Undergrad Institution; Degree and Major:
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
Medical School:
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
In practice since:
2012
Your Specialty:
Neurosurgery
Where and for how many years did you train AFTER medical school:
- Johns Hopkins:
- Neuroscience - 4 years
- Neurosurgery Residency - 7 years
- University of Miami:
- Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery – 1 year
How did you choose your specialty?
- I had a passion for neuroscience,
- Enjoyed the complexity and high-risk with high-impact of neurosurgical procedures and the
- Ability to help critically ill patients.
What do you like MOST, and like LEAST, about your specialty?
- MOST: When a surgery finishes with a great outcome and a good prognosis
- LEAST: Worst diagnosis (GBM) affects the nicest patients
In your opinion, what attributes are important in anyone choosing this specialty?
- Focus
- Determination
- Endurance
- Passion
- Excellence
Hobbies/special interests:
- Tennis
- Soccer