The Future of Thoracic Surgery


Dr. Juan Carlos Varon in the bronchoscopy suite


Actually, this title sounds way too dire for the pleasant and relaxed day I spent over at Hospital Santa Clara, interviewing Dr. Barrios, Thoracic Surgeon and two Thoracic residents, Dr. Juan Carlos Veron and Dr. Carlos Carvajal.. But it’s essentially true as I talked to the up and coming Dr. Barrios, and the future thoracic surgeons… Dr. Barrios is currently involved in some very interesting treatments for metastatic cancer.

Dr. Juan Carlos Varon, unmasked

Dr. Carlos Carvajal

I also interviewed Dr. Juan Manuel Troncoso and his partner, Dr. Elena Facundo, two general surgeons who are currently involved in some interesting projects..