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Cristian Barrera

@cristianbarrera1

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Orthopedic spine surgeon leading endoscopic, minimally invasive spine care and education.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue leading spine-focused orthopedic work—specializing in endoscopic/minimally invasive deformity and trauma surgery—while contributing to teaching, course leadership, and clinical research.

I’m an Orthopedic Consultant focused on spine surgery, with a Spine Fellowship in Spinal Surgery and post-graduate credentials including Eurospine Diploma. I’ve built my career around deformity correction and minimally invasive, endoscopic approaches.

Since June, I’ve been working as Head of a hospital role at King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah Hospital (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), after leading orthopedic/spine-related services across Mouwasat Hospital (Jubail, Qatif), and additional clinical training and responsibility in hospitals in Spain and Argentina. I’ve also served as “Responsable for the Spine Unit,” and held Director/Organizer roles for practical courses and conventions.

I also dedicate time to teaching and academic activity, including assisting the Anatomy Department at the Medical School, University of Buenos Aires, and serving as Professor for Masters (e.g., Emergency Medicine and Sports Performance) through Complutense University of Madrid. My work is reinforced by ongoing publication/poster activity and involvement in professional societies such as ISMISS, GEER, and other spine-related communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Responsible for Spine Unit

San Roque Clinic

Responsibility for the Spine Unit within the Traumatology and Orthopaedic Department at San Roque Clinic.

Spine Unit (Traumatology)

ICE Hospital

Worked in the Spine Unit within the Traumatology and Orthopedic Department at ICE Hospital.

Traumatology and Orthopedic Department

Lanzarote General Hospital

Worked in the Traumatology and Orthopedic Department at Lanzarote General Hospital.

Traumatology and Orthopaedic Department

Blanco Medical Center

Worked in the Traumatology and Orthopaedic Department at Blanco Medical Center.

Spine Unit (Traumatology)

La Zarzuela Hospital

Worked in the Spine Unit within the Traumatology and Orthopedic Department at La Zarzuela Hospital.

Traumatology and Orthopaedic Department

Perpetuo Socorro Clinic

Worked in the Traumatology and Orthopaedic Department at Perpetuo Socorro Clinic.

Academic Faculty Unit

Ramos Mejía Hospital

University hospital academic faculty unit activity at Ramos Mejía Hospital.

Orthopedic Department

Mouwasat Qatif Hospital

Worked in the Orthopedic Department at Mouwasat Qatif Hospital.

Assistant of the Anatomy Department

University of Buenos Aires (Medical School)

Assistant of the Anatomy Department at the Medical School, University of Buenos Aires.

Orthopaedic Residency

Bancario Hospital of Buenos Aires

Orthopaedic residency in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Bancario Hospital of Buenos Aires.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Buenos Aires (UBA), School of Medicine

Medical Degree, Medicine

Completed a medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) School of Medicine.

Bancario Hospital of Buenos Aires

Orthopaedic Residency, Orthopedics and Traumatology

Completed an orthopaedic residency in the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

German Díaz Lombardo Hospital

Spine Fellowship, Spinal Surgery

Activities and societies: Focus: scoliosis, congenital deformities, endoscopic and minimal invasive techniques.

Completed a spine fellowship focused on spinal surgery, including scoliosis and congenital deformities, using endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.