Baxter Health recently announced the addition of general surgeon Isabella Guajardo, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Guajardo also joined the practice at Ozark Surgical Group. She recently completed a general surgery residency at the University of California San Diego Department of Surgery, where she has been recognized with multiple awards, including for teaching, consulting and robotics skills.
Dr. Guajardo attended the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Prior to her medical degree, she performed research and completed a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, did research at the University of California San Francisco and graduated from the University of San Diego with dual degrees in music and history along with receiving a minor in architecture.
Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health, says “We are thrilled to have Dr. Guajardo join our team of surgeons at Baxter Health. Her extensive background in general surgery and dedication to high-quality patient care will be invaluable assets to the team.”
In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Guajardo enjoys fishing, riding horses, scuba diving, painting and playing piano. She is excited to be in Arkansas, as her husband is from the Searcy area.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 870-425-9120 or visit ozarksurgicalgroup.com.
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