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Dr. Hector Rivera GonzalezDate of Birth: December 16, 1954 Residence: Costa Rica Cartago Marital Status: Married Preparation: Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (25 + years) University of Costa Rica-fellow Hospital Gea González. Mexico City, Federal District Professional Practice Background Currently: Chief Surgeon of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital from 1993 to date. Sales Coordinator of services in the National Insurance Institute in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from 1992 to date. Teaching Coordinator for residents in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in RA Calderón Guardia Hospital. Teaching Coordinator in the University of Costa Rica, Universidad Hispanoamerica and CENDEISSS in the branch of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Hospital R.A. Calderon Guardia Background Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Assistant at Hospital Mexico-National Children's Hospital Update, organization and congressman, dedicated in programs of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Active Member of the Costarican Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Attendance at clinical sessions in Calderón Guardia Hospital Organization and participation in numerous conferences and symposia of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. |
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Dr. Luis Carlos Pastor PachecoResidence: Santa Ana Costa Rica Marital Status: Married Preparation: Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (25 + years) University of Costa Rica, Mexico Hospital Professional Practice Background Currently: Chief Surgeon of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hospital Mexico from 1998 to date. Teaching Coordinator for residents in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Hospital Mexico. Coordinator and Director at a national level of the postgraduate Unit of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Costa Rica since 1993. Background Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery assistant at Hospital Mexico Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery assistant at National Rehabilitation Center, CENARE. Head of Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery services in Hospital México. Update, organization and congressman, dedicated in programs of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Active Member of Costa Rican Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Costa Rica. Attendance at Mexico Hospital clinical sessions. Organization and participation in numerous conferences and symposia of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Awards and Recognition Best surgical area Coordinator For his loyalty and dedication to the Social Security Fund. |
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Juan Ramón Poveda XatruchDate of Birth: January 21, 1967 Age: 44 years Marital Status: Married Birthplace: Panama City, Panama Preparation: Autonomous University of Central America, Costa Rica.1985-1989. Title: Doctor of Medicine. University of Costa Rica. 1994-1999. Title: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. (Honor Graduate). Professional Practice Background Academic Experience: Ad-honorem Professor of the Department of Surgery (Charter School of Medical Sciences of Central America) of the Hospital San Juan de Dios 1995-1996. Training of doctors, nurses, social workers and health personnel from the area in 1997. Association for Aid to Burned Children. Integrated treatment course for burned patients. Hospital Nursing Staff Dr. RA Calderon G. May 1997. Treatment of soft tissue injuries. Hospital Dr. RA Calderon G. July 1997. Wound course for General Practitioners. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica. August 1999. Associate Professorial Chair of Surgery at the Universidad Hispanoamericana Professorial Chair in Reconstructive Surgery of the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). Ad honorem Professorial Chair of Surgery at the University of Costa Rica Rotations and Internships Visited in January 2003 as Foreign Scholars Program (foreign trainees) the Conference of Breast Surgery in Atlanta and visited the Service of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama (Birmingham) with Dr Luis O. Vasconez. Partnerships Active Member of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Active member of the Ibero Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery. Ex-Vice President of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Currently a member of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery |
