Dr. Roberto Cardona runs a plastic surgery practice in Medellín, Colombia. The practice focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face and body. Key specialties include rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, and mammoplasty. The center also offers non-surgical treatments like hyaluronic acid fillers. All surgeries take place at IQ Interquirófanos.
Dr. Cardona has over 20 years of medical experience and 6,000+ surgery hours. His practice has treated more than 10,000 cases. He specialized in plastic surgery at Universidad El Bosque. He also trained in micro-reconstructive surgery at recognized Colombian hospitals. The operating facility holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.
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Dr. Cardona has over 20 years of medical experience and 6,000+ surgery hours. His practice has treated more than 10,000 cases. He specialized in plastic surgery at Universidad El Bosque. He also trained in micro-reconstructive surgery at recognized Colombian hospitals. The operating facility holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.
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