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Dentist graduated from the Colombian Dental College, specialist in periodontics and osseointegration from the Pontifical Javeriana University with 16 years of clinical experience. 

Bellow you will find some of the services he offers thanks to his career and his extensive experience: 
Diseases treated:

• - Bruxism
• - Tooth decay
• - Lost tooth
• - Bone loss
• - Pulpitis
  - Periodontitis
• - Angular cheilitis
  - Dental malpositions
• - Dental anomalies
• - Peri-implantitis
• - Oral-facial clefts
• - Dental abscess
• - Gingivitis
• - Dentoalveolar trauma
• - Jaw discrepancies
• - Relapse of orthodontic treatments
• - Alterations in dental development

EDUCATION  

Medical doctor – Universidad CES, 2006-2011

Anesthesiology specialist – Universidad CES, 2014 – 2017  

Fellowship pain & palliative care – Universidad CES   2018-2019  

Training in skills for the detection and care of organ and tissue donor human tissue bank foundation Tissue Bank September 2021

Integrative medicine and homeopathic bases with emphasis on homotoxicology, - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana march 2023  

Workshop: Regenerative medicine in pain medicine guided by ultrasound – AULA academica latinoamerica, April 2024

Certified in Stem Cells Application by ISCCA.

ACCREDITATION    

Accredited doctor in interventional techniques for the pain management FEDELAT (Latin American Federation of Associations for the Study of Pain)  December 2022, Panama City  

Accredited international anesthesiologist Operation smile international. Feb 2024

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pain medicine & Anesthesiologist - INCODOL  2019 – present, Medellin: Responsabilities: Interventional pain management, with specialized technique guided by ULTRASOUND AND FLUOROSCOPY  / APPROACH WITH REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, GUIDED APPLICATIONS OF RICH PLASM PLATELET, PLATELET LISATE AND PROLOTHERAPY / Anesthesia and sedation at the operating room in median complexity cases, applying regional anesthesia, and perioperative pain management  

Anesthesiologist – Clinica CES  2017 – 2019, Medellin. Responsabilities: Attention of high complexity patients in operating room, emergency surgeries / Anesthesia for endovascular therapy (neurocardiovascular) /Anesthesia Teaching to residents and interns

Assigned teacher – CES university 2017 – Present, Medellin. Responsabilities: Teaching of interventional and conservative pain management to doctors coursing their  pain medicine fellowship at the hospital clinical practice /Teaching in High fidelity simulation scenarios in the university´s simulation center / Volunteer anesthesiologist (International accredited) 

Operation smile Foundation 2023 – Present. Responsabilities: Anesthesia in children with cleft lip and palate in remote rural populations of Colombia, most of them belongs to indigenous ethnic groups or in extremely poverty condition, and malnutrition.

Graduated from the Colombian Dental College, Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from the UniCIEO University Foundation and Scientific Director of the Dentinno Clinic. Graduated with honors in aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Professional Experience:

• Dentist: 18 years of experience in the field of dentistry, providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages.

• Orthodontist: 5 years of specialized experience in orthodontics, with a focus on innovative and personalized treatments.

Outstanding Achievements:

• Invisalign Sales Leader: Currently ranked first in sales of Invisalign products (Top Dr. Diamond Elite), demonstrating her ability to combine technical knowledge with excellent communication and sales skills.

Skills and Qualities:

• Kindness and People Skills: Recognized for her kind and close treatment of patients, creating an environment of trust and comfort.

• Friendliness: Her cordial attitude and professionalism make her stand out in her interactions with both patients and colleagues.

• Professional Judgment: She has exceptional clinical judgment, which allows her to make sound decisions and offer high-quality treatments.

Anesthesiologist - Colombia 

Pain Medicine Specialist - Colombia ▪ Mg. in advanced pain management- Spain 

Certified in Stem Cells applications by ISSCA.  

