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Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Manitoba

1989, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Medical School

University of Manitoba

1993, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Residency

General Surgery

McMaster University

1999, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Residency

Thoracic Surgery

Université de Montréal

2001, Montréal , Québec, Canada

Residency

University of Manitoba

2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Fellowship

Advanced Adult Cardiovascular Surgery

Mayo Clinic

2006, Rochester, NY

Fellowship

Cardiac Transplantation and Assist Devices

Cleveland Clinic

2007, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship

Congenital Heart Surgery

University of Alberta

2008, Edmonton Alberta, Canada

Fellowship

Congenital Heart Surgery

Boston Children's Hospital

2013, Boston, MA

Spanish | Publications

  1. Primary repair versus pulmonary artery banding in complete atrioventricular canal defects in the modern surgical era. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Mar 05. View Primary repair versus pulmonary artery banding in complete atrioventricular canal defects in the modern surgical era. Abstract

  2. Repeat Repair After Translocation of an Anomalous Left Coronary Artery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 08; 118(2):506-509. View Repeat Repair After Translocation of an Anomalous Left Coronary Artery. Abstract

  3. Postoperative Troponin Levels in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With and Without Coronary Intervention. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Jan; 45(1):184-195. View Postoperative Troponin Levels in Children Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With and Without Coronary Intervention. Abstract

  4. Histopathology of resected tissue from repair of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: Potential mechanism of coronary artery compression. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:412-423. View Histopathology of resected tissue from repair of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: Potential mechanism of coronary artery compression. Abstract

  5. Trends in surgical management of anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery over 2 decades. JTCVS Open. 2023 Dec; 16:757-770. View Trends in surgical management of anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery over 2 decades. Abstract

  6. The Yasui operation: A single institutional experience over 30 years. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:361-367. View The Yasui operation: A single institutional experience over 30 years. Abstract

  7. Predictors of anesthesia ready time: Analysis and benchmark data. JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep; 15:446-453. View Predictors of anesthesia ready time: Analysis and benchmark data. Abstract

  8. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA): Which measurements are accurate and reliable? J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2023 Mar-Apr; 17(2):130-137. View Computed tomography angiography (CTA) of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA): Which measurements are accurate and reliable? Abstract

  9. Patch augmentation of small ascending aorta during stage I procedure reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 18; 61(3):555-561. View Patch augmentation of small ascending aorta during stage I procedure reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality. Abstract

  10. Hybrid Left Heart Bypass Circuit for Repair of the Descending Aorta in an 8-kg Williams Syndrome Patient. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2021 Sep; 53(3):186-192. View Hybrid Left Heart Bypass Circuit for Repair of the Descending Aorta in an 8-kg Williams Syndrome Patient. Abstract

  11. Repair of Anomalous Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery Using a Dacron Interposition Bypass Graft. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2021 09; 12(5):679-681. View Repair of Anomalous Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Arising From the Pulmonary Artery Using a Dacron Interposition Bypass Graft. Abstract

  12. Relationship of Preoperative Thyroid Dysfunction to Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 04 23; 106(5):e2129-e2136. View Relationship of Preoperative Thyroid Dysfunction to Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  13. The Use of Regional Catheters in Children Undergoing Repair of Aortic Coarctation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 12; 35(12):3694-3699. View The Use of Regional Catheters in Children Undergoing Repair of Aortic Coarctation. Abstract

  14. Surgical Repair of Congenital Atresia of the Left Coronary Ostium. JACC Case Rep. 2021 Feb; 3(2):198-201. View Surgical Repair of Congenital Atresia of the Left Coronary Ostium. Abstract

  15. Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 10; 112(4):1290-1297. View Technical Performance Score: A Predictor of Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Abstract

  16. Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Repair of Anomalous Coronary From Pulmonary Artery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 09; 108(3):785-791. View Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes After Repair of Anomalous Coronary From Pulmonary Artery. Abstract

  17. Complications of Transthoracic Intracardiac and Central Venous Lines in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Apr; 40(4):733-737. View Complications of Transthoracic Intracardiac and Central Venous Lines in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  18. The Use of Non-ionic Contrast Agent for Lymphangiography and Embolization of the Thoracic Duct. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2019 Mar; 42(3):481-483. View The Use of Non-ionic Contrast Agent for Lymphangiography and Embolization of the Thoracic Duct. Abstract

  19. Impact of a Composite Valved RV-PA Graft After Stage 1 Palliation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 11; 106(5):1452-1459. View Impact of a Composite Valved RV-PA Graft After Stage 1 Palliation. Abstract

  20. Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2017 Jun 01; 6(2):202-204. View Clinical Utility of Preimplantation Homograft Cultures in Patients Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

  21. Twenty Years of Anesthetic and Perioperative Management of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2017 Jun; 31(3):918-921. View Twenty Years of Anesthetic and Perioperative Management of Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot With Absent Pulmonary Valve. Abstract

  22. Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor-Based Vasodilation Improves Oxygen Delivery and Clinical Outcomes Following Stage 1 Palliation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 11 02; 5(11). View Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor-Based Vasodilation Improves Oxygen Delivery and Clinical Outcomes Following Stage 1 Palliation. Abstract

  23. Direct heart shunt placement for CSF diversion: technical note. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2016 Dec; 25(6):663-666. View Direct heart shunt placement for CSF diversion: technical note. Abstract

  24. What can we learn from a case report? It's not always about the Swiss cheese. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Jul; 152(1):e27-8. View What can we learn from a case report? It's not always about the Swiss cheese. Abstract

  25. Expandable Valve for Pediatric Application Constructed From Human Venous Valved Conduit Within a Stent. Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec; 100(6):2320-4. View Expandable Valve for Pediatric Application Constructed From Human Venous Valved Conduit Within a Stent. Abstract

