Dr. Roberto

Blandón Díaz,

Clinica Biblica,

Costa Rica

Specialties:

Orthopedic surgeon

• Traumatology and Orthopaedics (University of Costa Rica 1977-1980)
• Orthopaedic Pediatrician (CENDEISS 1955-1966)

Education and Training:

• Medical surgeon, Autonomous University of Guadalajara (U.A.G.);
• Recognition by the Autonomous University of Mexico (U.N.A.M.)
• Recognition by theUniversity of Costa Rica
• Recognition by the Association of Medical Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica.
• Courses in Sports Medicine b U.C.A.F. and F.I.F.A.
• Knee arthroscopy course (State hospital called Mexico Hospital, Aug.-Nov. 1992)

Professional Experience:

• *Ample surgical 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)

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)