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512 Victoria LnSte 2Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone+1 956-365-4400
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Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1993 - 1997- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1994 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 22 citationsNitinol biliary stent versus surgery for palliation of distal malignant biliary obstructionRodrigo Castaño, Tercio L. Lopes, Oscar Alvarez, Víctor Calvo, Leticia P. Luz
Surgical Endoscopy. 2010-02-21 - 1 citationsAcute Duodenal Obstruction After Percutaneous Placement of Metallic Biliary Stents: Peroral Treatment with Enteral StentsJorge E. Lopera, Oscar Alvarez, Joseph Perdigao, Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology. 2003-10-28 - 29 citationsInitial experience with Song's covered duodenal stent in the treatment of malignant gastroduodenal obstruction.Jorge E. Lopera, Oscar Alvarez, Rodrigo Castaño, Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2001-11-01
Press Mentions
HMP Global Relaunches ePlasty Digital JournalJuly 15th, 2021- HMP Global Announces Relaunch of ePlasty Digital JournalJuly 14th, 2021
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