Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University at Buffalo, Vascular surgery residency
University at Buffalo
06.2020 - Current
Assisting attending surgeons, participating in patient evaluations and surgical procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging in educational activities, conducting research, and maintaining accurate patient records.
HCA, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center., Nashville, TN, United States of America, First Surgical Assistant
HCA
08.2017 - 01.2020
Determine specific equipment needed per procedure, assisting surgeons during procedures, preparing operating rooms, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout surgeries
Maintain integrity of sterile field
Close all wound layers (facia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon’s directive.
National Institute of Vascular Surgery, Havana, Cuba
National Institute of Vascular Surgery
10.2014 - 01.2017
Diagnosis and management of vascular diseases, non-invasive vascular laboratory (ultrasound and other imaging technologies), endovascular diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, traditional open surgical procedures, surgical critical care.
Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ), Havana, Cuba
Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ)
12.2008 - 10.2014
Diagnosis and management of vascular diseases, non-invasive vascular laboratory ultrasound and other imaging technologies, endovascular diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, traditional open surgical procedures, surgical critical care.
National Institute of Vascular Surgery, Havana, Cuba
National Institute of Vascular Surgery
12.2004 - 12.2008
Assisting attending surgeons, participating in patient evaluations and surgical procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, engaging in educational activities, conducting research, and maintaining accurate patient records.
Ministry of Public Health, Havana, Cuba
Ministry of Public Health
08.2002 - 12.2004
Medical Doctor
In Cuba, after completion of the 6 years of medical school training, it is customary to perform two years of volunteer services in low-income communities, prisons and in rural and remote areas.
Education
Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency -
University at Buffalo
01.2025
Vascular Surgery Resident - Vascular Surgery
National Institute of Vascular Surgery
Havana, Cuba
12.2008
M.D. -
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana
07.2002
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Task Prioritization
Multitasking Abilities
Self-Directed
Problem-Solving
Organizational Skills
Certification
2002, Doctor in Medicine
2022, ECFMG
Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
Ariel Prieto, Alejandro hernandez seara, Cirugía convencional del Aneurisma de la Aorta Abdominal, Abdominal Aorta Surgery and its branches, Carlos Vaquero, 133-146, Carlos Vaquero ed., Valladolid
Professional Organizations
2020, Present, Society for Vascular Surgery, Trainee Candidate Member
2020, Present, American College of Surgeons, Trainee Candidate Member
Honors And Awards
Award for Academic achievement (1996-2002)
Most excellent Chief of Resident. National Institute of Vascular Surgery. (2007)
Top young researcher. Surgical and Medical Research Center, Havana, Cuba. (2010)
Publications
Luis E. Rodríguez Villalonga, Alejandro Hernández Seara, A. Prieto Valdés, Silvia Almaguer García, M. Rodríguez Álvarez, Angiodisplasias. Un interesante caso, Revista Cubana de Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular, 2008, Mar, 11, 4, 157-162, Published
Ariel Prieto Valdes, Julio César Hernández Perera, Technique of mitral valve replacement through advanced minimal access procedures, Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirurgico. Revista, 2011, April 30, Published
Vladimir Teopes Carrion, Ariel Prieto, Lymphedema in the Municipality Cerro.( Linfedemas en el municipal Cerro), Angiologia y Cirugia Vascular, 2012, Jan, 13, 2, 200-212, Published
Prieto Valdes, A., Assessment of endovascular treatment of obliterating injuries of aortoiliac sector, Investigaciones Medicoquirúrgicas, 2014, Jan, 6, 1, 23-35, Published
Prieto Valdes, A, Hernández Alejandro, Rosabal Crisbel, Rodríguez Maritza, Evaluacion del tratamiento endovascular y seguimiento de las lesiones obliterantes del sector aorto- iliaco, Revista Mexicana de Angiologia, 2016, Oct, 44, 4, 157-168, Published
Hobbies and Interests
Spend time with friends, family and watching historical and health/well-being documentaries. - Hiking. Cooking and trying out new recipes with my wife.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
University at Buffalo, Vascular surgery residency
University at Buffalo
06.2020 - Current
HCA, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center., Nashville, TN, United States of America, First Surgical Assistant
HCA
08.2017 - 01.2020
National Institute of Vascular Surgery, Havana, Cuba
National Institute of Vascular Surgery
10.2014 - 01.2017
Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ), Havana, Cuba
Centro de Investigaciones Medico Quirúrgicas (CIMEQ)
12.2008 - 10.2014
National Institute of Vascular Surgery, Havana, Cuba