DR. ALBERTO ARGUELLO
Hospital Clínica Bíblica - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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DR. ALBERTO ARGUELLO specializes in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hospital Clínica Bíblica in San José, Costa Rica. He is Co-Chair of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Hospital Clínica Bíblica and General-Secretary of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic Surgeons. His international training and work experience includes studies and practice at Johns Hopkins University; the M.D. Anderson Center at the Houston Medical Center; the Shriners Burns Hospital in Galveston; and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, French, Spanish
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1995: Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences, University of Costa Rica
1995: MD Medicine and Surgery, University of Costa Rica
2001: General Surgery, University of Costa Rica
2005: Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, Jalisco Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Advanced studies and practice at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Advanced studies and practice at the M.D. Anderson Center at the Houston Medical Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX
Advanced studies and practice at the Shriners Burns Hospital, Galveston, TX
Advanced studies and practice at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2005-present: Plastic Surgeon at the Hospital Clínica Bíblica
2005-2006: Medical Assistant in Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital México, San José, Costa Rica
2002-2005: Resident doctor of Plastic Surgery at the Jalisco Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
TEACHING AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Associate Professor, University of Costa Rica
CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:
Corresponding member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Corresponding Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Active Member of the Internacional Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Dr. Arguello is the ONLY doctor in Costa Rica who is a member of the above three Societies
Secretary General of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
Member of the Ibero Latin American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FILACP)
Judge at the 2006 Miss Costa Rica Beauty Contest
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