Dr Javier Toro

Especialização: Anesthesiologist
12 anos de experiência
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Local de trabalho: Colômbia, Medelhim, Stem Cells Colombia
Javier Toro, MD is an interventional pain physician. He completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in interventional pain medicine and palliative care at CES University. Dr. Toro is active in multiple national societies and is involved in research. He is Associate Professor in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine at CES University, passionate about teaching and advancing the field of regenerative medicine. He has done over 5,000 interventional analgesic procedures under ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy guidance. He has performed over 100 percutaneous spinal neurostimulation system implants
Dr. Javier Toro has performed over 5,000 interventional analgesic procedures under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance. He is an interventional pain physician at Stem Cells Colombia. Dr. Toro specializes in spinal neurostimulation system implants and regenerative medicine. He also serves as Associate Professor in Anesthesia and Pain medicine at CES University.
- Completed over 100 percutaneous spinal neurostimulation system implants.
- Treats patients with chronic cancer and non-cancer pain using advanced therapies.
- Research presenter at the World Institute of Pain in New York.
- Specialized in pain, palliative care, and anesthesiology at CES University.

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Qualificações

Dr. Javier Toro is an interventional pain physician who has performed 5,000 analgesic procedures. He practices regenerative medicine, anesthesiology, and palliative care at Stem Cells Colombia. The specialist is an Associate Professor at CES University. Additionally, he pioneered the use of spinal neurostimulation implants.

Clinical Specialization & Expertise

Dr. Toro treats chronic cancer and non-cancer pain using image-guided techniques. He has performed 100 percutaneous spinal neurostimulation system implants — devices that send electrical signals to the spinal cord to block pain. The specialist uses ultrasound and fluoroscopy to guide these interventions. He also performs intrathecal therapy pump procedures and treats patients at risk of chronic pain after surgery.

Professional Work Experience

2017–present — Anesthesiologist in Pain and Palliative Care, Colombian Pain Institute (INCODOL)
2014–2017 — Anesthesiologist, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital
2014–2019 — Difficult Airway Instructor, SCARE CLASA and WFSA
2013–2017 — Basic and Advanced CPR Instructor, SCARE

While at Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital, he provided anesthetic care for surgical patients including adults and children. At INCODOL, he treats both outpatients and inpatients with acute and chronic pain. He also provides continuous regional anesthesia as part of advanced pain therapy.

Education & Academic Background

2019 — Specialist in Pain and Palliative Care, CES University
2014 — Specialist in Anesthesiology, CES University
2007 — Physician and Surgeon Degree, University of Antioquia

Academic Research & Recognition

Dr. Toro presents original research at international medical congresses. He studied how articular radiofrequency – a procedure using heat to reduce joint pain – affects patients with osteoarthritis. The doctor also conducted a retrospective study on ultrasound-guided injections. This research included the pericapsular nerve group block (PENG) technique for hip pain.

Selected Presentations and Awards

2021 — "Ultrasound guided injections for chronic pain," Poster Presentation at ASRA meeting, San Francisco
2016 — "Articular radiofrequency in patients with osteoarthritis," World Institute of Pain, New York
2013 — Recognition as a comprehensive SADEA resident
Outstanding performance award for ten undergraduate medicine semesters