Francisco Jarufe is a seasoned neurocirujano with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, currently serving at Hospital del Trabajador ACHS and Clínica MEDS since 2017 and 2023, respectively. Francisco also holds the position of project director at Columna.cl and Neuromed.cl, focusing on spinal pain treatment and minimally invasive techniques. Since 2004, Francisco has been a neurocirujano at Hospital Militar de Santiago. Francisco's educational background includes a Médico-Cirujano degree from Universidad de Chile and numerous advanced diplomas and degrees, such as a Master's in business administration from Universitat de Barcelona, a diploma in chronic pain treatment from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and an ongoing Master's in ecoguided pain intervention from Universidad de Salamanca.