Plastic Surgeon in Cancun, Mexico: Facial Plastic & Aesthetic Expertise

With over 17 years of extensive expertise, Dr. Arturo Valdez is a leading Board-Certified Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon in Cancun, Mexico. He is widely recognized for exceptional skill in facial plastic and aesthetic procedures, with a strong emphasis on patient safety.

Patients seeking the highest quality of care trust Dr. Valdez for transformative results. As a proud member of prestigious organizations like The Aesthetic Society (a designation held by an estimated 12 surgeons in all of Mexico), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), he upholds the most rigorous medical and ethical standards. Furthermore, his RealSelf Verified status means his credentials, experience, and patient reviews have been thoroughly vetted, offering you complete peace of mind.

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• Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER) – Board Certified
• Member, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive College of Surgeons from Quintana Roo, Mexico
• The Aesthetic Society
• American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
• The Rhinoplasty Society (TRS)
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Ibero Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP)

• Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City Health Institutions (March 2008 – February 2011)
• General Surgery Residency: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City Health Institutions (March 2004 – February 2008)
• Medical Degree: Southeast Regional University (Awarded August 2003, SUMMA CUM LAUDE)
• Medical Internship: Regional General Hospital No. 12 Lic. Benito Juárez García, Mérida, Yucatán (June 2001 – June 2002)
• Undergraduate: Southeast Regional University (May 2001)

• First in Class: Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Degree, National Autonomous University of Mexico (September 2010)
• Magna Cum Laude: General Surgery Degree, National Autonomous University of Mexico (November 2007)
• SUMMA CUM LAUDE: Medical Degree, Southeast Regional University (August 2003)
• Award of Academic Excellence: Southeast Regional University, 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Year of Surgical Program

• Chief Resident of Plastic, Aesthetic, & Reconstructive Surgery Course, Mexico City Secretary of Health (2010)
• Chief Resident of General Surgery Course, Mexico City Secretary of Health (2008)
• Chief Resident of Student Social Service, Mexican Red Cross Delegation, Oaxaca (1998-2001)
• Instructor, Anatomy and Dissection Course, Southeast Regional University (1997-2001)
• Deputy, Human Anatomy Course, Southeast Regional University (2001)

Dr. Arturo Valdez is proud to be a RealSelf.com Verified doctor, a distinction that highlights our commitment to patient trust, transparency, and satisfaction.

RealSelf is the leading online community for individuals researching cosmetic procedures, connecting with doctors, and sharing real patient experiences. To earn ‘Verified’ status, a doctor must meet stringent criteria confirmed by RealSelf, including:

• Proper Medical Licensing: Maintaining an active medical license and being in good standing with local medical boards (RealSelf regularly checks this status).
• High Patient Satisfaction: Consistently achieving an average patient satisfaction score of four stars or higher on RealSelf.
• Responsive Service: Promptly responding to RealSelf user inquiries.
• Transparency Commitment: Providing comprehensive information about their practice, including years of experience, hospital privileges, malpractice insurance, active board certifications, and before & after photos of their most-performed procedures.

This verification offers an additional layer of confidence, assuring you that Dr. Valdez meets the high standards valued by both the RealSelf community and patients worldwide.