Background
Vera, Leonardo Mario was born on February 11, 1951 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Mario Hernan Vera and Maria Magdalena Gonzalez.
Vera, Leonardo Mario was born on February 11, 1951 in Santiago, Chile. Son of Mario Hernan Vera and Maria Magdalena Gonzalez.
Doctor of Medicine, U. Chile, 1976; degree in orthopaedic surgery, U. Chile, 1978; degree in arthroscopic surgery, Hospital Joint Diseases, 1987; diploma in business administration, Adolfo Ibairez U., 1997.
Resident orthopaedic surgery, National Health Sys., Santiago, 1976-1978;
orthopaedic surgeon, Iquique (Chile) Hospital, 1978-1982;
orthopaedic surgeon, Medicos Asociados Las Bellotas, Santiago, since 1982;
orthopaedic surgeon, Chilean Air Force Hospital, Santiago, 1982-1985;
orthopaedic surgeon, U. Chile, Santiago, 1985-1988. Fellow Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1979. Consultant U. Chile, 1972-1973.
Mem.tech. auxiliary anaesthesia National Health Svc., Santiago, 1973-1976. Director Medicos Asociados Las Bellotas, since 1982.
Member Chilean Society Orthopaedic Surgery, International Arthroscopy Association, Rotary Club Santa Elena (president 1995-1996).
Married Cristina Benavente, January 3, 1975. Children: Cristina, Leonardo, Paulina, Josefina.