Certified meditation teacher based on kindness and compassion- Spain 

Mg. in precision medicine - Spain 

Diploma in Orthomolecular Medicine. FUCS 2023 

International Online Workshop in Allogenic Cellular Based Products for Regenerative Medicine. International Society For Stem Cell Application ISSCA (10/28/2023) 

Certification of point of care regenerative medicine. International society for stem cell application ISSCA. Endorsed by Marmara University. (Nov 03-05 2023). Cancun, Mexico. Registration number 8229.

Member of International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) - Mexico (2023)

 Workshop on the use of Stem Cells and Ozone for degenerative disc disease (Regenerative Medicine in the Spine) - Lima - Peru. (April 2024) 

Functional and Integrative Doctor - Colombia, USA. (2018) 

• - Current management of prosthetics in dentistry college of dentists of the state zulia Maracaibo Venezuela April 2008 November 2008 
  - Radiation protection Astedent Bogotá Colombia, March 2010 
  - International symposium immediate loading implants and bone reconstitutive surgery asodín Bogotá Colombia, April 2013 
  - CAD/CAM diploma at university foundation Bogotá, November 2014 
  - Course of new trends in pharmacological therapy in dentistry Bogotá, Colombia March 2015
  -  Induction to Biostatistics for researchers Bogotá, July 2015
  - Imitating nature with materials CAD/CAM  Bogotá, July 2016 
  - Clinical research and statistical concepts for university teachers Bogotá Colombia, May 2017 
  - Clinical research workshop and statistical concepts for university teachers Bogotá Colombia, October 2017.
  - Course characterized acrylic rehabilitation. October 2017 
  - Course dental morphology in anterior and posterior teeth, October 2017.
  -  Jury of research work entitled comparison of the accuracy of dies made in four techniques two conventional in plaster and digital in 3D printing, January 2018. 
  - Training in the quality and health management system at work sgs t in January 2018.
  - Adhesive strategies and protocols with aesthetic materials. April to May 2018 - Adhesive oral rehabilitation rhoa philosophy Bogotá, May 2018 
  - From A to Z course, dental innovation technique catcam exocad November 2018 
  - Comprehensive health care for victims of sexual violence December 2018 the digital age Bogotá February 2019.

Aesthetic physician from the University of Colombia  with a degree in anti-aging and longevity from the  Fundación Universitaria de las Ciencias de la Salud (Bogotá). 

Experience in facial rejuvenation with  injectables (stem cells, exosomes, botulinum toxin,  monofilament threads, tension threads, volume replacement with hyaluronic acid, bio-stimulators (such as Sculptra, Radiesse, Harmonica) and body procedures such as localized adiposity management, acne, Co2 laser, IPL, Morpheus and mesotherapy. 

She deeply cares about every patient and provides an holistic approach to each condition. 

Doctor and Surgeon | University of Antioquia, Colombia 2002 

Master in Trichology and Hair Transplant | Brazil – India 

Functional Medicine | FUCS, Colombia • Diploma in Integrative Medicine and homeopathic bases with emphasis on homotoxicology | CES, Colombia 

Diploma in Medical Aesthetics | Colombia 

Specialist in quality management and health audit | Colombia,UCC 

Member of the International Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) 

 Member of the Mexican hair transplant association 

Member of the Colombian Scientific Association of Aesthetic Medicine 

Since 2018, I have been immersed in the world of hair transplant where I have acquired extensive and advanced knowledge in different hair restoration techniques and procedures.

Dr. Castaño currently works in the field of Functional Urology at the CES University Clinic in Medellin Colombia. He completed his residency in urology at the same University in 2005. He has been working on educational projects for the Colombian Society of Urology in the Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence (former director 2013/2015) and also served as Director in the Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence working group of the American Confederation of Urology between 2014 and 2018.

He is currently an active member of the Neuro-Urology promotion committee and the neuro-urology school of the International Continence Society (ICS).

In addition to general urology, his field of action focuses mainly on the treatment of men and women with functional and anatomical alterations of the lower urinary tract and who present with urinary incontinence (stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence after prostate surgery) or urinary retention (prostate growth, functional obstruction of the lower urinary tract, urethral stricture).

