Dr. Christian Porras Méndez

Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Degree: Medical Doctor, Specialist in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

University: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara – Graduated in 2012

Professional License Number (General): 8902469 – Issued by the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), Mexico

Specialty License Number: 14637189 – Issued by the Dirección General de Profesiones, Mexico

Years of Experience: Over 10 years of medical experience

Current Fellowship: Advanced Fellowship in Microsurgery and Perforator Flap Reconstruction

Hospital Base: UMAE No. 21 – Traumatology and Orthopedics, IMSS, Monterrey, Nuevo León

Work Experience Highlights

• General Practitioner – North West Medical, San José del Cabo, B.C.S. (2014–2015)

• Surgical First Assistant – Hospital St. Luke’s, San José del Cabo, B.C.S. (2017–2018)

• Bilingual physician offering care to international patients in private and hospital settings

Advanced Education & Training

• Two years of General Surgery – Hospital de Alta Especialidad de Veracruz, SESVER | Universidad Veracruzana

• Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency – Centro Médico Lic. Adolfo López Mateos, ISEM | Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
  (March 2020 – February 2024)

• Current Fellowship: Reconstructive Microsurgery and Perforator Flap Techniques – Universidad de Monterrey | IMSS UMAE 21 (2024–2025)

• Former Resident in Rehabilitation Medicine – Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

• Clinical rotations and pre-graduate internship at Hospital Santa María Chapalita, Guadalajara, Jalisco