{"id":23233,"date":"2025-11-18T18:42:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=23233"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:43:22","slug":"general-surgeon-dr-vaca-welcomed-to-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/23233-general-surgeon-dr-vaca-welcomed-to-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Multi-Lingual General Surgeon Dr. Vaca Welcomed To Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Eduardo Vaca, MD, a board-certified general surgeon (ABS) to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care \u2013 Effingham at 900 W. 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B, Suite 2500, Effingham.\u00a0 Dr. Vaca specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.\u00a0 \u00a0He focuses on clear communication and individualized treatment.\u00a0 Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Vaca is committed to serving diverse communities and ensuring that each patient feels heard and supported throughout their care journey.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Vaca earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, where he was recognized for academic excellence and leadership.\u00a0 He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, where he served as chief resident.\u00a0 During his general surgery residency, he earned multiple awards for his clinical skill, technical ability, and commitment to patient care.\u00a0 He then pursued an advanced fellowship in gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, further expanding his expertise in laparoscopic and robotic techniques.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vaca, visit hshs.org or call 217-540-2350.\u00a0 New HSHS Medical Group patients may call the HSHS Medical Group Patient Advocate at 844-520-8897 to help set up their first appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Eduardo Vaca, MD, a board-certified general surgeon (ABS) to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care \u2013 Effingham at 900 W. 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