I chose to be a doctor because I have always believed that medicine is, above all, an opportunity to transform people's lives.

My path to ophthalmology has taken me far beyond the walls of a hospital. Throughout my training and professional career, I have had the opportunity to travel, experience different cultures, and participate in healthcare programs in communities where access to specialized care is limited.

Among the experiences that have most profoundly shaped my life are my work with remote communities in Costa Rica and the ophthalmological care missions in the Amazon, where I had the opportunity to work alongside medical teams and Indigenous communities treating eye diseases that can cause blindness, providing evaluation and treatment to people living far from traditional medical centers. These experiences transformed my understanding of medicine. They taught me that restoring sight doesn't simply mean improving the ability to see. It can mean regaining independence, finding food, returning to work, reconnecting with family, or recovering the ability to fully enjoy life.

 

That conviction continues to guide my practice.

As part of my commitment to medicine and my community, I dedicate a portion of my professional time to performing pro bono ophthalmic surgery, providing surgical care to people who might otherwise not have access to this type of treatment. Whether in a state-of-the-art surgical center or a remote community, my goal is the same: to combine the highest standards of ophthalmology with truly compassionate care. For me, being an ophthalmologist is not just about helping people see better. It's about helping them live life to the fullest.
 

A training program built on excellence

My practice is based on rigorous medical training, specialized preparation, and a permanent commitment to excellence.

 

I began my medical training at the University of Costa Rica , where I earned my Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery . Subsequently, I moved to Bogotá to complete my specialization in Ophthalmology at the Barraquer Institute of America , a renowned international institution with a long-standing tradition in ophthalmological and surgical training. After completing my specialization, I continued my training with a subspecialization in Anterior Segment, Cornea, and Refractive Surgery at the Santander Ophthalmological Foundation , delving into some of the most technically complex areas of modern ophthalmology. I complemented this training with a Diploma in Ocular Surface , which, covering pathologies as simple as dry eye and as complex as autoimmune diseases, broadened my knowledge of ocular surface diseases and their impact on vision, comfort, and the outcomes of surgical procedures.

 

Currently, my practice focuses on cornea, anterior segment, cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal transplantation, with one fundamental principle: every patient deserves treatment carefully tailored to their needs. My training and international experience have also allowed me to navigate different cultures and communicate in several languages, something I consider especially valuable in an increasingly globalized medical field. I believe that medical excellence requires two inseparable elements: technical precision and human understanding. My training has given me the tools to achieve the former; my experiences inside and outside the operating room have taught me the value of the latter. The result of this process is a practice based on knowledge, precision, empathy, and a constant commitment to each patient as an individual, not simply as a diagnosis.