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Federico Alfano M.D.

Knee, Elbow and Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery

About Dr. Federico Alfano

Professional Title and Association Roles:

  • President of the Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2022-2023).

  • Expert in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery with certifications from:

    • Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC).

    • Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

    • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) International Fellowship (2014).

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Certifications:

  • Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology certified by:

    • Ministry of Public Health of Argentina.

    • Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (recertified in 2022).

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Committee and Society Memberships:

  • International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT) Shoulder and Elbow Committee (2020-2023).

  • Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC).

  • Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

  • Latin American Association of Shoulder and Elbow.

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Editorial Roles:

  • Clinical Reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (North American edition).

  • Reviewer for the Spanish Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

  • Reviewer for the Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Journal (2018-2023).

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Academic Appointments:

  • Current Faculty Positions:

    • Master of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, SECHC and CEU San Pablo University (2024-present).

    • Advanced Course in Sports Traumatology, Argentine Association of Sports Traumatology (2024).

    • Advanced International Course in Shoulder Surgery, College of Physicians of Madrid (2024).

    • Shoulder Arthroplasty Course, SECHC and Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2024-present).

 

Clinical Practice:

  • Current Position:

    • Head of Shoulder and Elbow Department at Asunción Clinic, Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Spain (2022-present).

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Academic Background:

  • Medical Degree:

    • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), ECFMG certified (2009).

    • Licensed Physician in Spain, Ministry of Education and Science (2007).

    • Medical Surgeon, Austral University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2007).

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Postgraduate Training:

  • Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Spanish Hospital of Buenos Aires (2009-2013).

  • International Shoulder Fellowship, The Carrell Clinic, Dallas, Texas, USA (2014).

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Training Rotations:

  • Educational Visits at various international hospitals and clinics, including:

    • University of Navarra, Spain (2018). Dr. José Siberberg.

    • Hospital Quirón, Barcelona, Spain (2018). Dr, Raúl Cugat.

    • University Hospital Tohoku, Japan (2016). Dr. Eiji Itoi.

    • OrthoMainfranken, Germany (2015). Dr. Dirk Boehm.

    • Centre Orthopédique Santy. Lyon, France (2013). Dr. Gilles Walch.

    • Hôpital de L'Archet. Niza, France (2013). Dr Pascal Boileau.

    • Orthoclinic. Lyon, France (2013). Dr. David Dejour.

    • Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse. Lyon, France (2013).  Dr Phillipe Neyret.

    • Hospital del Mar. Barcelona, Spain (2012). Dr. Carlos Torrens

 

Scientific Contributions and Publications:

  • Scientific Research Presentations:

    • Notable topics include rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, and other shoulder pathology, and patellofemoral instability.

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Invitations and Workshops:

  • Invited as a speaker at several international conferences and workshops on shoulder and elbow surgery, including the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES) and various courses organized by International Shoulder and Elbow societies.

Ongoing Academic Involvement:

  • Regularly engaged in advanced courses and continuous education programs to keep up-to-date with the latest in orthopedic surgery and shoulder/elbow treatment techniques.

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