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Dr.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 years 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 face lift 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 fro 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 to be the best version of themselves they can possible 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!! 

Dr. Joseph Cohen

A Graduate of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California where he earned his Bachelors degree in Biology.

He received his medical doctorate from the Universidad Autonoma de Centro America in San Jose-Costa Rica. His residency in general surgery was done at the Easton Hospital in Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Dr. Cohen is a board certified 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 the title like: "Total Facial Rejuvenation with Ambulatory Techniques " " Breast Augmentation with Local Anesthesia".

Dr. Cohen is a member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, The American Academy of Restorative Hair Surgery and The International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS).

Dr. Clara Lieberman

She is the Co-Founder and Surgical Director of the Rosenstock-Lieberman Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

A graduate of the National Autonomous University in Mexico, she completed her cosmetic surgery training at the University of Arkansas in the U.S.

Dr.Lieberman established her practice 25 years ago and has extensive experience and an extremely refined technique in performing all types of cosmetic surgery. As a lover of beauty and aesthetics also obtained a Bachelor degree in Arts.

She is a noted International lecturer in Cosmetic Surgery and is the author of several innovative articles such as aesthetics in liposuction, facial rejuvenation with ambulatory techniques, liposculpture with local tumescent anesthesia and dozens of other articles published in some of the most renowned medical journals.

Dr.Lieberman is an active Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Liposuction, International Society of Cosmetic Surgery and European Society of Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr.Noe Rosenstock

He is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of the Rosenstock-Lieberman Center.

A graduate of The National Autonomous University in Mexico, he completed his residency in Dermatology at the St.John's Hospital for diseases of the skin in London, England. He then completed a two years fellow course in dermatologic surgery at the University of Arkansas.

He started his practice 25 years ago and is one of the founders of the Costa Rican Association of Dermatology.

Dr.Rosenstock has been part of the faculty of the dermatologic department at the University of Costa Rica and has published and lectured internationally about different cosmetic surgery topics.

Dr.Rosenstock's current interest primarily centers on cosmetic surgery focusing on tecniques to create natural results without the telltale signs of surgery.

Luis Da Cruz, M.D.
Nationality:
Portuguese-Costa Rican

Languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, English and French.

Credentials:
- Doctor in Medicine and Surgery by the University of Costa Rica
-Specialist and sub-specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery and Microsurgery by the post graduate studying system of the University of Costa Rica, and by the Jackson Memorial Hospital of Miami, Florida, USA
- Incorporated/Board Certified as a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery by the College of Doctors and Surgeons of Costa Rica
- Associated Professor of the Chair of Surgery of the Universidad Hispanoamericana
- Founder and Director of the Chair of Anatomy of the Universidad Hispanoamericana
- Chief of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of the Hospital Clinica Biblica
- Director of the Iberoamerican Institute of Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery

Member Of:
- Costa Rica Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- North American Society of Micro surgeons
- Iberoamerican Federation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery
- International Federation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery

Dr. Rodrigo Araya

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Dr. Araya is an honours graduate from the Autonomous University of Central America(Costa Rica). He completed his General surgery training for the University of Costa Rica as Resident at the San Juan de Dios General Hospital. His Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery residency was completed at the Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico City) and the General Hospital of Mexico, where he studied with a number of well known cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons. Dr. Araya is certified by the North American Board of Plastic Surgeons, Diplomatic, North American Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery as well as the Mexican Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. He maintains his private practice in the San José suburb of Guadalupe.

Dr. Rodrigo Araya continues to bring his skills and knowledge to a higher level by attending at least 3 Plastic and Reconstructive surgery related seminars yearly, mainly in the United States. He shares his knowledge and expertise with his colleges at periodical seminars, which take place at Cima Hospital, Clínica Biblica and Unibe Hospital.

Speaks English
-Specialist in plastic surgery procedures.
-Personal post-op follow-up.

Professional Affiliations
-Member of the Mexican Council of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.
-Member of the Costa Rican Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.
-Member of the Ibero-Latin-American Federation of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (FILACP)
-Member of the College of Surgeons of Costa Rica
- Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Costa Rica Worldwide Confederation of Plastic Surgery International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery IPRAS College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Hospital and Clinic
-Member of the Medical Staff of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Unit at the San Juan de Dios General Hospital (Costa Rica)
-Member of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery Specialist Consultand at the Clinica Biblica Hospital (Costa Rica)
-Consultant office in Plastic Surgery at the La Guaria Medical Centre (San José)
-Associate Cosmetic Surgeon at Villa Plenitud (Costa Rica)

Dr. Araya performs many cosmetic surgical procedures, particularly those involving facial rejuvenation. Lifting techiques include those of the neck, face, eyes and forehead which may be performed separately or concurrently. In certain cases minimal incision techniques can be used involving the endoscope.

