Clinica Dr. Virgilio Cedano is a multi-specialty hospital in Higuey, Dominican Republic. The facility treats both adults and children across 33 medical departments. Key specialties include neonatology, reconstructive plastic surgery, and urology. Dr. Virgilio Cedano founded the clinic in 1990. It has grown from a six-bed facility into a full medical center with 38 physicians.
The oncology department offers breast reconstruction after cancer surgery. In urology, surgeons use the GreenLight Laser for prostate procedures. The hospital also performs robotic prostatectomies with the da Vinci system. A dedicated neonatal unit provides surgery and rehabilitation for critically ill newborns. Diagnostic tools include MRI, CT scans, and video-EEG monitoring. International patients are admitted with passport documentation.
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