Dr. Miguel Alfaro
Dr. Miguel Alfaro, Plastic Surgeon in Costa Rica
Dr. Miguel Alfaro is a plastic surgeon in San José, Costa Rica. He is a former Chief of the Plastic Surgery Service at Hospital San Juan de Dios, founded and formerly led the National Burn Unit, and co-founded Hospital CIMA San José.
Education and training
- Medical degree from the School of Medicine of the University of Costa Rica.
- General surgery training at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and the University of Missouri (Columbia).
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Colorado (Denver).
Hospital and academic leadership
- Former Chief of the Plastic Surgery Service at Hospital San Juan de Dios, a national university teaching hospital in Costa Rica.
- Founder and former head of the National Burn Unit.
- Former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at San Juan de Dios.
- Co-founder of Hospital CIMA San José.
- Former president of the Costa Rican Plastic Surgery Society.
- Member of the Scientific Bioethical Committee, the Costa Rican College of Surgeons and the college’s Malpractice Committee.
Professional memberships
- International Plastic Surgery Society
- Ibero-Latin American Society for Plastic Surgery
- International College of Surgeons
- Oncological Society
- Mastology Society
- International Society for Burn Injuries
Procedures
Dr. Alfaro performs facial surgery, body contouring and breast surgery, including rhinoplasty, face lifts, breast lift, breast augmentation and reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction. See the full list of procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Dr. Alfaro train?
He holds a medical degree from the University of Costa Rica, trained in general surgery at the University of Michigan and the University of Missouri, and completed a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Colorado.
What positions has Dr. Alfaro held?
Former Chief of the Plastic Surgery Service at Hospital San Juan de Dios, founder and former head of the National Burn Unit, former Chairman of the Department of Surgery there, and former president of the Costa Rican Plastic Surgery Society.
Which hospital is Dr. Alfaro associated with?
He co-founded Hospital CIMA San José and operates there.
Next step
Request an evaluation with Dr. Alfaro through the contact page. Before surgery, read his pre- and post-operative recommendations and the trip plan for international patients.