Rachel Tay, MD, FACS

Education:

• BS in biology, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Mich.
• MD degree, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Va.

Residency:

Baylor University Medical Center

Certification:

• Board certified in general surgery, American Board of Surgery
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Memberships:

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

Awards/Special Recognition:

• Chief Resident of the Year, 2014
• Trauma and Acute Care Chief Resident of the Year, 2014

Outside interests:

Dr. Tay and her husband have two little girls. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, painting, and anything outdoors with her family.

Why did you choose to become a surgeon?

I love doing things with my hands. As a kid, I enjoyed doing home improvement projects with my dad, and as a young adult, I became interested in painting. Surgery to me is just as fun, plus I get to improve people’s lives.

What’s special about Specialists in General Surgery?

The dynamic within the group is excellent. Everyone works hard and gets along well because we are all here for the same purpose – to help patients and to provide excellent care.