Jose A. Perez-Gurri, M.D., F.A.C.S.

CURRICULUM VITAE


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
    Baptist Hospital
    8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176
    South Miami Hospital
    6200 SW 73 Street, S. Miami, FL 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" accepted for publication 1984, Disease of Colon and Rectum
     
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
     
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"
     
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
     
   

Telemundo Network, CH.51, Miami, FL. "Sevcec Show" Topic: Makring 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: Make 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

     
    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

     
REFERENCES  
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