Dr. Villafuerte completed extensive subspecialty fellowship training at some of the world’s most respected institutions, including Harvard Medical School–affiliated hospitals, the University of Sheffield (UK), and leading academic medical centers in the United States.

His advanced training includes:

• Orthopedic Sports Medicine

• Orthopedic Trauma (AO Fellowship)

• Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

• Joint Reconstruction & Biological Arthroplasty

• Musculoskeletal Oncology

• Limb Lengthening & Deformity Reconstruction

This rare breadth of expertise allows Dr. Villafuerte to provide comprehensive, nuanced orthopedic opinions—particularly valuable for complex cases, second opinions, and surgical planning.

International Training & Expertise

Board Certification & Licensure

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) – Board Certified

• Costa Rican Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Board Certified

• Fully licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, USA, and Costa Rica

Dr. Villafuerte is also a current Examiner for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2024–Present), contributing directly to the standards that define orthopedic excellence in the United States.

Leadership & Academic Contributions

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Villafuerte has held numerous leadership and educational roles, including:

• Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, VA Boston Healthcare System

• Associate Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, VA Boston

• Residency Education Leadership at Boston University School of Medicine

• Examiner, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

He has authored peer-reviewed publications in leading orthopedic journals, contributed to international consensus guidelines, and written textbook chapters used by clinicians worldwide.

Dr. Villafuerte’s care made all the difference in my recovery—truly grateful.

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★★★★★