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Marcela Porras Alfaro
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Marcela Porras Alfaro

Gastroenterology
Patient Demographics: Adult, Elderly

"I believe that in medicine it is always better to prevent illnesses. However if we do become sick, treatments should emphasize relief and recovery."

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  • Gastro ClínicaTibás, San José, Costa Rica
    400 meters north of Walmart, main street between 45th and 47th Avenues
    +506 2236 3575
    mporras@gastrocr.com
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  • Hospital Clínica Bíblica., Consultorio Dra. Marcela PorrasCatedral, San José, San José, Costa Rica
    Calle Central Alfredo Volio (Calle 0). Entre avenidas 14 y 16; Digestive Endoscopy Center, Emergency Entrance, 2nd Floor Floor 2.
    +506 2256 3083 (ext 101) / +506 2522 1000
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Procedures (16)

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Celiac disease test
Colon, stomach and rectum polyp biopsy
Lower GI Endoscopy
Endoscopic ultrasound
Gastroscopy + Colonoscopy
Upper GI Endoscopy
Hemorrhoid ligatures
Ligation of esophageal varices
Management of bleeding gastric
Mucosectomy
Paracentesis
Hemorrhoidal laser or rubber band ligation treatment
Polypectomy
Small bowel examination
`Resection of polyps in the colon, stomach or rectum
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Medical conditions (21)

Abdominal hemorrhage
Abdominal pain
Chronic ulcers
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Constipation
Crohn's disease
Diarrhea
Esophageal stenosis
Flatulence (farting)
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nausea
Pancreas disease
Peptic ulcer
Stomach acid problem
Stomach sores
Vomiting
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General Info

About me

Initially, I studied medicine because I was curious about how the human body worked. Furthermore, I studied Gastroenterology and Endoscopy because when combined, one is empowered with great tools to diagnosis and treat the illnesses of digestive system. What I like the most about my job professionally is removing malignant lesions in order to prevent cancer but on a personal level I love the interaction I have with my patients.

Languages

English, Español

Education

Degrees
  • Specialty in Gastroenterology. Universidad de Costa Rica. January 2003
  • Doctor and Surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica. January 1997
Courses

  • Participant: Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, Illinois USA. May 2011

  • Participant: Digestive Disease Week. San Diego, California USA, May 2012

  • Participant: XII Central American Congress of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. San Jose, Costa Rica

  • Training: Colon Capsule Endoscopy. Pamplona, Spain. March 2012

Trainings

  • Technician Degree

    Colon mucosectomy

  • Technician Degree

    Endoscopic Capsule

Professional

Licenses

  • Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED5298Active

    Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica

Affiliations
  • Costa Rican Association of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy
  • Member: Hospital Clinica Biblica Medical Association
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Positions
  • Award: Alexis Arias Alvarado Prize by FUCODOCSA to the Best Resident in the Medical Area, 2003