Luis F. Rivas, M.D.
Acting Medical Director, ColombiaChief, Cardiovasculat & Thiracic Surgery
Hospital Clinica DIME, Cali
Dr. Luis F. Rivas is one of the most respected cardiac and thoracic surgeons in Colombia. His scope of expertise cover all cardiovascular and chest procedures, as well as critical care. With a record of over 100 heart transplants, Dr. Rivas is one of the most experienced heart-lung tx surgeons in Latin America. Dr Rivas graduated from the Private Medical College of Bogota and his training consists of the following key accomplishments:
• General Surgeon – 1985
• Cardiovascular Surgeon -1987
• Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon, Freeman Newcastle Hospital Upon Tyne, UK 1988-1992
• Chief, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hospital Valle de Lili, Cali, Colombia 1992-2004
• Heart-Lung Tx Fellowship, Freeman Newcastle Hospital Upon Tyne, UK 2000-2001
• Head of International Medical Services, Hospital Valle de Lili, Cali
• Head of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Hospital Clinica de Los Remedios 2008
• Senior Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, Clinica DIME', Cali, Colombia, 2009-current
Dr. Rivas is presently studying for an MBA and is widely regarded the leading physician-executive for international medical service programs in Colombia.