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Colombia
Find out more about ISAPS Fellowships in Medellin, Colombia under the supervision of Dr. Juan Esteban Sierra Mejia.
Dr. Juan Esteban Sierra Mejia is a plastic surgeon fully dedicated to cosmetic surgery. His practice started 25 years ago and he has experience in body contouring surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, gluteoplasty, mammoplasty which are the most frequent of his surgeries. His team, made up of 12 people, perform an average of 5 surgeries per week.
DR. JES, Quirofanos El Tesoro OR Center
The clinic boasts 11 operating rooms situated in a prestigious location with outstanding facilities. Innovative consultation processes provide fellows with ample opportunities to learn about administrative issues, granting them access to consultations.
The fellow will find a team consisting of two plastic surgeons, two physiotherapists, and additional administrative staff. They will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of aesthetic surgery, practice management, patient interaction, administrative tasks, and office management, fostering a broadened perspective as they embark on their career.
Useful Information
Accomodation
There are different options; Airbnb, hostels and hotels are available and close to the clinic. Dr. Juan Esteban Sierra Mejia and his team are open to sending some recommendations to fellows.
Please contact him for more information.
Visa and Work Permits
Applicants must check visa requirements of the country they plan to visit before applying for the ISAPS Fellowship Program.
For visa and immigration information, please read the details on the Colombian government's official website.
Licensure
Licensure is required. It is only with a valid license that you will be able to perform hands-on tasks throughout the fellowship.
Transportation
Within the city, the easiest and fastest means of transportation is by cab/taxi.
As most of the lodgings are close to the office, the fellow will be able to walk there. In Medellin, there is a subway and bus system that covers the whole city.
Fellowship Host
Dr. Juan Esteban Sierra Mejia
- DrJes.co
- Job Title Plastic Surgeon
- Clinic/Hospital/Office DrJes.co
- Work Province Antioquia
- Work Fax +57 4 3216111
- Work phone +57 320 6868301
- Website www.juanestebansierra.com
- Biography Juan Esteban is a Doctor of the University of Caldas (Manizales) where he is native, and Plastic Surgeon trained at the Bonsucesso Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, he has 26 years of experience
- Location Carrera 25A #1A sur 45 Consultorio 1553, Torre Medica #2, Medellin, Colombia, 0500026
Dr. JES and Quirofanos El Tesoro OR Center
Cl. 1a Sur. #45, El Poblado Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
During a fellowship, the fellow can anticipate observing the following subjects and techniques:
- Abdominoplasty
- Liposuction
- Gluteoplasty
- Mammoplasty