Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in Sports Medicine, Shoulder, 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 Profile

I have worked at some of the best Private and Public Hospitals in Spain and Europe


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

Perfil Doctor Christian Wilches, Cirujano Ortopédico y Traumatólogo, Médico Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)

Medellín, Colombia

2001-2008

Perfil Doctor Christian Wilches, Cirujano Ortopédico y Traumatólogo, Internado Jackson Memorial Hospital Health System

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Jackson Health Systems

2007-2008

Perfil Doctor Christian Wilches, Cirujano Ortopédico y Traumatólogo, Médico Interno Residente MIR Hospital General d'Igualada

“Médico Interno Residente”, Orthopedic Surgery

Hospital General d’Igualada – Consorci General de l’Anoia.

2010-2015

*Through Official Medical Title “M.I.R”.

  • Plastic Surgery: Hospital Vall d’Hebron. Barcelona.
  • Orthopedic Oncology: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery: Hospital Sant Joan de Deu. Barcelona.
  • Infectuous Pathologies in Orthopedic Surgery: Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge. Hospitalet de Llobregat.
  • Upper limb Surgery: 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

  • Arthroscopy tutor. II Knee Arthroscopy Practical Course for 5th-year Residents, SEROD, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Barcelona 2019.

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