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Dr. Izquierdo regularly attends local, regional and national conferences to keep informed of new techniques and ideas and is actively involved as officers and committee members in prestigious plastic surgery organizations. The practice also sponsors local seminars, and Dr. Izquierdo travels on international volunteer surgical missions and offers his time in community philanthropic organizations. He believes that it is important for patients to be well-informed of their surgeon's training, licensing and experience. The American Society of Medical Specialties recognizes only surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as plastic surgeons. They have completed five to eight years of residency after medical school, passed a written examination, and successfully presented a cross-section of their cases in an oral examination. Their training has encompassed all aspects of current surgical practice including wound healing, anatomy, diseases affecting surgery (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, liver and kidney disease), as well as technical aspects important in the safe performance of surgical procedures. Surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery have experience in surgery of all tissues such as bone, nerve, muscle and skin. The basis for cosmetic surgery is a sound knowledge of anatomy and function, as well as knowledge in the reconstruction of the areas treated. All of this information and experience is used for planning a safe and successful course of treatment for each individual patient.
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