ROBERTO ANDRE JULE ARANA

Professional doctor in Medicine with a postgraduate specialization in vitreoretinal surgery. Integral and holistic approach dedicated to closing the gap in social inequalities and driving change through cross-functional work. Ultimate goal is to lead others to be their best and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.

• Asociacion Salvadoreña de Oftalmologia
• PAAO Member (Pan-American Assn of Ophthalmology)
• AAO Member (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Euretina Member
• Medical License in El Salvador (JVPM 22073)
• Medical License in Guatemala (Col. 24,285)
• Medical License in Costa Rica (Col. 12,834)
• SVB / BLS Provider (2023-2025)
• SCVA / ACLS Provider (2021-2023)

• Chief of Residents, 2018
• Excellence award of ophthalmology program, 2018
• First Place Ophthalmology program, 2018

• Autologous retina transplantation surgery for refractory giant macular hole closure in Guatemala. Case report., Author, Euretina Virtual 2021, WOC 2022
• Timely management of a Post Injection Cluster Endophthalmitis (PICE) in a low income setting, Guatemala., Author, Euretina Virtual 2021, WOC 2022
• Trauma associated factors with poor visual outcomes in post-surgical removal of posterior segment intraocular foreign bodies in a low-resource setting, Guatemala., Author, Euretina Virtual 2021, WOC 2022
• Post Traumatic Metalosis after retained intraocular foreign body in Guatemala: Case Report., Author, Euretina Virtual 2021
• Precision of intrastromal segments depth of implantation: Manual technique compared to femtosecond laser assisted., Author, ASCRS/ASOA Annual meeting 2018
• Cost-effectiveness of intrastromal segments implantation with manual technique compared to femtosecond laser assisted, in a low/middle-income country, Guatemala., Co-Author, ASCRS/ASOA Annual meeting 2018
• Intravitreal Becvacizumab for retinopathy of prematurity in Guatemala., Co-Author, AAPOS Annual meeting 2017