Dr. Castaño is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in idiopathic and neurogenic dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and continues to actively participate in the education of fellows and residents, conferences, clinical research and publication in medical journals, also as a reviewer for some indexed medical journals such as Neurourology and Urodynamics.

IMPORTANT INFO:

• 24 years of experience.
• He is internationally recognized for his work related to Neuromodulation and Neurostimulation in Idiopathic and Neurogenic Dysfunction of the Lower Urinary Tract.
• Functional Urology. CES University Clinic. Current.
• Educational Projects. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU) - Department of Urodynamics and Incontinence.
• Resident. CES University Clinic. Urology. 2005

SPECIALIZATION

• Urology

MEMBER OF PRIVATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS

• International Continence Society (ICS)
• American Confederation of Urology (CAU)
• International Neuro-Urology Society (INUS)
• American Urology Association (AUA)
• Colombian Society of Urology (SCU)
• International Society of Urology – Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU)

POSITIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS

• Former Director. Colombian Society of Urology (SCU). 2013 and 2015
• Director. Urodynamics, Pelvic Floor and Incontinence Working Group. American Confederation of Urology (CAU). 2014 – 2018
• Active Member of the Promotion Committee. Neuro-Urology. International Continence Society (ICS)
• National Delegate for Colombia. International Society of Urology – (Internationale Societe d´Urologie (SIU). Since 2014

Dr. Pablo Mena is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years of experience. He specializes in orthopedics and traumatology. He is known for his skill in managing complex trauma and performing joint replacements. Dr. Mena also works with regenerative medicine, including stem cell and exosome therapies.

He has completed over 5,000 surgeries. His main focus is on reconstructive procedures and joint replacements. Dr. Mena is active in biological and orthopedic medicine. He has also served as a speaker for Implantes y Sistemas Ortopédicos (ISO), where he educates others about PRP, morphogenetic proteins, and growth factors.

Dr. Mena earned his medical degree from the University of Antioquia. He completed his specialization in orthopedics and traumatology at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. He is currently the Medical Director at VITALYS Bioregenerative Medicine Research Center in Medellin, Colombia.

WORK EXPERIENCE

- Anesthesiologist, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital, 2014–2017: Anesthetic care for highly complex surgical patients, both adults and children.

-Anesthesiologist specializing in pain and palliative care, Colombian Pain Institute (INCODOL), 2017–present

Anesthetic care for outpatients and inpatients. Care for patients with acute and chronic pain. Transitional pain service: identification, management, and follow-up of patients at high risk for developing chronic postoperative pain. Advanced pain management therapy, continuous regional anesthesia. Image-, ultrasound-, and fluoroscopy-guided analgesic interventions. Outpatient evaluation and management of patients with chronic cancer and non-cancer pain. Implantation of intrathecal therapy pumps and spinal neurostimulation systems.

ACADEMIC TRAINING

• -Physician and Surgeon, University of Antioquia, 2007
• -Specialist in Anesthesiology, CES University, 2014
• -Specialist in Pain and Palliative Care, CES University, 2019

OTHERS

• -SCARE Basic and Advanced CPR Instructor, 2013–2017
• -SCARE CLASA Difficult Airway Instructor - WFSA, 2014–2019
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• ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS
• -Outstanding performance in ten semesters of undergraduate medicine.
• -Recognition as a comprehensive SADEA resident in 2013.

ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION

• -Ultrasound guided injections for chronic pain including pericapscular nerve group block (PENG): a retrospective cohort study. Poster presentation 20th. Annual pain medicine meeting, ASRA, November 18-20, 2021, San Francisco, CA.
• -Articular radiofrequency in patients with osteoarthritis. 8th world congress of the world institute of pain. New York. May19-23, 2016.

Dr. Ricardo Bonilla is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who obtained his medical degree from Javeriana University in Bogota, Colombia in 1988. He later obtained a degree in plastic surgery from Costa Rica University and completed his training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He has worked as a plastic surgeon in various clinics and hospitals in Bogota, Pereira, and the USA. Dr. Bonilla is a full member of several medical societies, including the Colombian Society of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.