Credentials & Philanthropy

A lifetime dedicated to surgical precision and humanitarian service

Highest Standards of Surgical Care

Dual board certification represents the gold standard in North American surgical clinical excellence.

FRCSC

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.

FACS

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Global recognition for surgeons whose qualifications, training, professional competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation.

Chief of Surgery

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

Providing clinical leadership for surgical departments at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital.

A Foundation of Excellence

2018–2021

Surgical Leadership Course

Harvard University

Executive leadership training in surgical practice and healthcare management.

2007

Clinical Fellowship in General Surgery

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

Advanced clinical fellowship program enhancing specialized surgical expertise.

2002–2007

General Surgery Residency Program

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario

Comprehensive Canadian surgical residency leading to FRCSC certification.

2001–2002

Ontario IMG Clerkship Program

Queen's University / KGH, Kingston, Ontario

International medical graduate clerkship program for Canadian medical integration.

1993–1996

Postgraduate in General Surgery

San Carlos University of Guatemala & Hospital of Social Security Service

Rigorous postgraduate surgical training program in Guatemala.

1989

Clinical Science Review Course

Stanley H. Kaplan Educational Center, Toronto, Ontario

Intensive clinical science preparation for Canadian medical licensing examinations.

1982–1988

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Fundamental medical education and initial surgical training.

Licensing & Certification

FRCSC

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Canada

Achieved in 2009

MCCQE Part II

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part II

Passed in 2002

MCCQE Part I

Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part I

Passed in 1998

MCC Evaluating Exam

Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination

Passed in 1991

Recognized Affiliations

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Royal College of Surgeons Canada

🇺🇸

American College of Surgeons

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College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario

🩺

Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

🔬

Canadian Association of General Surgeons

📋

Ontario Association of General Surgeons

🌐

Society of American Gastrointestinal & Laparoscopic Surgeons

💉

Canadian Society of Phlebology

🌎

Junior Fellow, International College of Surgeons

Recognized Excellence

2021

Ontario Health Grant

Community Response Surgical Transition Study

2020

NOAMA Grant

Pilonidal Cyst Investigation

2019

Clinical Teaching Award

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (also 2015, 2011)

2018

NOAMA Grant

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Stage 2 — Fund for second stage of ERAS project

2015

Symposium in Honor of Dr. Hector Roldan

Organized by medical students — Chronic Renal Failure Symposium, University of San Carlos, Guatemala

2014

Board of Excellence Award & NOAMA Grant

Board of Excellence recognition; NOAMA grant for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) research

2006

Pfizer Award

Recognized for excellence during surgical training

Faculty & Administrative Roles

Chief of Surgery

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

December 2019 – Present

Associate Professor

General Surgery, Northern Ontario School of Medicine

2017 – Present

Faculty Research Coordinator

Department of Surgery, NOSM

July 2019 – Present

Chair, Medical Quality Assurance

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

October 2019 – Present

ATLS Instructor

Advanced Trauma Life Support Teacher

Ottawa, Kingston & Hamilton — 2005–2007

Staff General Surgeon

Huntsville District Memorial Hospital

2007 – Present

Peer-Reviewed Research

Canadian Urological Association Journal April 2010 | Volume 4, Issue 2

Laparoscopic Excision of a Large Extra-Adrenal Perirenal Myelolipoma

Darren Beiko, MD, FRCSC, DABU; Hector Roldan, MD; Sandip K. SenGupta, MD, FRCPC, FCAP; Ralph L. George, MD, FRCSC

Advancing Medical Knowledge

2023

Regional Research Lead

Leading regional research initiatives in Huntsville

2022

NOAMA Grant Review Research Team

Peer review and evaluation of research grant applications

2021

Northern Health Research Conference

Presentation on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) outcomes

2016

3rd Year Medical Student Supervision & Studies

Low Dose CT Protocol research; Access to Mammography in Northern Ontario study; NOAMA Grant Review Team

Advancing Rural Healthcare

Contributing to medical knowledge through peer-reviewed research

Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine October–December 2023 | Volume 28, Issue 4

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Reduces Length of Stay in a Small Rural Hospital in Northern Ontario

Hector A. Roldan MD, FRCSC, FACS (Corresponding Author)

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.

Peer-Reviewed Research
Rural Healthcare Focus
Improved Patient Outcomes
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Open Access

Giving Back to Guatemala

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.

2

Buildings Completed

9+

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."

Key Projects:

  • Dental Clinic with 3 full cubicles
  • Primary School serving local children
  • Sustainable Clean Water Supply System
Jocotán Guatemala City GUATEMALA