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Dr. Johanna Cobos

Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Quito Ecuador and Tijuana Mexico with Dr. Johanna Cobos, Certified Bariatric Surgeon.

Dr. Johanna Betzabe Cobos Román stands out as a remarkable and dedicated professional in the medical community, with a specialization in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Born on January 11, 1990, in Loja, Ecuador, Dr. Cobos has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her field, supported by a rich and diverse educational background.wp content uploads 2023 12 Screen Shot 2023 12 05 at 2.07.29 PM 300x255.png

Her academic journey began at the Universidad Nacional de Loja-Ecuador, where from 2008 to 2014, she pursued her Degree in General Medicine. This foundational phase of her education laid the groundwork for her subsequent medical pursuits. In 2013-2014, she further enhanced her clinical skills through an internship at the Hospital Carlos Andrade Marín in Ecuador.

Seeking to deepen her expertise in surgery, Dr. Cobos moved to Russia for specialization. At the North-Western State Medical University named after I.I Mechnikov in Saint Petersburg, she earned her degree in General Surgery, a significant milestone in her career. This was followed by two pivotal fellowships – one in Gastric and Esophageal Surgery at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan, and another in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the CAMLS Training Institute at the University of South Florida, USA. These experiences not only broadened her surgical acumen but also exposed her to global medical practices.

In 2022, Dr. Cobos further specialized in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at the Obesity not 4 me Hospital affiliated with the Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico. This subspecialty reflects her dedication to combating obesity through advanced surgical interventions.

Dr. Cobos’s professional career is as impressive as her educational pursuits. Her early role in risk management and emergency response coordination with the Red Cross of Ecuador in 2012 showcased her versatility and commitment to public health. Her tenure as a General Surgery Practitioner and Deputy Director of Teaching and Research at the General Hospital of Macas is notable for her contributions to both clinical practice and medical education. Currently, she serves as a Specialist in General Surgery at Hospital de los Valles and provides emergency care for surgical pathologies at Clinica San Rafael.

Dr. Cobos’s expertise is further evidenced by her active participation in various national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops between 2015 and 2021, focusing on surgical infections, medical emergencies, and minimally invasive techniques in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Her proficiency in multiple languages, including advanced levels in English and Russian and native fluency in Spanish, underscores her ability to engage with a diverse range of patients and colleagues globally.

In summary, Dr. Johanna Betzabe Cobos Román is a highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeon, whose comprehensive training and diverse professional experiences make her a valuable asset to the medical community. Her dedication to advancing surgical techniques in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders is commendable, and she stands as a beacon of excellence and commitment in her field.

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  • Name: Johanna Betzabe Cobos Román, M.D.
  • Specialization: Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
  • Address: Stefano Maderno and Rafaelle Gianetti, Cumbaya – Quito
  • Date of Birth: January 11, 1990, Loja – Ecuador
  • Email: longtermvsg@gmail.com
  • Identification Number: 1104993728


Academic Training:

  • University: 2008-2014, Universidad Nacional de Loja-Ecuador, Degree in General Medicine.
  • Internship: 2013-2014, Hospital Carlos Andrade Marín (IESS- Ecuador).
  • Specialization: 2015-2018, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I Mechnikov (Saint Petersburg-Russia), Department of Surgery No 1, Clinical Peter the Great, Degree in General Surgery.
  • Fellowship in Gastric and Esophageal Surgery: 2018, Tokyo Medical and Dental University – Tokyo, Japan.
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery: 2021, CAMLS Training Institute, University of South Florida, USA.
  • Subspecialty: 2022-2023, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Obesity not 4 me Hospital, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico.

Professional Experience:

  • Red Cross of Ecuador, 2012: Risk management and emergency response coordination.
  • General Hospital of Macas, May 2018 – July 2019: General Surgery Practitioner and Deputy Director of Teaching and Research.
  • Hospital de los Valles, August 2019 – present: Specialist in General Surgery.
  • Clinica San Rafael, December 2019 – present: Emergency care for surgical pathologies.

Courses and Seminars:

  • Participation in various national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops related to surgical infections, medical emergencies, minimally invasive surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, among others, between 2015 and 2021.

Languages:

  • English: Advanced level C1
  • Russian: Advanced level A2
  • Spanish: Native

References:

  • Fernando Torres Jaramillo, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Director of ATLS, Professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
  • Daniel Robalino Barzallo, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Head of Surgery at Hospital de los Valles.
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