BRIAN J. VILLAFUERTE TRISOLINI, MD

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Omaha, Nebraska, 68105

Phone: 402-***-**** (mobile)

Email:

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Short Biograph:

International medical graduate committed to developing the best skills of diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from neurological disorders and stroke. I have a special interest in stroke neurology in the acute settings.

Inquisitiveness, adaptability, teamwork, and dedication are the hallmark of my practice in patient care, research, and academics.

Education

Years Degree Institution Location

Post-graduate

7/2022-6/2023 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD Neurovascular fellowship

7/2019-6/2022 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER OMAHA, NE Neurology residency

7/2018-6/2019 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER OMAHA, NE Intern year, Neurology residency

02/2016-2018 HYPNOS INSTITUTO DEL SUEÑO LIMA, PERU

Research Fellow in Sleep Medicine and Neurology

Licensure

09/2017 ECFMG Certified (ID 1-011-353-8)

Step 1 score : 242

Step 2 CS : Passed

Step 2 CK score : 249

Step 3 : Passed

Graduate UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA LIMA, PERU

01/2009-12/2015 MD Honor student

Research Experience

02/2016 - 2018 HYPNOS INSTITUTO DEL SUEÑO, CLINICA SAN FELIPE LIMA, PERU

Medical Research Fellow in Sleep Medicine and Neurology, Darwin Vizcarra, MD. Actively participated in the following research projects:

-Lead investigator in evaluating the effect of upper airway resistance syndrome on health-related quality of life (using SF-36).

-Lead Investigator in evaluating the progression of multiple sclerosis on health-related quality of life (using SF-36).

-Clinical Coordinator of clinical trial phase 3: an open label, oral fingolimod for treatment of remittent recurrent multiple sclerosis.

-Lead Investigator in evaluating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome in pediatric population in Peru.

10/2012 – 12/2016 UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA LIMA, PERU

Junior investigator at the UNIDAD DE CONOCIMIENTO Y EVIDENCIA, German Malaga Rodriguez, MD, MSc.

Knowledge and Evidence (acronym in English for CONEVID) is the center of research of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia allied with the Mayo Clinic Research Center. CONEVID is specialized in chronic non-transmissible diseases.

Clinical Experience

04/2014 – 06/2014 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, UW SEATTLE, WA

Clinical clerkship at the Department of Internal Medicine, John Sheffield, MD and Clinical clerkship at the Department of Neurology, Eric Kraus, MD.

07/2018 – 06/2019 UNIVERISTY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER OMAHA, NE

Internship at the Department of Internal Medicine

07/2019 – 06/2022 UNIVERISTY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER OMAHA, NE

Neurology residency program at the Department of Neurological Sciences. Received modified Rankin Scale, NIHSS and Emergency Neurological Life Support training and certification.

07/2022 – 06/2023 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD

Neurovascular fellowship at the Department of Neurological Sciences.

Work Experience

2016 and 2017 UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA LIMA, PERU

Assistant professor, Martin Tipismana, MD. Participated in the development and execution of the first and second seminar of sleep medicine in Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Participated in a case-based seminar of Sleep medicine for medical students.

02/2016 - 10/2017 UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA LIMA, PERU

Associate professor, Michael Cieza, MD, Msc. Associate professor and course coordinator for preparation of medical students in their senior year. Performed as a lecturer with review classes in selected topics in Basic Sciences, Neurology and Internal medicine, including assessment questions. Evaluated score progression of medical students along the course by using 10 self-assessments and giving a feedback based on strong and weak points.

Courses and Extracurricular Activities

07/2017 - 08/2017, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Karin Yeatts, DrPH. Lorraine Alexander, DrPH, Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health.

07/2017 - 08/2017, Neurostatus e-Test: Interactive Test and Certification tool for a standardized neurological examination and assessment of Kurtzke`s Functional Systems and Expanded Disability Status Scale in multiple sclerosis.

