Ricardo Antonio Castro
Cardiologist-Nuclear Medicine Doctor
San Salvador De Jujuy,JUJUY
Summary
Humanitarian and passionate Doctor with an extensive experience of 20 years in Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology working hard in the amazing field of Teaching and Research. Expert in properly diagnosing and strategizing for the best treatment plans for patients with thyroid cancer and hyperthyroidism by nuclear medicine. Bringing forth an empathetic and professional attitude, committed to providing patients with the best humanitarian and committed care possible. Experienced in teaching patients on prevention of cardiovascular diseases and health lifestyle changes. An empathetic leader who have proved his capacity of leadership and collective work by directing for 11 years a Nuclear Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment Center.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Nuclear Cardiology Department
Clinica Nuestra Señora de Fatima
Palpala, Jujuy, Argentina
01.2021 - Current
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- With implemented program, studies and treatments carried out increased by 30%
Founder and Medical Director
Medicina Nuclear Jujuy SRL, Salvador de Jujuy
San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
08.2011 - Current
- Diagnosis Center in Nuclear Cardiology and Diagnosis and Treatment of other pathologies applying nuclear medicine.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
- Managed teams of all professionals focused on improving research initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for team of doctors and technicians to improve patient care processes
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes
Cardiologist consultant, Researcher and Teacher
Wenceslao Gallardo, Hospital
Palpala, Jujuy, Argentina
07.2010 - Current
- Internal and external patients attention, design and application of research programs and resident doctors teacher.
- Served 450 outpatients and inpatients per month.
- Led both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to diagnose and treat conditions such as , arterial hypertension and heart failure.
- Led both inpatient and outpatient cardiac care to diagnose and treat conditions such as coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathies of different origins.
Founding President and Director of Research
Jujuy Cardiological, Foundation , San Salvador de Jujuy
San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Dedicated to development of activities for prevention of cardiovascular diseases through different education and research programs.
- For 6 years, 3 educational programs for prevention of cardiovascular diseases were developed in 10 secondary schools.
- 6,800 children and adolescents were instructed.
- Educational radio and television programs were developed for 5 consecutive annual cycles for population of 80,000 people.
- Training programs were developed for doctors and nurses in management of cardiovascular diseases in emergency rooms.
Deputy Chief
Nuestra Señora del Rosario Clinic
San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
03.1999 - 04.2007
- Of coronary disease diagnosis area through cardiac SPECT.
- Head of area of nuclear cardiology.
- Responsible for developing research in nuclear cardiology.
- Perform during entire work period more than 8000 cardiac SPECT.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Lead training meetings for doctors and nurses for correct diagnosis and treatment of patients with coronary heart disease.
Education
Medical Doctor - Medicine
National University of Tucuman Medical School
Tucuman, Argentina 04.1989 - 04.1997
Resident of Cardiology - Cardiology
Institute of Cardiology
Jujuy, Argentina 05.1997 - 05.2001
Fellow Nuclear Cardiology - Nuclear Cardiology
Prairie Heart Institute of Saint John's Hospital
Springfield, Illinois, USA 08.2000 - 12.2000
Cardiology Specialist - Cardiology
Medical School, Graduate Department
National University Of Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina 05.2001 - 12.2003
Hypertension And Nuclear Cardiology Fellow - Hypertension And Nuclear Cardiology
Institute of Cardiology And CardiovascularSurgery
Favaloro University Medical School, Buenos Aires 08.2001 - 10.2001
Postgraduate - Nuclear Medicine
University National of Cordoba Medical School
Cordoba, Argentina 05.2007 - 12.2007
Nuclear Medicine Specialist - Nuclear Medicine
Graduate Department Medical School
University National Of Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina 11.2018 - 11.2021
Skills
Critical Thinking
undefinedAffiliations
Member of the Argentine Association of Biology and Nuclear Medicine
Member of the Argentine Association of Nuclear Cardiology
Member of the Jujuy Cardiology Society
Member of the Argentine Society of Cardiology
Member of the Argentine Federation of Cardiology
Certification
Recertification in cardiology, Council of Doctors of Jujuy, 2004-2009
References
Ortiz Claudio MD, Avenue Clinic, San Pedro, Jujuy, Argentina, 54 3888 440553, jujuynuclearmed@hotmail.com.ar
Barrera Ruiz Sergio MD, Wenceslao Gallardo Hospital, Palpala, Jujuy, Argentina, comitedocenciahwg@gmail.com
Jay Riseman MD, Scottdale, Arizona, USA, 217 838 1847, lprscp1@aol.com
Mario Zariztky MD, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 312 479 4564, mzaritzky@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu
Timeline
Head of Nuclear Cardiology Department
Clinica Nuestra Señora de Fatima
01.2021 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Specialist - Nuclear Medicine
Graduate Department Medical School
11.2018 - 11.2021
Founder and Medical Director
Medicina Nuclear Jujuy SRL, Salvador de Jujuy
08.2011 - Current
Cardiologist consultant, Researcher and Teacher
Wenceslao Gallardo, Hospital
07.2010 - Current
Postgraduate - Nuclear Medicine
University National of Cordoba Medical School
05.2007 - 12.2007
Founding President and Director of Research
Jujuy Cardiological, Foundation , San Salvador de Jujuy
01.2004 - 01.2010
Hypertension And Nuclear Cardiology Fellow - Hypertension And Nuclear Cardiology
Institute of Cardiology And CardiovascularSurgery
08.2001 - 10.2001
Cardiology Specialist - Cardiology
Medical School, Graduate Department
05.2001 - 12.2003
Fellow Nuclear Cardiology - Nuclear Cardiology
Prairie Heart Institute of Saint John's Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2000
Deputy Chief
Nuestra Señora del Rosario Clinic
03.1999 - 04.2007
Resident of Cardiology - Cardiology
Institute of Cardiology
05.1997 - 05.2001
Medical Doctor - Medicine
National University of Tucuman Medical School
04.1989 - 04.1997
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