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At our esteemed recovery center, we are proud to introduce you to our exceptional team of doctors who are committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to our patients. With their expertise, compassion, and dedication, our doctors play a vital role in helping individuals on their path to recovery.

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Each member of our medical team has undergone rigorous training and possesses extensive experience in addiction treatment and rehabilitation. They bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to our center, ensuring that our patients receive comprehensive and personalized care throughout their journey.

Rashi Rosenstock

Rashi Rosenstock

Dr. Rashi Rosenstock earned his medical doctorate at the Medical Sciences University of Central America with full honors, obtaining a Summa Cum Laude degree and the academic crown. He then served his residency in general surgery at the Calderon Guardia Hospital in Costa Rica, where he was admitted as the number one contestant nationally. Then in pursuit of his long life dream he traveled to Brazil, where he completed his three-year residency in Plastic Surgery in the world-renowned Ivo Pitanguy Institute. Dr. Rosenstock is an accomplished aesthetic surgeon for all areas of the body including facelift and eyelid techniques, breast surgery, arm lift, abdominoplasty, and contouring of all areas of the body with liposuction or lifting surgery. He’s a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Brazilian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS), and the representative of Costa Rica to the Ivo Pitanguy Ex-Alumni association. Dr. Rosenstock is committed to helping his patients be the best version of themselves they can possibly be. He has presented several scientific publications and is actively involved in the development of several techniques published by the Rosenstock Lieberman Center, which are taught to doctors from all over the world.

Joseph Cohen

Joseph Cohen

Dr. Joseph Cohen is a Graduate of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He received his medical doctorate from the Universidad Autónoma de Centro America in San Jose, Costa Rica. His residency in General Surgery was done at the Easton Hospital in Easton Pennsylvania. Dr. Cohen is a board certified plastic surgeon and completed his residency in Madrid, Spain. He chose to specialize in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery because it offers the opportunity to operate on and treat every area of the body, calls for his talents in finding effective solutions and can be such a force of positive change in a person's life. He is also the director of the Liposuction Workshop done at the Rosenstock Lieberman clinic every year. This course is sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He has published his work in multiple journals of Cosmetic surgery with title like: "Total Facial Rejuvenation with Ambulatory Techniques", Breast Augmentation with Local Anesthesia".

Alejandro Lev

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 1987-1990. 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. * Patient reference list available upon request.

Victor Urzola

Victor Urzola

Dr. Urzola is a board certified Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon who is known nationally for being committed to bringing a high degree of surgical expertise to complex cases of reconstructive and Cosmetic procedures. His reputation in the aesthetic field is gaining similar momentum. A growing number of patients choose Dr. Victor Urzola as their plastic surgeon due to his commitment to each patient. His sub specialty in microsurgery holds a benefit to his patients with a combination of his scientific background, and his artistic eye to achieve a natural look as he brings fluency to the art of reshaping soft tissue for aesthetics. Education and trainning Dr. Urzola began his undergraduate medical studies at the Iberoamerican University in San Jose, Costa Rica. He received his training in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery from the University of Milan, Italy and furthered his training in microsurgery at University Henri Poincare, France. He also did a fellowship in facial aesthetic surgery in Policlinique de Gentilly, France and a fellowship in body contouring and post bariatric plastic surgery at the Ramsey Surgical Center, New Jersey, USA. Dr. Urzola is an active member of the Costa Rican Society of Plastic Surgery (ACCPRE), the Italian Society of Plastic Surgery, the European Society of Aesthetic, and the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery

Miguel Alfaro Davila

Miguel Alfaro Davila

Dr. Miguel Alfaro, former Chief of the Plastic Surgery Service, founder and former Chief of the National Burn Unit and former Chairman of the Department of Surgery of a national university teaching Hospital, San Juan de Dios, in Costa Rica, with 800 adult beds. He has been a member of the Oncological Society, Mastology Society,International Plastic Surgery Society, International College of Surgeons, International Society for Burn Injuries, and Ibero-Latinamerican Society for Plastic Surgery. In addition to having been president of the Costa Rican Plastic Surgery Society, he has been a member of the Scientific Bioethical Committee, the Costa Rican College of Surgeons and the Mal Practice Committee of the same college, and also, one of the founders of Hospital CIMA San José. Thousands of plastic surgery procedures performed support his already amazing credentials, feel free to contact any of the mentioned for confirmation. Performs liposuction since 1976, as well as rhinoplasty, face lifts,breast lift, breast augmentation or breast reduction, tummy tuck or any other plastic surgery procedures. He operates in JCI accredited facilities for your safety. Costa Rica, its excellent medical standards, comparable to those in the USA; peaceful environment; varied tourism services; 25% of its territory of protected natural resources, make it a remarkable place to visit to access affordable medical professionals, many USA trained. Medical establishments, many certified by Joint Comission International (JCI) are fully equiped to meet the needs of local and International patients. English speaking specialists in both medicine and dentistry. Professionals are all university professors, with many years experience. Need another specialty, tell us about it and we will be glad to help you find someone to perfectly fit your needs. Concierge medical tourism services to help you organize everything you need to visit Costa Rica for medical evaluation or surgical procedures.

