Santiago Salazar Botero
Pereira,RIS
Summary
- Accomplished hand surgeon with extensive experience at Hospital Universitario San Jorge, specializing in trauma management and microsurgery techniques, with the ability to enhance patient outcomes through innovative surgical practices and effective communication in Spanish, English, and French. Recognized for contributions to clinical best practices, and peer-reviewed research in hand surgery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Peripheral Nerve Surgeon and Hand Surgeon
Neurocentro
Pereira, RISARALDA
01.2025 - Current
- Performed peripheral nerve surgeries to address complex neurological conditions.
- Specialized in treatment of peripheral nervous system pathologies at Neurocentro.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes in neurosurgery.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments and post-operative care for optimal recovery.
Hand Surgeon
Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Pereira
Pereira, RISARALDA
05.2023 - Current
- Managed care for complex hand injuries and amputations at regional trauma center.
- Performed replantation surgeries to restore functionality in upper limbs.
- Optimized rehabilitation protocols for upper limb recovery in complex trauma cases.
Hand Surgeon
Fracturas y Fracturas
11.2020 - Current
Hand Surgeon Private Practice
Megacentro pinares
Pereira
01.2019 - Current
Private practice consultation and surgery
Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Fellow
Strasbourg University Hospitals
Strasbourg
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted Professor Liverneaux's team in surgical procedures and patient care.
- Conducted research in hand surgery and biomechanics to advance medical knowledge.
- Supported Master of Biomaterials program as a professor's assistant, facilitating learning opportunities.
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Hospital Universitario Fundación Santafé de Bogotá
Bogotá
01.2012 - 01.2016
Surgical Assistant
Clínica Comfamiliar Risaralda
09.2011 - 12.2011
General Practitioner
Rural Service, Hospital E.S.E. San Pedro y San Pablo
02.2011 - 07.2011
Education
Subspecialty in Hand Surgery -
Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud
01.2023
Ph.D. - Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Université de Strasbourg
01.2020
Subspecialty in Hand Surgery -
Université de Strasbourg
01.2018
Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology -
Universidad del Rosario / Fundación SantaFé de Bogotá
01.2016
Master's - Instrumentation Physics
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
01.2015
General Medicine -
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
01.2010
Skills
- Orthopedic assessment
- Microsurgery techniques
- Trauma management
- Medical documentation
- Hand and Wrist expertise
- Telemicrosurgery (Da Vinci) expertise
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Trilingual communication (Spanish, English, and French)
- European certification in animal experimental surgery
- Clinical best practices training
- Peer reviewer for medical journals
Volunteer Social Service
- Organizer, Free Hand Surgery Program for Children 'Manos a la Obra', Hospital San Jorge, Pereira, 08/01/22 - Present, Organized 4 additional campaigns since 2022, performed free surgeries for 28 children with congenital hand deformities and brachial plexus injuries.
- Member, Soñar Despierto Pereira, 2009-2010, Logistics Team
- Volunteer, 'Más Sonrisas para Colombia' Program, 2009, Translator and surgical assistant in maxillofacial surgery at Hospital Universitario San Jorge, Rotaplast, and Rotarians Club Perla del Otún.
Scientific Societies
- Member of the Colombian Association of Hand Surgery
- Member of the French Society of Hand Surgery
Accomplishments
Awards:
❖ Best Basic science research at the french congress of hand surgery 2017
❖ "Lycéens price" at "Ma these en 180 secondes" (MT180) 2018 Regional science competition (Alsace)
❖ Best Basic technical video at the french congress of hand surgery 2018
Scholarships
❖ French society of Orthopedic Surgery 2017 (SOFCOT)
❖ French Society of Hand Surgery 2017 (SFCM)
❖ European Federation of Hand Emergencies 2017 (FESUM)
Timeline
Peripheral Nerve Surgeon and Hand Surgeon
Neurocentro
01.2025 - Current
Hand Surgeon
Hospital Universitario San Jorge de Pereira
05.2023 - Current
Hand Surgeon
Fracturas y Fracturas
11.2020 - Current
Hand Surgeon Private Practice
Megacentro pinares
01.2019 - Current
Hand Surgery & Microsurgery Fellow
Strasbourg University Hospitals
09.2015 - 06.2018
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Hospital Universitario Fundación Santafé de Bogotá
01.2012 - 01.2016
Surgical Assistant
Clínica Comfamiliar Risaralda
09.2011 - 12.2011
General Practitioner
Rural Service, Hospital E.S.E. San Pedro y San Pablo
02.2011 - 07.2011
Subspecialty in Hand Surgery -
Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud
Ph.D. - Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Université de Strasbourg
Subspecialty in Hand Surgery -
Université de Strasbourg
Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology -
Universidad del Rosario / Fundación SantaFé de Bogotá
Master's - Instrumentation Physics
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
General Medicine -
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
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