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Speciality
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Bariatric Surgery, Proctology, Gastroenterology |
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Languages
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English, Spanish
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Graduated
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1985 (39 years since graduation)
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About
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Dr. Cortés has a medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Centro América (UACA) in Costa Rica. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at San Juan de Dios Hospital. Her specializations are gastroenterologic surgery and proctology, but she also has special training in advanced laparoscopy focusing on the areas of colorectal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Cortés’ extensive experience led her to found the Center for Research, Training, and New Techniques in Laparoscopy (CIELTA) which she currently directs, at the Universidad Autónoma de Centro America. She is an active member of the Board of Directors (University of Costa Rica) and a former general coordinator in the San Juan de Dios Hospital Post Graduate Program. She is also professionally associated to the Costa Rican College of Physicians. |
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Education
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Medical Degree
1985 - Universidad Autonoma de Centro America
Internship
1985 - Hospital San Juan de Dios
Residencies
General Surgery
1992 - School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica
Gastroenterology
2002 - School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica
Proctology
2006 - School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica
Fellowships
1992 - Hospital Saint Marguerite, Marseille France
Additional Credentials
Advanced Endoscopic Surgery
Hospital Clinica Biblica, Costa Rica
Colorectal Surgery
Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia, Spain
Bariatric Surgery by Laparoscopy, Gastric Bypass
Clinica de Cirugia para la Obesidad, Colombia
Board Certifications
- Authorization to practice by the Government of Spain
- Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica #3075 |
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Memberships
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- Costa Rican College of Physicians
- Costa Rican General Surgeon Association
- Member of the Recertification Doctor's Committee
- Founding Member of the Association of Surgery Specialists
- Latin American Surgery Association (ALACE)
- International Federation for Obesity Surgery (IFSO) |
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