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Francis Ruiz Salazar

Francis Ruiz Salazar

Endocrinology
Patient Demographics: Adult, Elderly

"The focus of my practice of endocrinology is to address in a targeted manner the endocrinological symptoms of the patient in order to establish an accurate diagnosis with a structure of thought based on current clinical evidence; to thereby decide with the patient the best therapeutic options"

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Medical conditions (30)

Diabetes
High cholesterol
Hypothyroidism
Metabolic syndrome
Osteoporosis
Adrenal gland disease
Adrenaline disorders
Blood lipid disorder
Bone disease
Growth deficiency
High sugar
Hormone balance problems
Hormone level problems
Hyperlipidemia (high blood lipid count)
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Insulin problem
Menopause
Menstrual disorders
Metabolism problems
Morbid obesity
Non toxic thyroid/goiter inflammation
Obesity
Overweight
Pituitary gland (hypophysis) disease
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Reproductive disorder
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid gland
Thyroid problems
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General Info

About me

The practice of endocrinology is an enriching, highly changing science. Therefore, the challenge to keep up with advances in medicine is one of my biggest motivations to pursue this specialty. Being able to solve a health problem and rid the patient of the risks involved and anxiety generated is one of the greatest satisfactions I get with my profession so I am very happy with what I do

Languages

English, Español

Education

Degrees
  • Specialty in Endocrinology. Universidad de Costa Rica - Facultad de Medicina. March 2008 - March 2012
  • Doctorate in Medicine and General Surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica - Facultad de Medicina. February 1999 - December 2005
Courses
  • Theoretical and practical Internship - University of Córdoba. Córdoba, Spain

    February 2006 - June 2006

Trainings
  • Technician Degree

    Advanced Cardiac Support

Professional

Licenses
  • Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED8998Active

    Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica

Affiliations
  • Endocrine Society 286876
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 16049
Positions
  • Attending Specialist of Endocrinology - Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, Hospital México. San José, Costa Rica
  • Attending Specialist - Intensive Surgical Care and Neurosurgical Units
  • Undergraduate Professor of the University of Costa Rica School of Medicine
Publications
  • Diabetes Neonatal en Costa Rica. Acta médica Periodica.