33 Best Doctors in Santo Domingo

Dr. Ricardo Jose Perello Bisono is Chief of Cardiac Surgery and a cardiovascular surgeon with over 13 years of specialized experience in cardiac and vascular surgery. He completed his cardiovascular surgery residency at Hospital Felício Rocho in Brazil, a major cardiac center in Latin America. During training, he took part in over 1,200 procedures and served as lead surgeon in more than 200. He is involved in about 170 cardiac surgeries each year.

His expertise includes complex aortic disease, valve reconstruction, and minimally invasive structural heart procedures. He has participated in heart transplant programs and the use of ECMO.

Dr. Jose Roberto James Santana is a cardiothoracic surgeon for adults and children. He has 1,450 documented cases across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic procedures. He is the Coordinator of the Cardiovascular Department at INCAE. He is also an attending surgeon at CEDIMAT. His experience includes complex valve surgery, coronary revascularization, congenital heart disease, and ECMO.

Credentials: CMD 22529 · EXQ 528-10. He completed an advanced ECMO simulation course at Le Pitié de Paris in 2025. He was accepted for an observer rotation at Mount Sinai Hospital with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy.

Dr. Leidys Patricia Villar Perez is a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. Medical license: 26-12; CMD: 26752. She completed advanced fellowship training at CEDIMAT in the Dominican Republic.

Since 2021, she has focused on congenital and acquired heart disease in children. She holds a master’s in pediatric cardiovascular surgery from PUCMM/CEDIMAT. She has experience in complex pediatric cardiac surgery.

She received the National Health Research Award in 2022 and 2023. She has presented at STS/EACTS and at SODOCARDIO.

The doctor is a highly qualified dental specialist offering services in Orthodontics, Dental Implants, and Smile Design at a professional clinic. A graduate of the UASD with academic honors, the doctor consistently enhances expertise by taking 2-3 diploma and refresher courses annually. Specializing in Orthodontics, Dental Implants, and Smile Design, the doctor is committed to providing advanced dental care.

The doctor is a highly experienced dentist at Professional Dental Care Clinic, specializing in comprehensive dental care services. Certified to provide a wide range of services, the doctor is committed to delivering excellent patient care. Highly adept in the use of advanced dental technologies, the doctor ensures top-notch dental care for patients.

Dr. Rodriguez Karidania is a dentist at Clinica Dental Pujols Rodriguez in Santo Domingo. She performs oral rehabilitation, orthodontics, and smile makeovers. Dr. Karidania uses systems like Invisalign and lingual braces to correct tooth alignment.

• Performs aesthetic procedures including E-max, porcelain, and composite veneers.
• Treats patients at an ISO-accredited clinic.
• Manages smile restorations using Maryland bridges and dentures.
• Works at a facility that treats 1,500+ patients every year.

Dr. Johanna Pacheco is a founder of Love Dental and Sthetic Clinic in Santo Domingo. She is a specialist in oral rehabilitation and implantology. Dr. Pacheco is a member of the Dominican College of Dentists. She combines dental expertise with training in facial harmonization and aesthetic medicine.

• Performs All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants for full-arch restoration.
• Holds a diploma in Oral Implantology from the University Nacional Evangelica.
• Provides orthodontic treatments including Invisalign and ceramic braces.
• Offers facial harmonization using hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin.

Dr. Zoila Fernandez is a dentist, periodontist, and endodontist in Santo Domingo. She runs a private practice that treats about 500 patients annually. The clinic is an official provider for the Straumann Dental Implant System. Dr. Fernandez performs smile makeovers, root canal therapy, and gum surgery.

• Member of the American Dental Association.
• Certified by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Public Health.
• Member of the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including Hollywood Smile and porcelain veneers.

Dr. Ana Maria Ramirez is an oral rehabilitation specialist at OMI Minimally Invasive Dentistry Clinic in Santo Domingo. She performs restorative procedures, including All-on-4 and All-on-6 dental implants, full-mouth reconstructions, and cosmetic enhancements such as porcelain veneers and Lumineers.

• Performs tooth prosthetics and root canal treatments.
• Treats gum disease and manages orthodontic cases with braces.
• Practices at a clinic licensed for radiological and institutional operations.
• Offers online consultations for patients planning their treatment.

Dr. Pedro Paulino has placed 5,000+ dental implants across Brazil and the Dominican Republic. He specializes in implantology and facial harmonization at the Paulino Almonte Dental Team. Dr. Paulino focuses on complex oral rehabilitations using precise clinical criteria.

• Performed over 5,000 successful implant placements during his career.
• Completed a degree in Oral Face Harmonization at Universidad Facop in Brazil.
• Trained in bichectomy and lipopapada reduction at the Dr. Marcos Braite Institute.
• Participated in scientific exchanges with SIN Implants and Criteria Biomaterials.

Dr. Carlos Garcia Fernandez is an implantologist and oral surgeon at the Dra Zoila Fernández practice in Santo Domingo. He holds a PhD in Dentistry from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo and completed training in implant surgery and prosthetics at the University of Bern in Switzerland. He performs restorative procedures including All-on-4 implants and full smile makeovers.

• Holds master’s degrees in implantology, periodontics, and prosthodontics from institutions in Spain and Switzerland.
• Works at a clinic certified by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Public Health.
• Uses the Straumann Dental Implant System.
• Treats patients at a facility affiliated with the American Dental Association.

Dr. Luis Gonzalez is a plastic surgeon at IPBMA Medicine Associates in Santo Domingo. He performs body contouring and facial reconstruction, specifically high-volume procedures like tummy tucks and liposculpture. The clinic treats over 1,000 patients annually and is licensed by the Dominican Ministry of Public Health.

• Performs complex body procedures including mommy makeovers and full body lifts.
• Specializes in breast augmentation, reduction, and lifts.
• Treats gynecomastia and obesity-related aesthetic concerns.
• Works at a surgical facility with 24 beds and four resident doctors.

Dr. Suanny Bautista is an orthodontist at Dra. Zoila Fernández's Private Practice in Santo Domingo. She focuses on aesthetics, function, and biomechanics for patients of all ages. Dr. Bautista is a participant in the International and Interdisciplinary Congress on Dentistry.

• Specializes in lingual technique and Invisalign clear aligner systems.
• Maintains expertise through training at the Smile Train International Symposium.
• Completed orthodontic updates for children and adults in Buenos Aires.
• Practices at an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited facility.