Dr. Jose Perez-Gurri

CURRICULUM VITAE

UNDERGRADUATE
1970-1973	University of Miami - Coral Gables, Florida
	Degree:	B.S. cum laude
	Major:	Chemistry
	Activities:	Member AED Honor Society Member University of Miami Judo Club Member Federation of Cuban Students

GRADUATE
1974-1978	University of Miami School of Medicine - Miami, Florida
	Degree:	M.D. upper 1/3 of class
	Activities:	Senior Surgical Preceptor
	Awards:	South Atlantic Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Fellowship

POST GRADUATE
1978-1979	PGY-I	Straight Surgical Internship Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: Robert Zeppa, M.D.
1979-1980	PGY-II	General Surgery Resident Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: Robert Zeppa, M.D.
1980-1981	PGY-III	General Surgery Resident Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: Robert Zeppa, M.D.
1981-1982	PGY-IV	General Surgery Resident Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: Robert Zeppa, M.D.
1982-1983	PGY-V	Chief Resident in General Surgery Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: Robert Zeppa, M.D.
1983-1984	PGY-VI	Plastic Surgery Resident Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: D. Ralph Millard, Jr., M.D.
1984-1985	PGY-VII	Chief Resident in Plastic Surgery Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Medical Center Miami, Florida Chief of Surgery: D. Ralph Millard, Jr., M.D.

BOARD CERTIFICATION		Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified 11/13/86. No. 3260 Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners No. 196283

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS		Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Member, D. Ralph Millard Plastic Surgical Society Member, Greater Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons Member, Florida Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons Member, Lipoplasty Society of North America Member, Jackson Surgical Society

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS		Doctors Hospital 5000 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL Surgical Park 9100 S.W. 87 Avenue, Miami, FL 33176 South Miami Hospital 6200 SW 73 Street, S. Miami, FL 33143 South Florida Surgical Center 6110 SW 70 Street, S. Miami, 33143

HOSPITAL ELECTED POSITIONS
1985-1993		Chief of Plastic Surgery - Kendall Regional Medical Center

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
1985-1986		Emergency & Trauma Disaster Committee AMI Kendall Regional Center
1986-1987		Emergency & Trauma Disaster Committee Mercy Hospital
1986-1987		Medical Advisory Committee Pal-Med Single Day Surgery
1986-1987		Surgical Quality Assurance Committee Kendall Regional Center
1988-1992		Operating Room/Quality Assurance Committee Kendall Regional Medical Center
1988-1997		Emergency & Trauma Disaster Committee Kendall Regional Medical Center
1988-1989		Emergency Room Committee Pan American Hospital
1988-1989		Peer Review Committee Pan American Hospital
1988-1989		Medical Advisory Committee Pal-Med Single Day Surgery
1994-1998		Medical Advisory Committee Surgical Park Center

STATE LICENSURE		Florida No. 36429 - Medical License

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS/ PUBLICATIONS		"Evaluation of a New Test Method for Evaluating Carbohydrates Homeostasis During Pregnancy" presented at the 1977 meeting of the South Atlantic Association of Obstentrics & Gynecology Perez-Gurri, J., "A Portable Photographic Backdrop" accepted for publication, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1984 Perez-Gurri, J., Temple, W., Ketcham, A., "Use of the Gluteus Maximus Myocutaneous Flap for Treatment of Recalcitrant Pilonidal Disease" Dis Colon Rectum. 1984;27(4):262–264

CIVIC/VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS		Member, Liga Contra El Cancer (League Against Cancer) An organization dedicated to the treatment of cancer patients. Professional services volunteered without monetary compensation. Member, Willy Chirino Foundation An organization dedicated to the plight of Cuban refugees, specifically, children. 1995-1996 - responsible for organizing and hosting a fund raising gala. Provided plastic/reconstructive surgery services to needy children. BoardMember 1984-86, Diabetes Research Institute Member 2003 - present, "His House" a Christian organization dedicated to the caretaking of children awaiting fostering or adoption.

RECOGNITION		1997 - Chosen as one of South Florida’s Top Plastic Surgeons by his peers and colleagues in South Florida Magazine. 1997 - included in the national publication "The Best Physicians in the U.S" 2007 - Chosen as one the top Cosmetic/Blepharoplasty surgeons in South Florida in *"Coral Gables Living" magazine* 2010 - Chosen as "The Best Plastic Surgeon with an Artistic Streak" in New Times "Best of 2010"

CURRENT ACTIVITIES		Founder & Medical Director Imagos Institute of Plastic Surgery - Miami, FL Private Practice

MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS		Univision Network, CH. 23 Miami, FL "The Cristina Show" Topic: Cosmetic Surgery in Men Univision Network, CH.23 Miami, FL "The Cristina Show" Topic: Latest Treatment for Cellulite Univision Network, CH.23, Miami, FL. "Sabado Gigante" Topic: Cosmetic Surgery Univision Network, CH.23, Miami, FL "Viva La Salud" (multiple appearances) Univision Network, CH.23, Miami, FL. "Noticiero del 23" (multiple appearances as an expert on different topics) ABC, WPLG CH.10 News Topic: Endermologie Univision Network, CH.23, Miami, FL. "Aqui y Ahora con Teresa Rodriguez" Topic: Endermologie Univision Network, CH.23, Miami, FL. "Fuera de Serie" Topic: Endermologie, Treatments for Cellulite and skin care Telemundo Network, CH.51, Miami, FL. "Sevcec Show" Topic: Making dreams come true Telemundo Network, CH.51, Miami, FL. "Noticiero del51" Topic: Safety of Breast Implants Telemundo Network, CH.51, Miami, FL "El Show Del Padre Alberto" Topic: Pros/Cons of Cosmetic Surgery Univision Network, CH.23, Miami,Fl. "Despierta America" Topic: Male Cosmetic Surgery Telemundo Network, CH.51, Miami, FL "El Show Del Padre Alberto" Topic: Reconstructive Surgery on children hurt in the work force within Latin America Telemundo Network, CH. 51, Miami, FL "Noticiero del 51" Topic: "Cosmetic Surgery in Teenagers" Univision Network, CH. 23, Miami, FL "The Cristina Show" Topic: Breast Surgery Univision Network, Ch.23, Miami,FL "Despierta America" Oct. 2008 Topic: Plastic Surgery Obsession Telemundo Network, Ch 51, Miami, Fl "Noticiero con Sevcec" Oct. 2009 Topic: Women and the Barbie Syndrome Mega TV, Ch.22, Miami, Fl "Los Implicados", Oct. 2010 Topic: Women and Breast Implants Mega TV, Ch. 22, Miami, Fl "A Tacon Quitao", Nov. 2011 Topic: Use of fat transfers for Breast Augmentation In Grove Magazine, Contributing Editor, Responsible for writing monthly column on topics dealing with cosmetic surgery and skin care 1994-1997

PERSONAL
Date of Birth:		January 22, 1952
Place of Birth:		Havana, Cuba
Citizenship:		U.S.
Marital Status:		Married, Three Children
Spouse Name:		Kathy
Hobbies:		Top Breeder, German Shepherd Dogs, Photography/Drawing/Art/Jazz/Skiing/Rollerblading

WEB SITE		www.imagosplasticsurgery.com

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