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Dr. Federico Alfano

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.
Primarily dedicated to the study and treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions.

Works at: Navarre headquarters
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Professional career

Degree in Medicine from Austral University (2007). Degree in Medicine recognized in Spain by the University Degree Recognition Service (2007).

Medical License in the United States (United States Medical Licensing Examination, 2009).

Expert Surgeon in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

  • Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC) and own degree issued by Fundación San Pablo Andalucía CEU: Expert Degree in Shoulder Surgery.
  • Argentine Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery: Specialist Degree in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  • International Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery endorsed by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) (2014).

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Clinical Reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES), North American edition.
  • Reviewer for the Journal of the Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2018–Present).
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (ICSES 2019 and 2023).

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Research focused on the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders.

Activity

In teaching

  • 2024–Present: Faculty member for the Master’s in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery organized by the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC) with endorsement from CEU San Pablo University. The program includes three certificates: “Expert in Shoulder and Elbow Trauma,” “Expert in Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty,” and “Expert in Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy.”
  • 2024: Instructor for the “Advanced Sports Traumatology Course” organized by the Argentine Association of Sports Traumatology, Upper Limb module.
  • 2024: Instructor and member of the Scientific Committee for the International Advanced Course in Shoulder Surgery. Venue: Ilustre Colegio de Médicos de Madrid, April 19–20. Sponsored by the Spanish Arthroscopy Association (AEA), the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC), and the Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (AACHC).
  • 2024–Present: Instructor for the Shoulder Arthroplasty Course. Organizers: Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Online course. Coordinators: Federico Alfano, Raúl Barco, Miguel Ángel Flores, Daniel Moya.
  • 2021–Present: Instructor for the International Course in Shoulder Arthroscopy. Sponsors: Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  • 2021–Present: Instructor for the Ibero–Latin American Course in Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation. Sponsors: Spanish Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SERMEF), Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Latin American Society of Shoulder and Elbow, Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology, ONLAT, and Argentine Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.

In research

  • Has published numerous articles and delivered more than one hundred presentations at local and international congresses and meetings.
  • Actively participates in courses, including collaborations with the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC) and the Spanish Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SERMEF).
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Scientific Organizations

  • President, Argentine Association of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (2022–2023).
  • Member, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Committee, International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT) (2020–2023).
  • Member, Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECHC).
  • Full Member, Argentine Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
  • Member, Latin American Association of Shoulder and Elbow.