Dr. Gustavo Plasencia M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
3661 S Miami Ave Suite 230 Miami FL, 33133About
Specializing in colon & rectal surgery and surgery, Dr. Gustavo Plasencia, MD is one of the country's top ranked doctors. He currently sees patients in Miami, Florida. Dr. Plasencia is a graduate of Universidad ...
Education and Training
Univ De Salamanca- Fac De Med- Salamanca- Spain 1974
University of Salamanca / Faculty of Medicine 1974
Universidad De Salamanca
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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