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Dr. Joel Toro

Dr. Joel Toro
Dr. Joel Toro specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He graduated from the
He graduated from the University of Puerto Rico where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a doctorate in Medicine. In 1994 he began his specialty in General Surgery, being named Chief Resident in his last year. Upon completing his residency in Surgery he was admitted to the prestigious Indiana University, where he completed his sub-specialty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2002. He was certified by the "American Board of Plastic Surgery" in 2004.
Upon returning to Puerto Rico, he was invited to join the Surgery faculty at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and as an ad honorem professor he continues to educate to this day. His active private practice balances cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. He is one of the most consulted plastic surgeons for performing complex breast reconstructions after a mastectomy. From 2013 to March 2019 he was president of the Plastic Surgery Society of Puerto Rico. His interest in academia has made him a resource for countless forums and he has been repeatedly recognized by his medical colleagues as one of the best in his specialty in the "Doctor's Choice Award."
Her private office is located in the historic buildings of the Blanche Kellogg Institute of Ciudadela in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
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San Jorge Children's Hospital, San Juan, PR
Mutual Aid Hospital, San Juan, PR
Comprehensive Cancer Center, UPR, San Juan, PR
Pavia Hospital, Santurce, PR
Doctors Center Hospital, Santurce, PR
Certifications
Puerto Rico Medical Discipline Licensing Board
College of Physicians of Puerto Rico, Chapter of Plastic Surgery
Associate Professor (ad honorem)
University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, San Juan, PR
Affiliations
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Regional Chapter Past-President
Plastic Surgery Society of Puerto Rico (Directing Member)
Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery
James E. Bennett Surgical Society, Indiana University School of Medicine
International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies