complex stone disease.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vasquez has presented at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals such as Urology, Current Urology Reports, and Journal of Endourology.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biology-Chemistry, cum laude, Point Loma Nazarene University

RESIDENCY
Urologic Surgery Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Board Eligible, American Board of Urology

CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Urology
Urologic Surgery

SPECIAL INTERESTS
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Urologic Oncology
Urinary Tract Reconstruction
Kidney and Prostate Disease
Complex Stone Disease

AWARDS, PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH STUDIES
Vasquez, R., Burns, R., Risk, N., Hardesty, J., Mellon, M., Rivera, M. (2023). Stone and Culture Characteristics in Adults Undergoing Percutaneous Cystolithalopaxy with Augmented Bladders and Continent Urinary Reservoirs. AUA North Central Section, Scottsdale, AZ.

Shelton, T. M., Drake, C., Vasquez, R., & Rivera, M. (2023). Comparison of
Contemporary Surgical Outcomes Between Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate and Robotic-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy. Current urology reports, 24(5), 221–229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-023-01146-9

Burns, R., Hardesty, J., Schmidt, J., Risk, N., Vasquez, R., Soyster, M., Mellon, M., & Rivera, M. (2023). Percutaneous Cystolitholapaxy Is Safe and Effective in Adult Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction Utilizing Bowel. Urology, 178, 37–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2023.04.024

Tachibana, I., Vasquez, R., Mahmoud, M., Kern, S. Q., Patel, R. S., King, J., Adra, N., Boris, R. S., Cary, C., & Rice, K. R. (2022). Can Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND) be feasibly performed to prolong survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) with limited lymph node involvement? An Analysis of Recurrence Patterns. Urologic Oncology, 40(11), 495.e11–495.e17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.08.006

Vasquez, R., Kern, S., Calaway, A., Sundaram, C., Boris, R. (2021). Morbidity After
Robotic vs Open Radical Nephrectomy for Treatment of RCC in Obese Patients. AUA North Central Section, Chicago, IL.

Farrow, J. M., Vasquez, R., Jr, Zappia, J. L., Sundaram, A. C., Sharfuddin, A. A.,
Powelson, J. A., Goggins, W. C., & Sundaram, C. P. (2021). Procedure: Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy. Journal of endourology, 35(S2), S75–S82. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2021.0227

Vasquez, R., Jr., Krbanjevic, A., Southern, D., Spandau, D. (2017). Silencing of IGF-1 expression in senescent fibroblasts is regulated by FOXM1. IMPRS, Indianapolis, IN.

CURRENT AND PAST POSITIONS
Atlantic Urology Clinics – Urologic Surgeon, Conway, SC

BEYOND THE WHITE COAT
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Vasquez enjoys playing guitar, sailing, scuba diving, and salsa dancing. He has performed as an amateur salsa dancer at the Los Angeles Salsa Congress and even spent a summer in Colombia scuba diving and training in salsa. Whether on the water, under the sea, or on the dance floor, he brings the same energy and passion that he does to his medical practice.