Hector A. Vargas Soto, Orthopedist
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Hector A. Vargas Soto

Orthopedist

770 Hostos Ave 103 Mayaguez Puerto Rico, 00682

About

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.

 

Education and Training

Ponce School of Medicine

Board Certification

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2009

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Spine Surgery

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

Hector A. Vargas Soto's Practice location

770 Hostos Ave 103 -
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00682
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