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Speciality
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Laparoscopic Gastric Band
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Sleeve |
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Languages
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Spanish
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Graduated
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1994 (30 years since graduation)
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About
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Dr. Esmeral graduated from the University of Costa Rica with a degree in medicine and a specialty in general surgery. He continued his education, completing a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Esmeral has experience in bariatric and metabolic surgeries as well as surgeries to treat diabetes. He is an active member of several medical associations including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery. Dr. Esmeral now runs the laparoscopic surgery department at CIMA San Jose. |
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Education
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Medical Degree
1994 - Universidad del Cauca
Internship
1995- Hospital Universitario San José, Popayán, Colombia
Residencies
General Surgery
2004 - University of Costa Rica
Fellowships
Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Barcelona, España
Additional Credentials
Bariatric Surgery with Laparoscopy type Gastric Bypass
Cali, Colombia
Advanced Digestive Laparoscopic Surgery
Habana, Cuba
Board Certifications
- Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica #8130 |
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Memberships
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- International Federation for Obesity Surgery (IFSO).
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic
Surgery (SAGES).
- Costa Rican College of Surgeons and Physicians.
- Costa Rican Bariatric Center.
- Costa Rican Bariatric and Metabolic Society. |
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