Madeleine Centeno

Madeleine Centeno

Con más de 20 años de experiencia, la Dra. Madelein Centeno ha colaborado con el Hospital San Juan de Dios en el Servicio de Cirugía Plástica y la Unidad Nacional de Quemados (hasta 2016). Ha sido profesora de cirugía y Posgrado de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva en la prestigiosa Universidad de Costa Rica. En 2014 Inicia sus estudios en microcirugía y Supermicrocirugía en Japón y en 2018 obtiene su maestría en Microcirugía Reconstructiva en Barcelona, España. Actualmente se dedica por completo a la práctica privada en la Clínica Universal Plastic Surgery. Miembro activo de: + El Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica. + La Asociación Costarricense de Cirugía Plástica, Reconstructiva y Estética. + La Federación Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva. + International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies. + American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Gustavo Chavarria

Gustavo Chavarria

Cosmetic Surgeon in Costa Rica. Below is the resume of Dr. Gustavo Chavarria from Costa Rica, specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Chavarria has vast experience, is a Professor of Surgery, and has several publications to his credit. He practices at the Hospital Clinica Biblica, Hospital Mexico (San Jose) and the National Rehabilitation center in San Jose, Costa Rica. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE EDUCATION + General Medicine: Autonomous University of Central America, San Jose, Costa Rica + General Surgery: University of Costa Rica, Hospital San Juan de Dios + Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Hospital General de Mexico + Certified by the Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates, USA, 1990

Federico Macaya Bolaños

Federico Macaya Bolaños

+ Board Certified + Plastic Surgeon + Cod.1338 + San José, Costa Rica + Board certified by the Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS), and past President of the Costa Rica Association of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Macaya is a highly regarded plastic surgeon and well known around the world in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. + Board Certifications + Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. + Certified Specialist, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Costa Rica. + Surgical Training, Memberships and Professional Appointments + Member, Costa Rica Association of Plastic Surgeons (SPSCR). + Member, Costa Rica Association of Doctors and Surgeons (CMCCR). + Member, Costa Rica College of Physicians and Surgeons (CRCPS). + Member, International College of Surgeons (ICS), Member, International Society of Burn Injuries (ISBI). Member, Ibero-LatinoAmerican Society for Plastic Surgery (ILASPS). Member, Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FILACP) Member, International Confederation for Plastic and Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). Member, International Association of Trauma Surgery (IATSIC) Member, Oncological Society (OS). Member, Mastology Society (MS). Member, Costa Rican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ACCPRE).

Sylvia Rubinstein

Sylvia Rubinstein

Jacobo Zafrani

Jacobo Zafrani

+ January 2004: Graduated as general surgeon from the University of Costa Rica + Basic training and course work in laparoscopic surgery procedures, Cendeis + Advanced training and course work in laparascopic surgery procedures, UNNE, Corrientes, Argentina + Training and course work in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, UNNE, Corrientes, Argentina + Training and course work in gastric banding (Inamed), Panama + Training and course work in gastric sleeve procedures, NY, USA VAC, Panama + Postgraduate training in bariatric surgery, ALACE 2006 + Currently completing his doctoral thesis at the Salamanca University. + March 2004 till date: General and bariatric surgeon at Hospital Clinica Biblica.

Francisco Garcia

Francisco Garcia

Cirujano cardiovascular. Medicina estética. Centro médico sabana norte

Jose Antonio Tabush

Jose Antonio Tabush

Doctor and Surgeon from the UCIMED University of Medical Sciences, where he received the Cum Laude Probatus distinction. Graduated in the Specialty of Dermatology from one of the most prestigious Hospital Centers in Latin America: The INDERMA Institute of Dermatology and Skin Surgery, located in Guatemala City, has 5 locations throughout the country and is exclusively dedicated to Medical Dermatology and Surgical. He also stood out for being Head of Residents during the course of his entire postgraduate course. And he obtained the August C. Stiefel Prize from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). 2002. Dr. Tabush is a national and Central American pioneer in the use of different laser techniques in Dermatology, and has been a member of the ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery) for more than 10 years. Thanks to his recognized experience and knowledge, he is regularly invited as a speaker at dermatology congresses both nationally and internationally.

Francisco Perdomo

Francisco Perdomo

+ Médico y Cirujano, Especialista en Oftalmología, con Sub-Especialidad en Cirugía de Retina y Vitreo. + Cirugía Refractiva con LASER EXCIMER + Doctorado Académico (Ph.D) por la Universidad de Salamanca, España.

Oscar Oeding Bermudez

Oscar Oeding Bermudez

+ Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED4990Active + Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica. + American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons ( AAOS ) + Costa Rican Orthopedic and Traumatology Association (ACOT) + Member: International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) + Member: Latin American Society of Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology (SLARD) + Member: Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association of Costa Rica

Luis Kaver

Luis Kaver

+ 30 Years experience in restorative, Cosmetic and implant Dentistry rehabilitation. + Profound knowledge in oral rehabilitation and dental esthetics. + Extensive experience in reconstructive dentistry such as all on 4, Hybrid dentures, and full mouth reconstruction. + Over 50000 Veneers successfully seated. + Pioneer of Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica. + Pioneer in dental tourism in Costa Rica.

Alberto Meza

Alberto Meza

+ Clinical Director at Meza Dental Care Costa Rica and Meza Dental Care Cancun. + Postgraduate training of advanced cosmetic dentistry , UCLA 2007-2009 + Accredited member AACD – American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2015 + Postgraduate training on advanced implant dentistry , UCLA 2010-2011 + Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry since 2007 + Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry since 2005 + Member of the Costa Rican Board of Dentistry since 1996 + Doctor in Dental Surgery, Universidad de Costa Rica 1996

Andres Kaver

Andres Kaver

+ Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED4990Active + Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica. + American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons ( AAOS ) + Costa Rican Orthopedic and Traumatology Association (ACOT) + Member: International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) + Member: Latin American Society of Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology (SLARD) + Member: Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association of Costa Rica

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