Biographical summary
Dr. Vanessa Marin Collazo is a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system.
Her areas of expertise include multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, transverse myelitis, neurosarcoidosis and optic neuritis.
Dr. Marin Collazo has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory and demyelinating diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.
She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary specialists to develop individualized treatment plans that reduce disease activity, preserve neurologic function and optimize long-term quality of life. She also performs botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to treat spasticity, helping patients improve mobility, comfort and daily function.
Dr. Marin Collazo is dedicated to advancing the care of patients with multiple sclerosis and related disorders through the integration of emerging therapies and evolving treatment approaches. Her practice is grounded in multidisciplinary collaboration, thoughtful communication and shared decision-making.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, biking, cooking, spending time with her family and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
- Central nervous system demyelinating diseases
- Transverse myelitis
- Optic neuritis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
ResidentDepartment of Neurology, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Preliminary Resident - Internal Medicine, Preliminary ResidentMayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine
- 2012
Doctorate of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Magna Cum LaudeUniversidad Central Del Caribe
- 2005
BS - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Magna Cum LaudeUniversity of Puerto Rico
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2017
Educational Grant AwardAmericas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
- 2016
Master Multiple Sclerosis Fellow30th Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Annual Meeting
- 2016
Neurology on the Hill AwardEducation Excellence Symposium
- 2016
Scientific Program Grant AwardEuropean Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis
- 2016
Top Rated Poster Quality Improvement Project Mayo Clinic Quality Conference, Mayo Clinic Quality Academy
- 2014
Mayo Clinic Above and Beyond Patient CareMayo Clinic in Florida
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
AdvisorTG Pharmaceutical Company
- 2024 - present
AdvisorTG Pharmaceutical Company
- 2024 - present
MemberAmerican Headache Society
- 2023 - present
Clerkship DirectorDepartment of Neurology
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic in Florida Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics Committee
- 2023 - present
Advisory Board MemberGenentech, Inc.
- 2023 - present
Advisory BoardHorizons/Amgen Pharmaceutical Company
- 2022 - present
Advisory Board MemberHorizon
- 2021 - present
Advisory Board MemberGenentech, Inc.
- 2019
Development Work Group MemberMS Measure, American Academy of Neurology
- 2018 - present
PartnerNational Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 2017
MentorNorth Florida Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 2016 - present
MemberConsortium Multiple Sclerosis Center
- 2016
AdvocateNeurology on the Hill, American Academy of Neurology
- 2014 - 2015
Journal Club CoordinatorResident Journal Club, Department of Neurology
- 2013 - 2016
Resident RepresentativeNeurology Residency Curriculum Committee
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
Publications