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Ricardo Zalaquett
Ricardo A. Zalaquett, M.D.
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Background
Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Chile ( M.D. 1980)
Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Chile General Surgery Residency (1981 - 1983)
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Cardiothoracic Residency (1985 - 1987)
Cleveland Clinic Cardiac Fellowship (1987 - 1990)
Washington University in St Louis Cardiothoracic Surgery (1990 - 1991)
Other Interests
Aortic Surgery
Mitral and Aortic Valve Repair
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Coronary Artery Surgery - Arterial Grafts
Pre and Post Graduate Teaching
Golf and Skiing
Arrhythmia Surgery - Pacemakers - Defibrilators
History of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Myocardial and Cerebral Protection
Practice Areas
- Cardiac