Academic Background
Universidad Metropolitan Universidad , 1975–1980.
Plastic Surgery, "M. Gea González" SS Hospital
Microsurgery, Davies Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Cosmetic Surgery at N. and U. Medical Center, USA.
Body Contouring Surgery, Medical and Scientific Research Center, São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Other Studies
Annual Plastic Surgery Courses by: The American Society of Plastic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery.
Awards
Editor of the journal "Micro Surgery" (USA):
Editor of an issue of the *Journal of Microsurgery* featuring the *Volumen Micro Surgery en México, Vol. 20, 2000.
Organizations to which he belongs
Mexican Association of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (AMCPER)
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP)
Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Association of Residents and Former Residents of Dr. Fernando Ortiz Monasterio
International Confederation of Aesthetic Surgery (ICAPS)
Other Activities
Instructor for the "American Society of Plastic Surgery" Body Contouring Implants Course
Instructor for the Garteos and Calf Implant Course, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Other Specialties
Microsurgery
