Hector A. Vargas Soto
Orthopedist
770 Hostos Ave 103 Mayaguez Puerto Rico, 00682About
Continue to develop my spine surgery practice necessary to excel as a community spine orthopaedic surgeon. Promote the essential interpersonal skills indispensable to work as part of a well-prepared team dedicated to improving the quality of life in all my patients. Additionally, be an instructor for surgeons to develop all their professionals’ skills and give my experience to improve the operation procedures.
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Education and Training
Ponce School of Medicine
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2009
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- U.S. Patent 8,834,541 for a cervical device, 2014
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow 2011
- U.S. Medical Licensure Examinations, Steps 1, 2 and 3
- Alpha Omega Alpha nominee, Ponce School of Medicine, Spring 2000
- Academic Achievement Award in Pathology course, Ponce School of Medicine, 1999
- Dean's List at Ponce School of Medicine, Academic Year 1997-1998
- Dean's List at the University of Central Florida, 1994-1997
- Freshman Academic Excellence Award at UCF, 1993
Treatments
- Spine Orthopaedic Surgeon
Fellowships
- Twin Cities Spine Center
Professional Society Memberships
- International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Eastern Orthopaedic Association, National Geographic Society, North American Spine Society (NASS), Sociedad Puertorriquea de Ortopedia y Traumatologa (SPOT), Colegio de Mdicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, Einstein/Montefiore Orthopaedic Alumni Foundation, American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Articles and Publications
Salvage procedures for pseudoarthrosis after TLIF:ALIF vs APF. A clinical and radiological outcome study
What do you attribute your success to?
Giving my patient the quality of life that they deserves
Teaching and speaking
Consultant and Professor of Spine Surgery for US and International Surgeons for
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercising, cooking and reading
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