Dr. Gabriel Calderón is a plastic and craniomaxillofacial surgeon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The practice focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery for adults and children. Dr. Calderón is Board Certified and leads a team of nine doctors. He trained at two major Brazilian centers: Instituto Ivo Pitanguy and INTO. His background also includes postgraduate study at the Italian Hospital in Buenos Aires.
The clinic performs advanced procedures like structured rhinoplasty and complex facial fracture repair. Surgeons use titanium plates and mesh to stabilize orbital and jaw injuries. Core services also include body contouring, breast surgery, and cleft lip repair in children. Digital planning helps project results while respecting each patient's anatomy. International patients get a detailed online evaluation to coordinate care.
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The clinic performs advanced procedures like structured rhinoplasty and complex facial fracture repair. Surgeons use titanium plates and mesh to stabilize orbital and jaw injuries. Core services also include body contouring, breast surgery, and cleft lip repair in children. Digital planning helps project results while respecting each patient's anatomy. International patients get a detailed online evaluation to coordinate care.
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