Best surgeons in Costa Rica: TOP 1 doctor

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Abdulcabbar Kartal - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon specializing in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He is certified by the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C) and has performed over 500 bariatric surgeries.

Dr. Victor Urzola Herrera

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Costa Rica, San Jose, Dr. Victor Urzola
Dr. Victor Urzola specializes in complex reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, trained at top institutions like Stanford University and the University of Milan.
- Fellowship-trained in microsurgery and facial cosmetic surgery in France and the USA
- Expert in post-bariatric body contouring and stem cell applications
- Active member of multiple international plastic surgery societies
- Former President of the Costa Rican Association of Plastic Surgery
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Doctor	experience	Good Fit For	What Sets Them Apart	Clinic & Location	Consultation
Dr. Victor Urzola Herrera		Complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures	Trained at Stanford in genetics and microsurgery – specializes in post-bariatric reconstruction and stem cell applications. Former President of Costa Rican Plastic Surgery Association.	Dr. Victor Urzola Costa Rica	Price on request