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

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

 

                                                                  -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
                                                                 Carbohydrate Homeostasis During Pregnancy"                                                                                                                                                               presented at the 1977 meeting of the South Atlantic

                                                                  Association of Obstetrics and 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 FloridaÕs 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

                                                                 

                                                                  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: ÒCosmetic Surgery in TeenagersÓ

 

                                                                 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                                       Available upon request

 

Rev. 4/03