Dr. Gabriel A. Peralta’s interest in plastic surgery begins early in his medical career, while he was doing his third year.

He has assisted several of most renowned plastic surgeons of his natural Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia since 1987.

In 1991, presented the exams of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) - American Board of Medicine and the Federal Licensing Examination - Pennsylvania (FLEX) approving them successfully.

Between 1992 and 1993 he works as assistant instructor of Anatomy in the Medical and Dental Schools at the Universidad El Bosque (formerly, Escuela Colombiana de Medicina).

Moved to San Jose Costa Rica where he did five years training in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery at the University of Costa Rica between 1994 and 1998.

In 1999 he travels to Guadalajara, Mexico for a one-year fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery with Dr. Jose Guerrero-Santos and Dr. Rafael Vergara Calleros.

In 2001 completed the certification to join the Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica.

During the last seven years (2000-2007) has been practicing in Costa Rica performing approximately 300 surgeries every year.

Twice a year, Dr. Peralta travels to exchange experience and assist in surgery with several of the most famous plastic surgeons in North America such as:

John B. Tebbetts, Dallas TX – Nose Surgery, Breast Surgery, Eyelid and Facelift Surgery.World- recognized expert in breast augmentation. Author of  numerous scientific publications on breast augmentation and plastic surgery books.

James Stuzin, Miami, FL- Facial rejuvenation surgery, Facelift, necklift, eyelids and eyebrows surgery. President .American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Nicanor Isse, California – Endoscopic Facial Surgery. President of the Isse Institute of cosmetic surgery Burbank, CA

Bruce F. Connell, Santa Ana, CA – Facelift. Associate clinical professor of plastic surgery university of California.

Malcom Paul, Irvine, CA  University of California. Past President of Orange County Society of plastic surgery. Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery.

Rollin K. Daniel, Newport Beach, CA – Aesthetic and Reconstructive Nasal Surgery, Endoscopic Facial Surgery. Clinical professor of plastic surgery University of California.

Harvey Heinrichs, Newport Beach, CA – Endoscopic  Subperiosteal Facelift.

Rafael Vergara, Guadalajara, Mexico – Buttocks Augmentation . ( Founder, Director, Jalisco Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Institute.)

Oscar Ramirez, Baltimore, MA – Endoscopic Facial Surgery & Aesthetic Breast Surgery. Clinical Assistant professor in plastic surgery Johns Hopkins university school of medicine.

Jeffrey Epstein, New York and Miami. Hair replacement surgery. Past president, Florida Society of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Joel J. Feldman, Cambridge , MA -  Face lift- Neck lift.  Associate Clinical Professor of surgery, Harvard Medical School.

As well as attending to the most important courses and congresses in cosmetic surgery in USA and Canada.

Dr. Gabriel Peralta usually performs only one surgery a day to guarantee patients his full dedication and complete concentration on each particular case.

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, Asociacion Costarricense de Cirugia Plastica, Reconstructiva y Estetica
Member, Federacion Ibero Latinoamericana de Cirugia Plastica
Member, International Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Dr. Francisco Perdomo

Profession:
Physician-Surgeon, Specialist in Ophthalmology, with sub-specialty in Retina and Vitreous. Refractive surgery with EXCIMER LASER.

Location:
Clinica de Cirugia Ocular y Laser - Oficentro Plaza Mayor- Rohrmoser, 2nd floor suite Nº 20, San Jose Costa Rica.
P.O. Box: 1104-1007, San Jose - Costa Rica.
Telephone: (506) 2291-0231 / (506) 2232-8420
Tel./Fax: (506) 2231-7342

