Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. His practice is characterized by medical excellence, the use of up-to-date techniques, and an approach focused on the well-being and recovery of each patient.

Dr. Rivera Aguerri has extensive experience in general, bariatric, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. He is certified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica. He serves as the Director of the Surgery Department at Hospital CIMA in San José, Costa Rica, a general hospital equipped with state-of-the-art technology and accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). With more than 2,000 laparoscopic procedures performed, Dr. Rivera Aguerri’s credentials are internationally recognized by the International College of Surgeons (FICS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and the Latin American Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (ALACE). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Due to his continuous professional development and extensive experience in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, he is considered one of the pioneers of these procedures in Costa Rica and Central America.

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A specialist in Ophthalmology and sub-specialist in Pediatric Ophthalmology, dedicated to the visual health care of children and adults. His practice is characterized by a close and empathetic approach, especially with pediatric patients, promoting early detection and appropriate treatment of visual conditions to improve their quality of life.