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Gilberth de Jesús Núñez RiveraDate of Birth: May 22, 1979 Nationality: Costarican Profession: Physician and Surgeon Address: Cartago, Costa Rica Preparation: Universidad de Iberoamérica> Professional Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery Thesis: “Key Techniques for breast Reconstruction in mastectomized patients in Hospital Calderon Guardia”Languages: English, Spanish Professional Practice Background 2005-2011: Medical Director and Head of Laser Technology Service, in IIEC (Institute of Image and Body Aesthetics Costa Rica) Hospital La Católica specializing in Plastic, Reconstructive and Laser Surgery. Medical Technologist in non-Ablative and Ablative laser treatment, Fractional Erbium laser training, Fraxel realiant re-store, Fraxel re-pair, conventional and fractionated CO2 laser, Syncrhon HP and Platform , Nd-YAG 860nm, 1064nm long-pulsed, Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL)-Transderm Ultrapeel, Tri-active, glycolic peel and resins. Assistance and assistantships in various plastic, dermatologic and reconstructive surgery. Background Certificate of Achievement DERMATOLOGY Internship in the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social in the Strategic Development Center and Information on Health and Social Security CENDEISSS-Costa Rica. Hospital San Vicente de Paul. November 2 to November 13, 2009. Courses and Seminars Advanced Training Workshop Including the Science of Fractional photothermolysis and the Fraxel Laser Treatment Practicum. Reliant Technologies Fraxel Laser Treatment Advanced Training Workshop, May 1 2007. Refresher Course in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica, 29 and March 30, 2007. LHE Acne Phototherapy Course -Suplimédica International, April 2005. Advanced training course in Fotodepilation. LHE Technology-Suplimédica International, April 2005. Photorejuvenation advanced training course. LHE-Suplimédica Internacional, April 2005. Advanced Training Course in Laser therapy, body and facial Dermodynamics with Tri-Active Dermodynamic. Suplimédica, December 2005 Photo depilation and vascular lesions Smartepil II Plus. Tecnología Suplimédica, January 2006. Ambulatory Medicine Course III, UCR 15, 16, 22 and 23 March 2007 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica, March 31, 2007. Theoretical and practical course of ND YAG Laser Applications in medical-cosmetic treatments Suplimédica, April 2007. First International Course of Applied Laser Technology in Medic-cosmetic Laser and Pulsed Light Treatments, 18 to 23 June 2007. |
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Gabriela Gutiérrez LópezDate of Birth: May 22, 19799 Nationality: Costarican Profession: Physician and Surgeon Address: Moravia, Los Colegios Preparation: Doctor in Medicine and Surgery University of Iberomerica Languages: Spanish: perfect command, English: perfect command, Portuguese: perfect command, Italian: partial command Professional Practice Background 2003 - 2004 Social Service, Health Governing Area Director of Mora-Palmichal, South Central Region, Ministry of Health 2004 - 2006 Assists private surgeries in the field of Oncologic Surgery, with an average of 250 surgeries. 2007 - 2008 Body Image and Cosmetic Doctor (IEC), as a doctor of applied laser technology. 2008 - 2009 In charge doctor of Laserstetic Clinic, as a doctor of applied laser technology. 2010 - 2011 Medical Director of the Laser and Dermatologic Center of Costa Rica, as a doctor of applied laser technology. Courses and Seminars In process of certification by the American Board of Laser Surgery. ASLMS member: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. Assisted the Internal Medicine Course 2003, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, School of Medicine, San José, Costa Rica, from 19 to 21 March 2003. Ethics and Professional Responsibility Medical Course Achievement, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica, from 9 to 11 February 2004. Assisted the Refresher Seminar in Pediatrics, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas de Centroamérica "Dr. Andreas Vesalius Calleja Guzman", San José, Costa Rica, from 1 to March 12, 2004. Assisted the Refresher Seminar in Gynecology, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas de Centroamérica "Dr. Andreas Vesalius Calleja Guzman", San José, Costa Rica, from 23 to 31 March 2004. Basic Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Course Achievement (CPR), FUCODOCSA, CENDEISSS, San José, Costa Rica, from 14 to 17 February 2005. Advanced Cardiovascular Support Course Achievement (SCA), FUCODOCSA, CENDEISSS, San José, Costa Rica, from 4 to April 14, 2005. Assisted Refresher Seminar in Internal Medicine, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas de Centroamérica "Dr. Andreas Vesalius Calleja Guzman", San José, Costa Rica, from 29 August to 9 September 2005. Assisted Refresher Seminar in Surgery, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas, Escuela Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas de Centroamérica "Dr. Andreas Vesalius Calleja Guzman", San José, Costa Rica, from 12 to 22 September 2005. Visit to the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Calderon Guardia, for the participation of all teaching activities, 16 to March 30, 2007. Assistance to the First Neuromonitoring in Intensive Care Course, UNIBE, San José, Costa Rica, from 10 to 11 April 2007. Fraxel Laser Treatment Advanced Training Workshop, Science of Fractional photothermolysis and Fraxel Laser Treatment Practicum, San José, Costa Rica, April 31 and May 1, 2007. ND YAG Laser and Pulsed Laser application in medical-cosmetic treatments Theoretical and Practical Course Achievement Instituto centroamericano de Láser y Luz Pulsada, Heredia, Costa Rica from 17 to 20 April 2007. Attendance and participation in Laser Applications in Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology Advanced Course, Hotel La Condesa, Heredia, Costa Rica, 15 and July 16, 2008. Attended the International Symposium of Botulinum Toxin, Hotel Transamerica, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 17 and October 18, 2008. |




