Doctor Christian Wilches
Orthopedic Surgeon in South Tenerife
Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement
Professional Profile
After finishing my medical studies at the Pontifical University in Medellín, Colombia, I continued my internship at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital in the United States.
I then moved to Spain, where I successfully completed my five-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery through the official “MIR” program, at Barcelona’s Consorci Sanitari de l’Anoia.
Besides that, I went through various external services in renowned hospitals, as well as specific training courses, both practical and surgical.
My mission: helping my patients recover their active lifestyle
Professional career
I have worked at some of the best Private and Public Hospitals in Spain and Europe
Hospiten Sur & Bellevue
2020-2026
Consulting Orthopedic Surgeon
Quirónsalud
Barcelona
2015-2020
Consulting Orthopedic Surgeon
Nuestra Señora de Meritxell
2018-2020
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
Hospital del Mar
Salut Mar
2016-2018
Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
Hospital d’Igualada
CSA
2015-2019
Consulting Orthopedic Surgeon
In the following sections, you will find detailed information about my studies, leading to becoming a certified Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, as well as my research papers and publications.
Medical Studies
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
Medellín, Colombia
2001-2008
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Jackson Health Systems
2007-2008
Médico Interno Residente, Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología
Hospital General d’Igualada – Consorci General de l’Anoia.
2010-2015
*vía formación sanitaria especailizada oficial M.I.R.
- Cirugía plástica reparadora: Hospital Vall d’Hebron. Barcelona.
- Oncología Ortopédica: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
- Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología infantil: Hospital Sant Joan de Deu. Barcelona.
- Patología Séptica en Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología: Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Hospitalet de Llobregat.
- Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología del miembro superior: Hospital Parc Salut Mar. Barcelona.
Courses and Training
- Basic principles of fracture management: AO foundation, Barcelona 2011
- Advanced Principles of fracture management: AO foudation, Krakovia, Polonia 2013
- Masters in treatment of fractures of the upper extremity: AO foundation, Kracovia, Polonia 2013
- Curso básico práctico de artroscopia para residentes: SEROD AEA. 2014
- Curso práctico de abordajes en cadera primaria y revisión: SECCA 2013
- Curso práctico de vías de abordaje en miembro superior: SECOT UAB. 2015
- Curso práctico de artroscopia de rodilla para residentes: AEA Hospital Clinic. 2012
- Patología articular no traumática.
- Patología del raquis.
- Curso de revisión de ortopedia y tramatología infantil.
- Curso de revisión para residentes de último año.
Teaching Activity
- Tutor de artroscopia. II Curso Práctico de Artroscopia de Rodilla para residentes de 5º año, SEROD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Barcelona 2019.
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