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Marco Torres

Condor,ON

Summary

Focused General Surgeon with nine years of experience and teamwork, performing variety of surgical procedures. Detail-oriented individual with thorough knowledge of minimally invasive surgery practices. Committed to improving patient quality of life by carrying out standard surgical procedures and appropriate follow-ups.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Surgeon

Ecuadorian Institute Of Social Security
11.2017 - 04.2023
  • Perform medium and high complexity surgeries as well as emergency surgeries, such as appendectomy, such as colon and small intestine, penetrating and non-penetrating trauma, intestinal obstructions and more.
  • Management of the hospitalized patient during the covid 19 pandemic.
  • Follow-up of the hospitalized post surgical patients.
  • Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
  • Informed patients of risks prior to procedures to assist families and patients in making educated decisions for personal care.
  • Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.

Bariatric Surgeon Assistant

Citimed Clinic
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
  • Performed assistance in surgery on average of 8 patients per week.
  • Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
  • Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
  • Discussion of a clinical case prior to metabolic surgery.

General Surgeon

NORTHOSPITAL
09.2016 - 04.2023
  • Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
  • Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
  • Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.
  • Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs to restore health in patients.

General Surgeon

Venezuelan Institute Of Social Security
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
  • Operated on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries and prevent and treat diseases.
  • Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
  • Ordered and analyzed tests such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help diagnose wide range of medical conditions.

General Surgery Resident

Venezuelan Institute Of Social Security
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
  • Performed minor and major surgical procedures.
  • Conducted various common surgical procedures such as appendectomies, hemorrhoidectomies, inguinal hernia repairs to restore health in patients.
  • Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
  • Made informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence and clinical judgment.
  • Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.

General Medical Practitioner

Regional Ministry Of Health, Rural Hospital Type 1
12.2009 - 12.2010
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress to evaluate treatment efficacy.
  • Delivered prenatal care to pregnant women and provided postnatal care to infants and mothers.
  • Maintained patient information, medical histories, reports and examination results.
  • Ordered x-rays, ultrasounds and laboratory tests.
  • Prescribed and administered medication, therapy and treatment to prevent and treat illness, injury and disease.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Perform Natural Childbirth care.

Education

M.D. - General Surgery Specialist

University of Zulia
Maracaibo - Venezuela
12.2014

M.D. - Surgeon Medic

University of Zulia
Maracaibo - Venezuela
01.2009

High School Diploma -

Saint Veronica of Milan
Maracaibo - Venezuela

Skills

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Postoperative Care

Certification

  • Homologation of Medical Degree Spain, February 2011, Granted by: Ministry of Education General Directorate of University Policy Subdirector and General of Degrees and Qualification Recognition
  • Symposium on Updates in the Management of Biliary Pathology, San Francisco Hospital of Quito, University of San Francisco of Quito, Ecuador, November 21 – 25, 2017. • Workshop on "Abdominal Wall Hernia Update, Treatment, and Management of Complications", General Hospital Quito Sur IESS, Quito, Ecuador, October 2018, 21 hours.
  • American College of Surgeons Colombia Chapter, Clinical Foundations in Surgical Hemostasis, Experimental Surgery Laboratory INSIMED, Bogotá, Colombia, May 2019, 8 hours.
  • HER210 Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Proctorship, Johnson & Johnson, General Hospital Quito Sur, IESS, June 2019.

Timeline

Bariatric Surgeon Assistant

Citimed Clinic
01.2019 - 04.2023

General Surgeon

Ecuadorian Institute Of Social Security
11.2017 - 04.2023

General Surgeon

NORTHOSPITAL
09.2016 - 04.2023

General Surgeon

Venezuelan Institute Of Social Security
01.2015 - 07.2016

General Surgery Resident

Venezuelan Institute Of Social Security
12.2010 - 12.2014

General Medical Practitioner

Regional Ministry Of Health, Rural Hospital Type 1
12.2009 - 12.2010

M.D. - General Surgery Specialist

University of Zulia

M.D. - Surgeon Medic

University of Zulia

High School Diploma -

Saint Veronica of Milan

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