  26. Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Berry Syndrome, a Rare Conotruncal Anatomy. Circulation. 2015 Oct 20; 132(16):1593-4. View Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Berry Syndrome, a Rare Conotruncal Anatomy. Abstract

  27. Outcomes of surgery for young children with multivessel pulmonary vein stenosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Oct; 150(4):911-7. View Outcomes of surgery for young children with multivessel pulmonary vein stenosis. Abstract

  28. Valve reconstruction for congenital mitral valve disease. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2015; 2015. View Valve reconstruction for congenital mitral valve disease. Abstract

  29. Aortic root translocation (Nikaidoh procedure): Intermediate follow-up and impact of conduit type. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 May; 149(5):1349-55. View Aortic root translocation (Nikaidoh procedure): Intermediate follow-up and impact of conduit type. Abstract

  30. Transposition of the great arteries and sinus venosus defect with partially anomalous pulmonary venous return: physiological and anatomic considerations. Cardiol Young. 2015 Apr; 25(4):787-9. View Transposition of the great arteries and sinus venosus defect with partially anomalous pulmonary venous return: physiological and anatomic considerations. Abstract

  31. Which cardiovascular magnetic resonance planes and sequences provide accurate measurements of branch pulmonary artery size in children with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction? Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2014 Feb; 30(2):329-38. View Which cardiovascular magnetic resonance planes and sequences provide accurate measurements of branch pulmonary artery size in children with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction? Abstract

  32. Spontaneous endogenous microbubbles in a child with Berlin heart ventricular assist device. ASAIO J. 2013 Mar-Apr; 59(2):181-2. View Spontaneous endogenous microbubbles in a child with Berlin heart ventricular assist device. Abstract

  33. Risk factors for surgical site infection after delayed sternal closure. Am J Infect Control. 2013 May; 41(5):464-5. View Risk factors for surgical site infection after delayed sternal closure. Abstract

  34. Management of adults with congenital heart disease using videoconferencing across Western Canada: a 3-year experience. Can J Cardiol. 2013 Jul; 29(7):873-8. View Management of adults with congenital heart disease using videoconferencing across Western Canada: a 3-year experience. Abstract

  35. ß(3)-Adrenoceptor Antagonist SR59230A Attenuates the Imbalance of Systemic and Myocardial Oxygen Transport Induced by Dopamine in Newborn Lambs. Clin Med Insights Cardiol. 2012; 6:45-51. View ß(3)-Adrenoceptor Antagonist SR59230A Attenuates the Imbalance of Systemic and Myocardial Oxygen Transport Induced by Dopamine in Newborn Lambs. Abstract

  36. What are patients really telling us? Comparison of survey responses and the medical record in cardiovascular surgical patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Dec; 86(6):1888-96. View What are patients really telling us? Comparison of survey responses and the medical record in cardiovascular surgical patients. Abstract

  37. Aberrant right subclavian artery from an aneurysmal diverticulum of Kommerell in an 84-year-old man. Am J Cardiol. 2007 Aug 01; 100(3):556-8. View Aberrant right subclavian artery from an aneurysmal diverticulum of Kommerell in an 84-year-old man. Abstract

  38. Results of the 1.5-ventricle repair for Ebstein anomaly and the failing right ventricle. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 May; 133(5):1303-10. View Results of the 1.5-ventricle repair for Ebstein anomaly and the failing right ventricle. Abstract

  39. Volume reduction surgery. How selective should we be? Chest. 1996 Apr; 109(4):1129-30. View Volume reduction surgery. How selective should we be? Abstract

Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

Francisco Marroquin University

1997, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala

Medical School

Francisco Marroquin University

2001, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala

Internship

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

2003, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

2005, Nashville, TN

Fellowship

Cardiac Development

Boston Children's Hospital

2007, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2010, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Chief Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2010, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Chief Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology

2010, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Senior Fellow in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2011, Boston, MA

Spanish | Publications

Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

Medical School

Morehouse College of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Residency

University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Spanish | Education

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

2005, Bronx, NY, US

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2006, Boston, MA, US

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

Boston, MA, US

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2011, Boston, MA, US

Spanish | Publications

Spanish | Education

Medical School

Baghadad University College of Medicine

Baghdad, Iraq

Residency

Woodhull Medical and Mental Center/New York University

New York, NY

Fellowship

Adult and Pediatric Sleep Medicine

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Veteran's Administration Hospital

New York, NY

Fellowship

Child Neurology

Rutgers University

Newark, NJ

Spanish | Education

Medical School

University Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

1981, Mexico City, Mexico

Internship

Boston City Hospital

1982, Boston, MA

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

1984, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1987, Boston, MA

Spanish | Publications

Spanish | Education

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

New York, NY

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Critical Care

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Spanish | Publications

Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

Harvard College

1994, Cambridge, MA

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

1998, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

1999, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

2001, Boston, MA

Spanish | Publications

Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

Columbus College of Art and Design

1994, Columbus, OH

Medical School

University of Kansas Medical Center

2013, Kansas City, KS

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

2017, Boston, MA

Spanish | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Florida

1999, Gainesville, FL

Internship

Dorchester House Health Center

2002, Dorchester, MA

Internship

Lahey Clinic

2002, Peabody, MA

Internship

Braverman Eye Clinic

2003, Hollywood, FL

Internship

Edith Nourse Rogers VA Medical Center

2003, Bedford, MA

Graduate School

New England College of Optometry

2003, Boston, MA

Residency

Ocular Disease and Primary Care

Bedford VA Medical Center

2004, Bedford, MA

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