Trauma and Pregnancy

Carlos is a consultant emergency and trauma surgeon as well as a humanitarian surgeon. He originally trained in Chile first as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and after completing it he trained as a general surgeon. Then he continued his post grad studies in Sydney,Australia where he obtained his qualifications in trauma and emergency surgery. He then worked as a consultant trauma surgeon in Sydney until he moved 10 years back to London in the same position in 2 different MTC (Kings College and St Georges), He was appointed as a consultant surgeon In Birmingham MTC in 2024.

During early stages of his career and following one of his dreams and passions Carlos joined MSF (Doctors without borders) and has been deployed to all 5 continents during his missions. 

Using his unique skillsets he has been in the role of O&G and trauma Surgeon, Carlos has invested a significant amount of time on medical situations where these skills can be required and armed conflicts as well as natural disasters are 2 examples. He has hold the role of advisor for MSF in O&G and Trauma in 2 different periods. He is also part of the MSF telemedicine advisors. He has equally had several missions with ICRC and WHO.

Carlos is the surgical lead for CRASSH healthcare in conflict research network from Cambridge University.

Dr Pilasi is passionate about delivering quality medical care directly in the field and through trainings, both standard trauma courses in high income countries and as well trainings specifically addressed to humanitarian doctors and bedside teaching as part of MSF responsibilities.