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(*)Gabriel A. Centanaro M.D.
Neurólogo Clínico e Intensivista
Especialista Servicio de Neurología - Hospital Militar Central
Médico Intensivista Clínica San Pedro Claver - ISS
Docente Pregrado y Postgrado Facultad de Medicina - Universidad Militar
Nueva Granada
Docente Adscrito Facultad de Medicina - Universidad Nacional de Colombia