They say gratitude is the memory of the heart, and that feeling now points towards a Peruvian medical professional who has decided to close an important chapter in his professional life. This time we are talking about doctor Edgar Amorín Kajatt, a physician specialized in oncological and thoracic surgery, considered an authority in his field and a reference for other health professionals in Peru and abroad.
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Doctor Amorín Kajjat, born in Ayacucho and possessing an extensive professional career and broad academic training in countries such as Germany, the United States, and Japan, says goodbye to the National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (INEN) after 44 years. As you read, more than four decades dedicated to health service in terms of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cancer research.
Those who know him and have been treated by him at some point consider him a doctor who stands out not only for his knowledge and accurate diagnoses but also for an important and crucial detail for anyone seeking help during illness: his humane treatment.
“He is a very skilled and super humane doctor. When people from the provinces needed appointments with him, he accepted and attended to them at Neoplastic with a huge heart,” said a source familiar with the doctor when consulted by this newspaper.
According to El Comercio, doctor Amorín Kajatt leaves INEN to work in the private sector. He is currently training to obtain certification in robotic surgery with the Da Vinci system.
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A life dedicated to study and saving lives
Doctor Edgar Amorín Kajatt studied at the National University of San Marcos and specialized at INEN. He complemented his academic training at prominent centers in Germany, the United States, and Japan. He is also a Master in Medical Ethics and Bioethics and Doctor of Medicine.
He was head of the Thorax Department, director of Surgery, and general director of INEN. He is considered a pioneer in Peru in minimally invasive robotic surgery and in the use of laser for surgeries of pulmonary metastases. He is also a promoter of robotic surgery at INEN.
In the field of research, he has published various scientific articles and books, and has also participated in international research and held positions in medical societies. His professional work has received recognition from important institutions such as the Congress of the Republic, the Medical College of Peru, and the Andean Parliament, among others.
Doctor Edgar Amorín Kajatt is a happy husband and proud father of three children. Besides medicine, which is his passion, he engages in other activities he enjoys enthusiastically such as playing fronton, swimming, and playing guitar.
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