Doctors in Medellín, Colombia — Page 2

Nathalia Rua is a specialist in Oral Pathology and Medicine at the clinic. She is listed as part of the International Smiles team in Medellín, Colombia. Her specialty supports patients who need oral health evaluation and care focused on pathology and medical aspects.

Ricardo Vélez Fernández is an Orthodontist at the clinic and a member of the Colombian Society of Orthodontics. He studied dentistry at CES University in Medellín and specialized in orthodontics at the University CIEO in Bogotá. His treatments include bracketless alignment with Invisalign®, Clear Aligner®, Ortholite, and Dentaline, as well as conventional orthodontics and self-ligating brackets.

Alejandra Garcés is a Dentist and Specialist in Oral Rehabilitation at the clinic. She is part of the International Smiles team in Medellín and is described as a specialist from CES University. Her work focuses on restoring both function and the aesthetics of patients’ smiles through advanced, personalized treatments.

Daniela Vasquez is a General Dentist at the clinic and part of the International Smiles team. She has 5 years of dental-field experience, including work with Colombia’s National Health Insurance company SURA and private practices. She also studied English as a Second Language at the University of San Diego in California.

Kenia Baena is the Dental Services Manager at the clinic as part of International Smiles’ Customer Service Team in Medellín. She supports clinic operations and patient services, helping keep the patient experience organized. Her role is focused on coordinating dental services for patients visiting the clinic.

Laura Londoño Ramírez is the Executive Manager at the clinic and oversees operations and patient services at International Smiles in Medellín. She is listed on the clinic’s Customer Service Team page as Executive Manager. Her role focuses on dental administration and patient services to keep the patient experience efficient and high-quality.

Maria Isabel Rodas is a Speech and myofunctional Therapist at the clinic. She focuses on re-training head and neck muscles to improve function and health, and her practice is oriented toward dental patients. She started as a dental hygienist in 2000 and transitioned to phonoaudiology in 2010 at Foundation Universitaria Maria Cano, with ongoing work that includes oropharyngeal dysphagia and orofacial motricity.

Maritza Paniagua is the Dental Lab Technician at the clinic’s dental laboratory in Medellín. She graduated from the Antioquia Academy of Dental Laboratory in 2011 and has 11 years of total experience. She has been leading her own dental lab for 3 years and works with advanced technology to support high-quality dental restorations.

Dr. Pablo Mena Mena is a physician and orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years of experience. He practices orthopedics, traumatology, regenerative medicine, and orthomolecular medicine. He is the Medical Director of VITALYS Sports Medicine in Medellín, Colombia. He is an expert in biological therapies and has performed more than 5,000 surgeries.

At VITALYS, he leads comprehensive regenerative care. He offers stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases, sports injuries, and chronic illnesses. He also provides exosome therapies for tissue regeneration and anti-aging. His services include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), viscosupplementation, and regenerative orthopedics.

His practice also addresses hair loss, aging and anti-aging, and chronic diseases. He uses medical cannabis when appropriate. His focus is bioregenerative medicine that supports the body's ability to repair damaged cells.