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Roles
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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Biography
Dr. Arturo Rios-Diaz, MD is a board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon who completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Administrative Chief Resident. He is also a board-certified general surgeon through the American Board of Surgery, having completed his General Surgery Residency at Thomas Jefferson University, where he received the 16th Annual Hebert E. Cohn, MD, Technical Excellence Award for exceptional surgical skill.
Dr. Rios-Diaz earned his MD from the Luis Razetti School of Medicine at the Central University of Venezuela. He completed postdoctoral fellowships in Health Services Research at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Clinical Outcomes Research at the University of Pennsylvania, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics from Harvard Catalyst.
With over 100 publications and 160 presentations, he serves on the Resident Advisory Board for the PRS Journal -
Education & Training
Education
Post Graduate Training
Licensures and Certifications
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Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching and mentorship, focusing on proper surgical technique, effective surgical management, and evidence-based practice. My approach emphasizes hands-on learning, clear communication, and building confidence in decision-making. I also value research as a platform for mentorship, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with trainees on collaborative projects that connect clinical questions with data-driven answers. By creating an environment that encourages curiosity and teamwork, I aim to support trainees in developing their skills and contributing meaningfully to patient care and research. -
Research Interests
Dr. Rios Diaz’s research focuses on evaluating the impact of surgical interventions on clinical outcomes, patient-centered metrics, and healthcare resource utilization. His work addresses questions about treatment efficacy, healthcare delivery, and system-level efficiency, using advanced statistical methodologies across diverse data sources. By examining outcomes such as mortality, complications, and quality of life, he aims to identify gaps in care and inform strategies to optimize surgical practices and healthcare resource allocation. -
Publications
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