Languages Spoken
Native Language: Spanish
Language: English
Professional Training and Certifications:
Medical School
1985: Medical School: University of Nuevo León in Monterrey, México.
Residency
1990: General Surgery at University Hospital in Monterrey, México.
Additional Professional Training
He is a ATLS instructor, worked at the Shock Trauma Center of the University Hospital in Monterrey.
Fellowship at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
He did a new fellowship as Transplant Surgeon in the Clinic Hospital, University of Barcelona, in Barcelona.
He returned to Monterrey, México where he actually is a transplant surgeon of the Transplant Service at the University Hospital.
Has been working at CHRISTUS Muguerza Group since 2002 as part of the Transplant Service.
Notable Professional Achievements/Honors:
Dr. Zapata has published more than 15 papers in national and international medicine journals, and recently finished a doctoral degree in Medicine at the University of Nuevo León.