CURRICULUM VITAE
SPECIALTY:
Orthopedic Surgeon
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Medical Surgeon
- Recognition by the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (U.A.G.)
- Recognition by the University of Costa Rica
- Recognition by the Association of Medical Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica
- U.C.A.F. and F.I.F.A.
- Continuing Education in Sports Medicine
- 1992 Mexico Hospital
- Continuing Education Knee Arthroscopy
SURGICAL EXPERIENCE:
- Ample experience in Orthopaedics and
Traumatology in adults and children
- Experience in Medical Sports as
physician of different teams and sport disciplines
Medical Professor:
- Medical professor at the University of Costa Rica
- Medical professor
at the U.A.C.A., Orthopaedic and Traumatology courses for more than 12
years.
- Invitation to teach on sports orthopaedics and medicine at
different institutions (Red Cross, Association of National Games,
U.A.C.A., ect.)
- Founder and responsible for “The Clinic for early
detection and timely treatment of congenital thigh luxation” (Max
Peralta Hospital in Cartago)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- 1977-1980, Traumatology and Orthopaedics, University of Costa Rica
- 1955-1966, Orthopaedic Pediatrician, Center for Research in Health and Social Security (CENDEISS)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Monseñor Sanabria Hospital (Puntarenas 1975)
- Dr. Angel Leaño Hospital (Guadalajara 1976)
- México Hospital (San José) 1977-1980)
- Tony Facio Hospital (Limón 1981-1987)
- Max Peralta Hospital (Cartago 1988-1995/ 1997-2000)
- National Children´s Hospital (1995-1996)
- National Insurance Institute (Limón 1981-1983)
- Clínica Bíblica Hospital (San José 1995-1999)
Through Hospital Clinica Biblica Dr. Roberto Blandón often assists the orthopedic medical tourism patients with their needs. He understands the medical travel needs of his international patients.