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A Message From The Surgeons
The most frequent
reasons given for having plastic surgery are the desire to look
attractive, to look more vigorous, relaxed and youthful.
If you feel younger than you look, and you wish to have an appearance
more consistent with your attitude and lifestyle, you are a good
candidate for such procedures.
The key to a successful result is to follow your doctor’s
advice and
guidance. Allow yourself time to heal. The new
“you” may be weeks or
months away, however with patience and understanding of the process,
you will be thrilled with the results.
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Hospital CIMA
 Hospital CIMA (Center for
International Medicine) San
Jose is designed to meet exacting requirements for patient care and
surgical procedures, and offers the best facilities, infrastructure,
technology, and internationally trained personnel in Central
America....all fully compatible with North American standards.
These high quality services are combined in a truly state-of-the-art
facility, dedicated to guaranty your safety, security and comfort.
Hospital CIMA is affiliated with the Baylor University Medical Centre
of Dallas, Texas, and is fully integrated as one of the association's
teaching hospitals.
Patients can now receive state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary and
effective treatment in any area of medicine.
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Our Medical Associates
Because of
the high
level of education, expertise and excellence, Costa Rican cosmetic and
dental surgeons are highly respected and ranked among the world's
finest. These doctors combine their expertise and knowledge
to
provide exceptional results. They maintain a consulting office on the
retreat premises, as well as a treatment suite in which minor post
opeartive procedures can be done. These internationally trained and
certified professionals will evaluate your needs right at our facility
or in our hospital offices,
soon after your arrival.
Subsequent surgical procedures are then performed at the CIMA Hospital,
which is just five minutes away from the retreat. Our fully
qualified staff
will continue to monitor your recovery progress at our facility after
your operation. Doctors, nurses and our well trained
associates
combine their expertise and knowledge to provide exceptional results.
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Dr. Giovanni Montoya
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Professional
Background
Central America Autonomous University (Costa Rica)
Clinical Professor of Surgery (plastic surgery) of Central America
Autonomous University
Docent Postgraduate Plastic Surgery
Attending Surgeon, Division of Plastic Surgery and Burn Unit, San Juan
de Dios Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Member and former board director of Costa Rica Society of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons
Dr. Montoya, a native born Costa Rican, has held the position as Villa
Plenitud's
chief surgeon and medical advisor for more than eight years, and
regularly assists at information seminars abroad on behalf of our
associates.
As the former attending Surgeon, Division of Plastic Surgery and Burn
Unit at the San Juan
de Dios Hospital, Costa Rica's principal public hospital, he honed his
skills, particularly in the treatment of skin cancer, and
restoration
following surgery for breast cancer. He remains one of Costa
Rica's most renowned experts in this field.
Skin rejuvenation by means of state-of-the-art chemical peels is one of
Dr.
Montoya's areas of special interest. Non invasive programs
are
available,
which
replace the need for surgical procedures in many patients.
Body
sculpting by means of liposuction, augmentation, reduction, and
lifting procedures are additional areas of Dr. Montoya's expertise.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Oscar Suarez is dedicated to excellence and committed to providing
personalized care. By establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship
with open channels of communication, Dr. Suarez is able to fully
appreciate a patient's goals and motivations, critical to tailoring an
appropriate treatment plan or procedure.
Dr. Suarez received his undergraduate degree in general medicine from
The University of Costa Rica. Following the completion of his
acreditation in General Surgery, he accepted the position of Chief of
Residents and Interns in Costa Rica's public health system.
His Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialization was completed at
the Jalisco Institute of Plastic Surgery in México, under
the
direct supervision of world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr.
José
Guerrero-Santos. Dr. Suarez graduated with one of the highest awards
for outstanding achievements.
He presently maintains his private practice in Plastic and
Reconstructive surgery in Hospital Cima San Jose, and is an integral
member of Villa Plenitud's team of associate doctors. Dr. Suarez
belongs to the Colegio de
Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica, and he is member of the Asociacion
de Cirugia Plastica, Reconstructiva y Estetica de Costa Rica, The Ibero
Latin-American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILAC) and the
International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery (IPRASS).
Dr. Suarez continues to bring his skills and knowledge to a higher
level by attending at least 3 Plastic and Reconstructive surgery
related seminars yearly, mainly in the United States. He
shares
his knowledge and expertise with his colleges at periodical seminars,
which take place at Hospital CIMA.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Columbian born Doctor Jorge Mora has dedicated his professional career
to aesthetic surgery. During his specialization in plastic surgery, Dr
Mora graduated with honors. He has been chief resident at San Jose's
Hospital San Juan de Dios, and now maintains his private practice at
CIMA Hospital.
He has given numerous presentations, lectures, and is published in many
countries about aesthetic, reconstructive and plastic surgery.
Certified and registered by the Costa Rican Government and member
of the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
MEMBERSHIPS - FULL MEMBER
- Ibero-Latin-American Federation of Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons ( FILACP)
- Association of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeons. Costa Rica
- Worldwide Confederation of Plastic Surgery
- International Confederation for Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery IPRAS College of Physicians and
Surgeons.
- "Dr. Mora’s experience and knowledge and
CIMA SAN JOSE HOSPITAL are excellent reasons to feel confident having
surgery in Costa Rica. Affiliated to Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Alejandro Lev was born in Argentina on May 10, 1960. He is a
graduate of the University of Costa Rica, where he attended from
1979-1984. From 1985-1987 Dr. Lev completed his residency program in
General Surgery at the San Juan de Dios Hospital in San Jose, Costa
Rica and advanced studies in plastic surgery at Hospital Brigadeiro,
Brazil from 1987 to 1990.
In 1991, Dr. Lev was Certified by the Brazilian Society of Plastic
Surgeons and the Medical College of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica.
He is a former Vice President of the Costa Rican Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery Association and affiliated with the
International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic
Surgery (IPRAS) and the Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic
Surgeons.
Dr. Lev has been a private practitioner in San Jose, Costa Rica since
1991. Since then, he has built an impressive clientele, many from the
United States.
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Dentavac International
Dental Clinic
Dentavac International, is an integrated team of
Dental Health specialists headed by Dr. Arturo Acosta, which provides
packages for complete Dental Health Care solutions.
The specialties offered by Dentavac include:
- Orthodontics
- Pediatric
Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Implants
- Periodontics
- Aesthetic
Dentistry
- Maxilofacial
Surgery
- General Dental
Health
"Professional dental hygiene procedures are performed by our
hygienists,
which prepare patients for a secure dental health program. Our
specialists have graduated from top national and international
universities.
Our on-going interest is in recruiting our country's best. As a result,
not only have we achieved excellency in our practice, but our patients
receive high quality, cost effective individual treatment."
Dentavac International has been an active member of the Villa Plenitud
team of specialists since 1998.
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Other Associated Specialists
Dr. Oscar
Oeding Bermudez
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Ronier
Aviles
Anesthesiologist
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