Dr. Ronald J. Escudero, MD, FACS

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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Ronald J. Escudero, who serves patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A leading Albuquerque otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Escudero works with patients at his private practice, Escudero Facial Plastics. He provides various facial plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, including rhinoplasty, eye lifts, blepharoplasty, face lifts, ear pinning, brow lifts, cheek implants, chin implants, dermal fillers and BOTOX®.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, he earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency in otolaryngology at the Naval Medical Center.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in otolaryngology through the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, which serves the public by ensuring that diplomates meet the standards of training, knowledge, and professionalism through initial and continuing certification.

Moreover, he is board-certified in facial plastic surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, which was established in 1986 to improve the quality of medical and surgical treatment available to the public by examining for professional expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Achieving fellowship status, Dr. Escudero is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FAAFPRS).

In his professional experience, he performs surgery at many quality surgical centers throughout Albuquerque, including the University of New Mexico Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Services, and Presbyterian Rust and Sandia Surgery Center.

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer.

An authority in his field, Dr. Escudero has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010), On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2015, 2014), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2015, 2014).

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