Veterinary physician with extensive experience in veterinary cardiology, exclusively dedicated to this specialty since 2007. Advanced training in small animal cardiology with a strong background in hemodynamics, cardiac surgery, and interventional techniques. Pioneer in Latin America in procedures such as pacemaker implantation, interventional catheterization, and open-heart surgery with extracorporeal circulation.

Education

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Universidad Santo Tomás (2000)
• Master’s Degree in Small Animal Cardiology – Universidad TECH Spain (2021-2022)
• Diploma in Congenital Pathologies in Small Animals – Universidad TECH Spain (2024)

Additional Training

• Advanced Training Program in Small Animal Cardiology – Universidad Mayor, Santiago (2001-2002)
• Postgraduate Course in Cardiology “Cardiovascular Emergencies: Update” – Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (2004)
• Annual Echocardiography Courses – Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (2005-2009, 2011)
• Modular Training Program in Cardiology (Years 2 and 3) – Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (2009-2010)
• Participation in hemodynamics, cardiology, and endovascular surgery conferences (SOCHICAR, SOLACI)

Clinical and Teaching Experience

• Exclusively dedicated to veterinary cardiology since 2007, providing services to major clinics in the Metropolitan Region
• Cardiology specialist at RAV Bilbao since 2010
• Intern and collaborator in Hemodynamics Laboratory – Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna Children’s Hospital (2008-2018)
• Intern in cardiac surgery program – Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna Children’s Hospital (2019-2023)

Publications and Conferences

• Pioneer in Latin America in pacemaker implantation and interventional catheterization
• Experience in open-heart surgery with extracorporeal circulation (ECC)
• Involvement in development of mitral valve repair techniques