Dr. Cristina Lopez-penalver M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Surgeon
8900 N KENDALL DR MIAMI FL, 33176About
Dr. Cristina Lopez-penalver is a general surgeon practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Lopez-penalver specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Lopez-penalver provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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- Member SAGES
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST SURGEONS
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS-FLORIDA CHAPTER
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGONS
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