Milko Garces Ruiz
International Medical Graduate
Lima
Summary
Passionate 26 year old medical graduate from Lima, Peru with a strong interest in the Neurosurgical field of medicine. Fluent English and Spanish speaker, and have medical rotations in various specialties both in Lima and the United States.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Detecta Clinic
Lima
03.2024 - Current
Observed and assisted on various surgical cases including:
- Oncological Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- General Surgery
Founder & Executive Director
Angeles Rosados
Lima
03.2021 - Current
- Founded a non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to diagnostics, surgical oncology and reconstructive surgery for underserved patients
- Successfully funded and facilitated over 20 surgeries and procedures to date through strategic fundraising and partnerships.
- Currently oversee operations, donor relations, and patient selection processes to ensure maximum efficiency.
Internship
Instituto Nacional De Enfermedades Neoplasicas
04.2023 - 02.2024
Completed 10 month internship at INEN, Peru's largest oncological hospital, where I:
- Observed and assisted in surgeries
- Assisted with clinical histories and physical exams
- Treated patients under supervision
- Attended seminars
- Managed patient hospitalizations and discharges.
Internal Medicine Rotation
Hospital Nacional Dos De Mayo
10.2022 - 11.2022
Completed 2 month Internal Medicine rotation where I:
- Treated and cured patients under supervision
- Assisted with clinical histories
- Assisted with physical examinations.
Neurosurgery Rotation
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
06.2022 - 07.2022
Completed 1 month neurosurgery rotation at Providence St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, where I:
- Observed surgeries
- Assisted on clinical case conferences
- Presented clinical cases to neurosurgery board
Surgical Oncology Rotation
Instituto Nacional De Enfermedades Neoplasicas
05.2022 - 06.2022
Completed 2 month rotation at INEN, Peru's largest oncological hospital, where I:
- Observed and assisted in surgeries under supervision
- Assisted with clinical histories and physical exams
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
Lima, Peru 04.2017 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Lima, Peru 05.2001 -
Publications
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Assessment, Diagnosis, and Prediction of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Cureus · Sep 27, 2025
doi:10.7759/cureus.93376
A Comprehensive Review of the Role of the Latest Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Techniques and Outcomes for Brain and Spinal Surgeries
Cureus · May 23, 2025
doi:10.7759/cureus.84682
Prepectoral and Retropectoral Breast-implant–Associated Anaplastic Large-cell Lymphoma
PRS: Global Open · Jan 10, 2024
doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005520
Voluntary Experience
Caritas Felices, Clínica Delgado – Lima, Perú
September 2019, December 2019, February 2024
- Assisted lead surgeons in over 20 pro bono reconstructive procedures for pediatric patients with cleft lip and palate.
- Obtained and documented detailed medical histories for a high volume of patients to ensure accurate surgical planning