Juan Salinas

Background

Salinas, Juan was born on September 23, 1951 in Potosi, Bolivia. Son of Juan and Elena Salinas.

Education

Bachelor of Science, American Institute, Cochabamba, Bolivia, 1969. Doctor Medicine and Surgery, University San Simon, Cochabamba, 1978. Postgraduate, Institute Ophthalmology, La Paz, Bolivia, 1981.

Master of Science in Advanced Ophthalmology, University Bristol, England, 1990.

Career

General practice Bolivian Mining Corporation, Potosi, 1978—1979. Resident Institute Ophthalmology, 1980—1981. Ophthalmologist Bolivian Mining Corporation, Catavi and Potosi, Bolivia, 1982—1988, Hospital Viedma, Cochabamba, 1986—1988.

Senior house officer West Wales Hospital, Carmarthen, Wales, 1990, registrar Wales, staff grade ophthalmologist Wales, associate specialist Wales.

Achievements

• Juan Salinas has been listed as a noteworthy ophthalmologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Royal College Ophthalmology, Rotary (president 1985-1986, 1997-1998).

Interests

• Football, golf, wines.

Connections

Married Maria Del CArmen Quiroga, January 7, 1975. Children: Patricia, Maria Elena, Juan J.