Dr. Javier Chavarria Alvarado
Orthopedics
About
Dr. Oldemar Chavarría Céspedes is an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist based in Costa Rica who practices in Hospital CIMA San Jose (Torre 1, Floor 5) with a specialization in sports traumatology and musculoskeletal care of patients of all ages, including infants and the elderly. He is an expert at CIMA with more than 18 years of experience and a reputation of an active lifestyle approach to orthopedic medicine.
Professional Background
- Based in: San José (Escazú), Costa Rica
- Present Institution: Hospital CIMA San Jose, Torre 1, Piso 5, Consultorio 9.
Innovations & Contributions
Dr. Chavarría is characterized by a long career of clinical practice, institutional leadership, and teaching in various universities in Costa Rica.
- Former Department Chief: Worked as Head of Orthopedics at one of the largest public hospitals in Costa Rica, Hospital San Juan de Dios.
- Sports Traumatology: Specialist in sports-related injuries, who has worked with runners, athletes, and dancers.
- Medical Coverage: Team physician with a motorcycle club more than 30 years.
- Academic Positions: Professor of Surgery at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica and Universidad Nacional (UNA); postgraduate professor at Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR); earned a teaching degree at UCIMED.
- Board Registration: licensed with the Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica (Cod. MED1919).
Good to Know
Specialties
Languages Spoken
Awards
• Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Costa Rican Orthopedic and Traumatology Association
• Advanced Shoulder Surgery Techniques in Rosemont, IL, and Joint Replacement
Orthopedic Surgeon
CIMA San Jose
Internships
International Training
M.D.
Universidad Autónoma de Centro América
Specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology
Universidad de Costa Rica
CIMA San Jose
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