Raúl Quispe, MD
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Centro Médico Dr. Q
Lima, Peru
Member Since: 2014
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
The AAOS has been a cornerstone of my continuous professional growth. It started with attending the Annual Meetings, and over time, through technological innovation, it evolved into leveraging its wide array of digital resources and tools. These platforms keep me up to date with evidence-based clinical guidelines, key literature, and educational videos.
As an International Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) and the Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) are my personal favorites. JAAOS delivers high-value clinical research and surgical updates, while the video library allows me to review step-by-step surgical techniques and fine details when planning complex cases. Additionally, once a month, I love exploring every feature of the AAOS Membership App to stay connected.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
"Always treat your patients and their parents the way you would want yourself and your own children to be treated." This came from one of my early mentors in pediatric orthopaedics, reminding me that as parents, making decisions for our children is often much harder and more painful than making them for ourselves. Throughout 15+ years as a specialist, this mindset has guided me to approach every case—whether simple or complex—with deep care, laying the foundation for strong, empathetic relationships with my patients and their families.
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
I divide my days into three distinct blocks. Early morning is dedicated to my most complex surgical cases and high-priority tasks; it’s also when my creative energy peaks, so I use this window to advance strategic projects or solve challenging clinical problems. The middle of the day covers routine clinical consultations and standard procedures. Finally, I reserve the evening block to unwind, learn something new, or plan upcoming activities and surgeries.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
I’m working on getting back into reading non-medical books and novels for 30 to 40 minutes at least 3 to 4 times a week. Between family, clinical practice, travel, and academic commitments, finding that quiet time is a challenge, but I’m making it a priority.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Long-distance running (I am an active marathoner) and outdoor cooking, particularly the art of slow-roasting cuts of meat on my ceramic grill for my family and friends.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
I love running and operating to rock music! The tougher the workout or the more complex the surgery, the heavier the rock. When I’m out on a long run, my running cadence naturally syncs up perfectly with the beat of the drums.