J. Daniel Vargas
Neurosurgery/Orthospine
The Woodlands,USA
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Language
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Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated Neurosurgical / Orthospine First Surgeon Assistant experienced in performing complex surgeries with precision, resulting in positive patient outcomes. Excelled in maintaining composure under pressure while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to utilizing advanced surgical techniques to uphold high standards of patient care and safety.
Work History
Surgeon duties
20 Years- Brain Tumor Excision( Glioblastoma, Meningioma, abscess, Acoustic Neuroma, etc.,)
- Craniotomy for Aneurysm clipping
- Performed craniotomy for aneurysm clipping, addressing critical vascular conditions.
- Hematoma evacuation
- V/P Shunt Placement
- Executed lumbar decompression with fusion and pedicle screw fixation, stabilizing spinal structure and relieving pressure on neural elements.
- Posterior Cervical Fusion with Lateral Mass Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion with Anterior Interbody Fusion
- Posterior Thoracic Fusion
- Anterior Thoracic-Lumbar Fusion
- Lumbar Fusion Minimally Invasive Technique
- Spine Tumor (Intra/Extra Medullary) Excision
- Conducted thoracic-lumbar kyphoplasty, restoring vertebral height and alleviating pain in patients with vertebral fractures.
- Stealth Guided Transphenoidal Pituitary tumor Excision.
- Assisted with various surgical procedures beyond listed specialties.
- Performed complex neurosurgical and orthospine procedures with precision and expertise.
- Implemented best practices for surgical safety, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Enhanced team communication for smoother surgical procedures, leading to increased efficiency and decreased operation times.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in the operating room.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to check patient wishes and care.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Performed complex surgeries with precision and skill, resulting in reduced post-operative complications and faster healing times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline surgical workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Surgeon Licensed
Surgeon Certified
Doctor of Medicine and Surgeon
Master Degree in Public Health - Preventive medicine
Bachelor Degree in Theology
High School - Medical
Skills
Multilingual proficiency
Clinical Team Leadership
Surgical procedures
Patient management
Surgical Instrument Handling
Post-op care
Surgical methods
Wound management
Infection control
Sterility procedures
Surgical best practices
Medical equipment handling
Microsurgery
Medical Field: General care of the ill patients
Preventive Medicine
Management and Therapy of ill patient from a Neurosurgery-Ortho-Spine perspective
Postop care
Languages: Spanish – native; English;
Leadership Skills: Strong achievement initiative; independent and team player
Surgical Documentation
Patient Communication
Patient Assessment
Patient care
Affiliations
- Member, American Board of Surgeons
- Member, National Board of Surgeons
- Member of Texas Medical Board
- Member, Gosling Diabetic Institute (Harvard)
- Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Member, AANS
- Member, LVLIV Mexican National Surgical Association
Certification
- American Board of Surgeons
- Texas Medical Board
Interests
Basketball ( Member and Captain of the team since Junior High
High School
College -rookie of the year 1998-
University)
Singer-(Tenor ) In Choirs
Quartet
Solo ( Alleluya of Handel
Ave Maria
Christmas Cantata’s)
Play Acoustic Guitar/Flute. (Classic
Christian and Romantic Music)
Camping ( Boyscout-Pathfinders for the past 5 years to current)
Workout (Everyday) and have never once drank alcohol or smoked
Hospital Affiliations (Sep 2006-present)
- Tomball Regional Hospital , Tomball, Texas
- Houston Northwest Medical Center, Houston, Texas
- St. Luke’s Lakeside, The Woodlands, Texas
- St. Luke’s The Woodlands, The Woodlands, Texas
- Conroe Regional Hospital, Conroe, Texas
- Methodist Hospital
Board Certification
- Texas Medical Board Present to date
- American Board of Surgeons Present to date
Honors/Awards
Employee of the month March-2008 at GHNC, Employee of the month June-2007 at Greater Houston Neurosurgery Center, Director of Sales – 2nd place -Scholarship Student Program( In charge of 5 States, 47 sales man) (1999-2001), Champion on Sales 1st place (1500 students) sales of $85,000 in 3 months (Encyclopedia - Scholarship Student Program) 1997-1998, Former President of the Medical Student Association, University of Montemorelos (1997), President of University Student Association, University of Montemorelos (1995), Director of Master-Guided-Boy-scouts. (1999-2001), Director-First Leader Of Boy-scouts- Pathfinder for 10 years. (1989-1999)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgeon duties
Neurosurgery/Orthospine
08.2006 - CurrentRead More
High School /College COBAES 54
High School from Medical
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University of Montemorelos
Bachelor Degree in Theology
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University of Montemorelos
Master Degree in Public Health from Preventive medicine
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University of Montemorelos
Doctor of Medicine and Surgeon
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Texas Medical Board
Surgeon Licensed
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American Board of Surgeons
Surgeon Certified
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