A lifetime dedicated to surgical precision and humanitarian service
Dual board certification represents the gold standard in North American surgical clinical excellence.
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The primary governing body for specialized medical standards in Canada. Fellow status confirms rigorous training and examination in general surgery.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Global recognition for surgeons whose qualifications, training, professional competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Providing clinical leadership for surgical departments at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.
Executive leadership training in surgical practice and healthcare management.
Advanced clinical fellowship program enhancing specialized surgical expertise.
Comprehensive Canadian surgical residency leading to FRCSC certification.
International medical graduate clerkship program for Canadian medical integration.
Rigorous postgraduate surgical training program in Guatemala.
Intensive clinical science preparation for Canadian medical licensing examinations.
Fundamental medical education and initial surgical training.
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Canada
Achieved in 2009
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part II
Passed in 2002
Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part I
Passed in 1998
Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination
Passed in 1991
Community Response Surgical Transition Study
Pilonidal Cyst Investigation
Northern Ontario School of Medicine (also 2015, 2011)
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Stage 2 — Fund for second stage of ERAS project
Organized by medical students — Chronic Renal Failure Symposium, University of San Carlos, Guatemala
Board of Excellence recognition; NOAMA grant for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) research
Recognized for excellence during surgical training
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
December 2019 – Present
General Surgery, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
2017 – Present
Department of Surgery, NOSM
July 2019 – Present
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
October 2019 – Present
Advanced Trauma Life Support Teacher
Ottawa, Kingston & Hamilton — 2005–2007
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital
2007 – Present
Leading regional research initiatives in Huntsville
Peer review and evaluation of research grant applications
Presentation on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) outcomes
Low Dose CT Protocol research; Access to Mammography in Northern Ontario study; NOAMA Grant Review Team
Contributing to medical knowledge through peer-reviewed research
A prospective cohort study demonstrating how Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols significantly reduce hospital length of stay for patients undergoing colorectal surgery in rural settings. The study matched ERAS patients with control groups to assess outcomes including pre-operative preparation, post-operative mobility, and patient adherence to recovery protocols.
Dr. Roldan is deeply committed to improving healthcare and education in his native Guatemala through the Optimum Services Organization (OSO).
For over a decade, Dr. Roldan and his colleague Juan Carlos Vasquez have worked to bring essential services to the poorest regions of Guatemala. Their mission is to provide opportunities for self-sustainability through healthcare and education.
Buildings Completed
Years of Service
"I always looked at the disparities and inequalities when I grew up there and my motivation
is to give back to my country. They need a little hand, an opportunity, to be
self-sustainable."