Doctors in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — Page 2

Dr. Karla Fernandez is a dentist with over 20 years in oral surgery, implantology, and orofacial harmonization. She holds a master’s in implantology and oral surgery and a specialization in orofacial harmonization. She also has international certifications in bone regeneration, facial aesthetics, and advanced implantology techniques.

She has worked at Dr. Marcelino Vélez Santana Regional General Hospital, Dr. Serret Dental Center, Juan Pablo Pina Hospital, and in private clinics. She has served as an oral surgeon, professor, and implantology specialist. At UNPHU, she trains new professionals. She is recognized for surgical precision. She provides compassionate, ethical care and uses advanced techniques.

Dr. Berrido Rafael is a Dominican dentist with over 24 years of experience in prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry. He graduated from UNIBE. He completed a specialization in fixed prosthodontics and cosmetic dentistry at the University of Chile. This training is part of advanced oral rehabilitation.

He practiced at Clínica Dental Recoleta and Clínica Las Condes. He has owned his clinic since 2000. He leads prosthodontic care with precision and an aesthetic and functional focus. His work ranges from simple to complex rehabilitations. At Dr. Padilla Dental Clinic, he brings international training and provides modern, standards‑based care.

The doctor is a distinguished dentist, researcher, and academic with extensive international experience. Holding a Doctorate in Dentistry and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University, the doctor specializes in occlusion, oral rehabilitation, and implant surgery. With over two decades of clinical practice, the doctor has pioneered advancements in the field, including the introduction of teeth whitening techniques to the Dominican Republic and the development of an internationally patented oral rehabilitation method.

The doctor has served as Dean of Innovation and Institutional Development and founded the Center for Research in Biomaterials and Dentistry. Recognized with the National Science and Technology Award, the doctor maintains a prolific record of indexed publications and scientific research.

Dr. Cristian Hernandez is a medical doctor and dentist. He specializes in family medicine, dental implants, and smile design. He graduated from Ibero-American University School of Medicine in 2006. He also earned a degree from Antonio Nariño University in 2004. Dr. Hernandez has further training in quality management in health and health auditing.

He has over nine years of experience in dentistry. In 2022, he received the Provider of the Year award. Dr. Hernandez is a member of the Colombian Academy of Osteointegration. He is dedicated to high standards and new advances in dental care.

Dr. Yvelise Bello is the founder and lead plastic surgeon at Centromedicovergel in Santo Domingo. She specializes in tummy tuck surgery and facial plastic procedures. Dr. Bello completed her surgical training at Brothers Ameijeiras Hospital and received further education in Spain. She is a member of the International Confederation of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery.

• Completed training in aesthetic medicine in Madrid and laser therapy in Tarragona.
• Maintains membership in the Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgeons (FILAP).
• Works at a clinic that treats nearly 1,000 plastic surgery patients annually.
• Member of the Dominican Society of Plastic Surgeons (SODOCIPRE).

Dr. Gloria Read is a leading pediatric dentist in the Dominican Republic. She has focused exclusively on dental care for babies and children for over 20 years. Her work combines private practice with teaching at the Catholic University of Santo Domingo.

• Specializes in early childhood dental care, neonatal oral health, and pediatric trauma.
• Served as a pediatric dentist for the National Health Service for over two decades.
• Collaborated on the clinical book Dentistry for Babies: Theoretical and Practical Foundations.
• Completed a baby clinic internship in Lima, Peru, to master infant oral health.