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Dr. Carlos Marciales

Dr. Carlos Marciales

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

18+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Carlos Marciales

Dr. Carlos Marciales, MD is a board-certified Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico. He earned his medical degree at the University of the Andes, School of Medicine, in Mérida, Venezuela and later specialized in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital Doctor Rubén Leñero in Mexico City. He has a long history of more than 17 years and has a strong reputation for providing natural and personalized results in body and facial procedures.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: 17+ years
  • Procedures Performed: More than 10,000 plastic surgery procedures, including more than 5,000+ body contouring procedures in post-bariatric patients.
  • Current Practice: NewCity Medical Plaza, Tijuana & Ángeles International Hospital, Tijuana

Dr. Marciales is certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). His specialties include tummy tucks, liposuction, BBL, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, facelift surgery, blepharoplasty, and post bariatric body contouring.

Innovations & Contributions

  • Congress Participation: Regular presenter and participant in prominent international plastic surgery meetings such as FILACP, AMCPER and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meetings in the USA
  • Microsurgery Training: Completed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Microsurgery at The American British Cowdray Medical Center in Mexico City

Good to know

Speciality

Cosmetic/Plastic SurgeryAnti AgingLaser SurgerySkin CareMedical Spa TreatmentGeneral Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishSpanish

Awards

  • Board Certification No. 120191
  • RealSelf Top Rated Surgeon

Founder and Chief Plastic Surgeon

2017 - Present

Senior Plastic Surgeon

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

2017 - Present

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

Hospital Angeles Tijuana

Angeles Hospital Tijuana is a fully staffed and privately owned, multi-specialty hospital that serves the Baja California region in Mexico. It is part of Angeles Health System which is among the largest private health systems in the country. Located close to the U.S.-Mexican border, this private hospital is strategically situated in a major medical tourism corridor, attracting mostly U.S. residents who are seeking lower-cost and quicker medical care. This private hospital follows standard clinical practices as well as has modern medical equipment within its own private healthcare model. ### Medical Specialties Angels Hospital Tijuana offers an array of clinical departments to include bariatrics, orthopedic (and joint replacement), cardiology, oncology, general surgery, and internal medicine. Angels Hospital Tijuana can provide service for either planned or complicated treatments using diagnostic imaging capabilities, operating rooms, and ICU's. With a multidisciplinary model, Angels Hospital Tijuana allows for all of its specialty clinicians to work together to plan and coordinate each patient’s care, utilizing established national medical guidelines and the specific medical needs of each patient. ### International Patient Services Angels Hospital Tijuana also provides additional support services to assist patients coming from outside the United States to receive their needed medical care. Some examples of these international patient support services include: • Pre-treatment consultation and/or evaluation to determine if a patient qualifies for treatment at Angels Hospital Tijuana • Appointment Scheduling • Treatment Planning and Coordinating Travel Arrangements for patients coming from the United States and other countries ### Patient Experience Angels Hospital Tijuana is committed to providing high-quality care to all of its patients. As a result of this commitment, Angels Hospital Tijuana provides care to all of its patients in a private hospital setting focusing on safe and efficient practice of medicine. Due to the proximity of Angels Hospital Tijuana to the U.S.-Mexican border, many medical tourists have easy access to this private hospital. Additionally, all aspects of hospital care are provided in an organized manner to ensure a smooth patient care process.

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All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Carlos Marciales

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

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Medical Spa Treatment

Medical Spa Treatment

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General Surgery

General Surgery

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