06/2017 - 09/2017 Statistics for Medical Professionals, Kristin Sainani, DrPH, Statistics for Medical Professionals.

Volunteering

02/2016 – 2018 ASOCIACIÓN PERUANA DE MEDICINA DEL SUEÑO LIMA, PERU

Medical researcher, Darwin Vizcarra, MD. Responsible for diffusion of sleep medicine to the general population by using facebook, twitter, radio and television to improve awareness in sleep disorders. Performed as the regional delegate in Peru on World Sleep day 2016 and 2017.

Peer reviewed articles

Villafuerte-Trisolini B, Adrianzén-Álvarez F, Duque KR, Palacios-García J, Vizcarra-Escobar D. Cyclic Alternating Pattern Associated with Catathrenia and Bruxism in a 10-Year-Old Patient. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2017, Mar; 13(3): 511-512. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 28095970. Pub Status: Published.

Zamora-Niño CF, Villafuerte-Trisolini BJ, Vizcarra-Escobar DR. A case of positional central sleep apnea due to compression of the left vertebral artery on brainstem. Sleep Sci. 2018 Jul-Aug;11(4):211-214. doi: 10.5935/1984-0063.20180034. PMID: 30746037; PMCID: PMC6361311.

Vizcarra, Darwin R, Cruz, Ana G, Rojas, Edgar, Mori, Nicanor, Caparó, César, Castañeda, Carlos C, Castro, Sheila, Gavidia, Jorge M, González, Oscar, Huertas, Marco, Meza, María, Montalván, Víctor, Rivara, Alda, Adrianzén, Fiorella, Duque, Kevin, Serván, Sebastián A, Villafuerte, Brian J, Vizcarra, Joaquín A, Zamudio, Rodrigo, Neira, Elsa R, Carrá, Adriana, Fernández, Oscar, & Rivera, Víctor. (2019). Guía de Práctica Clínica para el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de Esclerosis Múltiple en Adultos. Revista de Neuro-Psiquiatría, 82(4), 242-257. Cited in Scielo. Pub Status: Published.

Villafuerte-Trisolini B, Taha M, Matloub M, Diesing S. A case of monocytic pleocytosis in West Nile virus encephalitis and review of the literature. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2020 Oct; Pub Status: Published online to be assigned to sept-oct issue.

Non peer reviewed articles

Villafuerte-Trisolini B, Adrianzén-Álvarez F, Serván-Lozano S, Vizcarra-Pasapera JA, Duque K, Málaga-Rodríguez G, Pizarro-Salas E, Córdova Ccasa D, and Vizcarra-Escobar D. Fatigue and sleep deprivation in interns of medicine and its burden in vehicle driving. J Sleep Med & Disord. (2017) 4(3):1082.

Poster Presentation

Palacios J, Villafuerte B. (October, 2016). CASE REPORT: A Case of Area Postrema Syndrome as a Debut of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Poster presented at: ANA 2016, 141st annual meeting of the american neurology association; Baltimore, MD, USA.

Villafuerte B, Adrianzén F, Duque K, Zamudio R, Vizcarra D. (April, 2017). Analysis of clinical practice guidelines in Multiple Sclerosis using the Agree tool Poster presented at: AAN Annual Meeting 2017; Boston, MA, USA.

Oral Presentation

Duque K, Villafuerte B. (February, 2017). Polysomnographic Parameters and Sleep- Related Variables Associated to Leukoaraiosis in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral Presentation presented at: International Stroke Conference 2017; Houston, TX, USA.

Selected Medical School and Awards

Scholarship for Clerkships in Adult Neurology on 2014, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Scholarship for Clerkships in Internal Medicine on 2014 University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Scholarship for international clinical experience (Fondo de apoyo a la movilidad estudiantil) in Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, on 2014.

Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies

Member of American Academy of Neurology since 2018.

Languages

Spanish (Native), English (Advanced) and French (Intermediate).

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