CIMEQ – Center for Medical and Surgical Research

The Center for Medical and Surgical Research (El Centro de Investigaciones Médico Quirúrgicas) (CIMEQ) in west Havana near the Siboney Clinic was founded on March 26, 1982. It is both a hospital and an institution of scientific and technological learning. CIMEQ is a part of Cuba’s health care system and scientific development. Classified as a general and teaching hospital, it provides specialized medical, stomatological and nursing care among its specialities, focused on the prevention, healing and rehabilitation of patients. It is the venue of the National Examination Boards for doctoral examinations in clinical and surgical sciences, and the specialties. CIMEQ holds the reputation of the crown jewel of the island’s health care system, providing the best care. It was the first hospital to use CAT scan technology on the island, and is reputedly at the forefront for marrow, liver and kidney transplants. Under the direction of Dr. Roberto Castellanos Gutiérrez, the CIMEQ has pro...

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