Unión Médica del Norte is a plastic and reconstructive surgery practice in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Dr. Elías Herrera leads the clinic. The team focuses on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Herrera earned his medical degree with honors in 1986. He completed his surgical specialization in Mexico City in 1993. The practice puts a strong focus on pre-operative safety and realistic patient outcomes.
International patients get full support through medical packages. These include airport pickup, city transport, and a dedicated recovery house. Patients can meet the surgeon before travel via video consultation. Post-operative care covers lymphatic drainage and fibrosis management. Dr. Herrera is a member of SODOCIPRE and ISAPS.
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