José Álvarez de Choudens
José Álvarez de Choudens | |
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| Born | 1922 Arroyo, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Occupation(s) | Neurosurgeon; public health official |
| Known for | Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico (1973) |
José Álvarez de Choudens (1922, Arroyo, Puerto Rico) was a neurosurgeon and Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico. He was recognized for pioneering the accreditation of neurosurgical training programs in Puerto Rico and for strengthening the island's public health infrastructure.