Personal information
Nationality: Costa Rican
Second language: English

Studies realized and titles obtained
1981 Bachelor Sciences, Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica.
1983 Medical degree, Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica.
1984 Doctorate degree, Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica.
1985 Emergency Medical Technician, Gorgas US-Army Hospital, Canal Zone.
1993 Specialist in Ophthalmology, Hospital Americano Dr. Elias Santana - Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena. Dominican Republic.
1993 Glaucoma Observership, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida.
1993 Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
1994 Member, Pan American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO).
1994 Sub specialty in retina and vitreous, Hospital Americano Dr. Elias Santana - Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena. Dominican Republic.
1994 Member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica.
1994 Member, Costarican Association of Ophthalmology.
1995-1998 Vice-Chairman- Board of Costarican Association of Ophthalmology.
1995-2005 Member , Costarican Association of Ophthalmology.
1996 Excimer laser surgery, Bogota, Colombia.
1997 Member, International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS).
1999 Senior Instructor, of the "LASIK refractive course", Joint meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) & Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO). Florida, USA.
2004-2006 Physician-Surgeon "CME approved". Costarican Commission for Medical Recertification.  College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica.
2004-2006 Academic Doctorate Studies in Medical Sciences. ( PhD.),  Unibe- University of Salamanca, Spain.

Dr. Luis Kaver

Dr. Luis Kaver did his post-graduate program studies at the Cosmetic Dentistry College in Baylor Texas and has been a pioneer of Cosmetic Dentistry in Costa Rica for over twenty years.

He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and has participated in various symposiums around the world.

These studies and experiences have allowed Dr. Kaver to provide his patients with the most innovative and restorative techniques available today.

Dr. Kaver combines different techniques that allow him to create strong, aesthetically pleasing restorations that look and feel natural. His clinic, “Clínica Restaurativa y Estética Dental” maintains the strictest, sanitary and sterilization techniques according to the American Standards Dental Association and is always on the cutting edge of contemporary dentistry.

Additionally we count on our dental assistants and assisting dentists to make you feel comfortable during your dental treatment.

Mario Bonilla, D.D.S.

clinic@newsmilecostarica.com 
Dr. Bonilla graduated from the Paulista University of Brazil in 1993. During that same period, he was appointed to the position of Consul of Costa Rica in Brazil.

He has solid experience in cosmetic dentistry procedures and is a pioneer of the Valplast technique in Latin America. Since 1999, he has owned his own dental center. He is a member of the Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Costa Rica (College of Dental Surgeons of Costa Rica), No. 165-4099, and affiliated with the ADA under No. 171-365-329.

Dr. Bonilla participates in a weekly talk show on public television, covering new dental techniques such as immediate load dental implants. In accordance with Costa Rica's Social Responsibility Policy (SRP), he offers advice to callers about dental care issues.

He is certified in the placement of dental implants, with formal training in the United States at OCO Biomedical Corporate Headquarters; the world's leader in immediate load implants (popularly known as same-day implants).

Dr. Bonilla speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Dr.Jacobo Zafrani

SPECIALTY:
Laparoscopic and General Surgery

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
- English
- Spanish

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
2004 University of Costa Rica in January
General Surgeon
Salamanca University
Second year of his doctoral thesis (medical science investigation)

• Cendeis
• Basic training and course work in laparascopic surgery procedures
• UNNE, Corrientes, Argentina
• Advanced training and course work in laparascopic surgery procedures
• Panamá
• Training and course work in gastric banding (Inhamed),
• New York, USA
• Training and course work in gastric sleeve procedures
• Panamá
• VAC
• ALACE 2006.
• Post graduate training in bariatric surgery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
March 2004- Present: General and bariatric surgeon at Hospital Clinica Biblica
Coordinated the first training seminar for advanced laparascopic surgery procedures in San José, Costa Rica

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATES:
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Union
Society of Costa Rican Surgeons
Latin American Association of Endoscopic Surgeons
Association of International Surgeons
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
Through Hospital Clinica Biblica Dr. Jacobo Zafrani often assists medical tourism patients with their bariatric surgery needs.  He understands the medical travel needs of his international patients.

Dr. Jacobo Zafrani earned his Bachelor’s degree in Panama City, Panama in 1987. He continued his studies in Autonomous University of Central America, Costa Rica and the University of Costa Rica. Having graduated with honors as a General Surgeon, and a specialist in Bariatric procedures. Dr. Zafrani’s experience and training extends throughout Costa Rica and Panama. He has provided his medical services in many Hospitals in both Costa Rica and Panama, including: Hospital Santo Tomas, Panama; Hospital Nicolás A. Solano, Panama; Hospital San Juan de Dios, Costa Rica; Hospital Clinica Biblica, Costa Rica, amongst others.

Dr. Zafrani is proud to be an Member of the Costa Rican Society of Surgeons, as well as the International Society of Surgeons and of the medical group ALACE. Dr. Zafrani also a professor in the University of Costa Rica giving courses for the formation of general surgeons.

Dr. Jacobo Zafrani is fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew to better assist you through your procedures.