Dr. Hector A Vargas-soto M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
Ave Hostos # 770 Mayaguez PR, 00682About
Dr. Hector Vargas-soto is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Mayaguez, PR. Dr. Vargas-soto specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Vargas-soto tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Provider Details
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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