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41 yrsSince graduation (1985)
3 areasSpecialties: Bariatric Surgery, Proctology…
GastroenterologyCategory
English, SpanishLanguages
JCIAccredited hospital · San Jose
46 staffListed at this hospital
Dr. Graciela Cortes works at CIMA Hospital in San Jose, Costa Rica, a JCI-accredited center. Graduated in 1985 (41 years ago). Lists Bariatric Surgery, Proctology and Gastroenterology.
About
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.
Education
- Medical Degree
- 1985Universidad Autonoma de Centro AmericaInternship
- 1985Hospital San Juan de DiosResidenciesGeneral Surgery
- 1992School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa RicaGastroenterology
- 2002School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa RicaProctology
- 2006School of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa RicaFellowships
- 1992Hospital Saint Marguerite, Marseille FranceAdditional CredentialsAdvanced Endoscopic SurgeryHospital Clinica Biblica, Costa RicaColorectal SurgeryHospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia, SpainBariatric Surgery by Laparoscopy, Gastric BypassClinica de Cirugia para la Obesidad, ColombiaBoard Certifications- Authorization to practice by the Government of Spain- Colegio de Medicos y Cirujanos de Costa Rica #3075
Memberships
- 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)
- 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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