Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional References
Training
Professional Roles
Affiliations
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Mariela Angelina Castillo Betancourth

Mariela Angelina Castillo Betancourth

MD Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Tegucigalpa

Summary

Dynamic ophthalmologist with a successful history of spearheading national blindness prevention initiatives, academic instruction, and delivering exceptional surgical services. Established and managed innovative ophthalmology programs, including simulation-based education and low vision rehabilitation. Committed to advancing eye health standards in Honduras through superior clinical expertise, educational advocacy, and public health campaigns.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Salud Integral ZOE
01.2013 - 12.2017
  • Provided exceptional care by addressing both medical and emotional needs of patients during consultations and treatments.
  • Outpatient and emergency consultations
  • High volume cataract surgery
  • Low vision care with visual rehab team

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Docencia Oftalmológico (CEDOA)
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Provided exceptional care by addressing both medical and emotional needs of patients during consultations and treatments.
  • Performed comprehensive eye exams to detect vision problems, resulting in better quality of life for patients.
  • Performed and interpreted diagnostic and clinical tests.
  • Provided or directed provision of postoperative care.

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Rehabilitación Visual y Óptica (CERVO)
08.2017 - Current
  • Specialized in Low vision care
  • Carried out eye surgery using operating microscopes to perform Cataract and glaucoma surgery.
  • Participated actively in professional associations, staying up-to-date on current trends and developments within the field of ophthalmology.
  • Improved patient outcomes by accurately diagnosing and treating various eye conditions and diseases.

Attending Ophthalmologist

Hospital San Felipe
08.2016 - 09.2024
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism, adhering to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards within the field of ophthalmology.
  • Instructed residents, interns and other opthalmological trainees in treatment and scientific theory.
  • Performed comprehensive eye exams to detect vision problems, resulting in better quality of life for patients.
  • Assessed and examined approximately 100 patients at week to develop accurate diagnoses.

Med School Professor, Ophthalmology

Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH)
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Med School Professor in Ophthalmologist Rotation.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

Translator for thesis on family planning decision-making

ASHONPLAFA
09.2005 - 09.2005
  • Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with communication quality.
  • Collaborated with fellow translators to ensure consistency in language usage and style across all survey.

General Practitioner in outpatient and emergency care

Mobile Medical Rescue
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Education

Residency Program - Ophthalmology

San Felipe General Hospital / National Autonomous University of Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
05.2010 - 01.2012

M.D. - Med School

National Autonomous University of Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
05.2000 - 01.2009

High School Diploma - Science and Letters

Instituto Salesiano María Auxiliadora
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
01.1987 - 01.1998

Skills

Comprehensive visual evaluations

Professional References

  • Dr. Luis Lagos, Ophthalmologist, Oftalmocentro, luislagos2@gmail.com
  • Dr. Gabriela López, Ophthalmologist, Honduran Social Security Institute, gabychiessa@yahoo.com


Training

  • Facoemulsification Virtual Practice Course, Colombian Society of Ophthalmology, Bogotá, 10/01/17
  • Introduction to Low Vision (Online), Mayo Center & Latin American Association, Argentina, 08/01/15
  • Visual Rehabilitation in Low Vision, ICEVI and UNAN, Nicaragua, 11/01/13, 06/30/14
  • RAAB Survey, National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey, Honduras, 01/01/13
  • Academic-Cultural Exchange, Brock University (Canada) & UNAH, Ontario, 01/01/05
  • Academic Recognition, Outstanding performance in Ophthalmology Postgraduate Program, UNAH, 01/01/12
  • Scientific Research Award, Honduran Medical College, 01/01/04

Professional Roles

  • Secretary, Vision 2020 Committee, 01/01/13, Present
  • Volunteer Professor, Postgraduate Ophthalmology Program – UNAH, 01/01/16, 12/31/24
  • President, Honduran Society of Ophthalmology, 01/01/20, 12/31/24
  • Founder & Coordinator, Ophthalmology Simulation Center (ACE Global/Orbis), 01/01/21, 12/31/24
  • Co-Director, Anterior Segment Fellowship Program – ACE GLOBAL

Affiliations

Sociedad Hondureña de Oftalmologia

American Academy Ophthalmology

Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology


Timeline

Med School Professor, Ophthalmology

Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH)
06.2022 - 09.2023

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Rehabilitación Visual y Óptica (CERVO)
08.2017 - Current

Attending Ophthalmologist

Hospital San Felipe
08.2016 - 09.2024

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Docencia Oftalmológico (CEDOA)
06.2013 - 12.2015

Attending Ophthalmologist

Centro de Salud Integral ZOE
01.2013 - 12.2017

Residency Program - Ophthalmology

San Felipe General Hospital / National Autonomous University of Honduras
05.2010 - 01.2012

General Practitioner in outpatient and emergency care

Mobile Medical Rescue
04.2009 - 06.2009

Translator for thesis on family planning decision-making

ASHONPLAFA
09.2005 - 09.2005

M.D. - Med School

National Autonomous University of Honduras
05.2000 - 01.2009

High School Diploma - Science and Letters

Instituto Salesiano María Auxiliadora
01.1987 - 01.1998
Mariela Angelina Castillo BetancourthMD Comprehensive Ophthalmologist