3.1
47 Ratings with 28 written Reviews
Summary
Ivo Alexander Pestana, M.D., FACS, FAAPS, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He specializes in general plastic surgery, complex reconstructive procedures and microneurovascular surgery. His clinical interests include reconstructive and cosmetic breast and body surgery. Prior to joining Lynn Cancer Institute, Dr. Pestana served as professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Pestana earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and a plastic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center. His training included a transplantation and immunology research fellowship as well as a trauma research fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He also completed a hand and microsurgery fellowship at …Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery. Dr. Pestana is certified by American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, fellow of the American College of Surgeons and member of several other professional organizations. He serves as a reviewer for the Annals of Surgical Oncology and the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. His work in plastic and reconstructive surgery is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals. During his career, Dr. Pestana has been named to such prestigious lists as Best Doctors in America and America’s Top Surgeons. He participated in the description and implementation of the imaging technique termed fluorescent angiography in the field of plastic surgery, which has proven to be an important advancement in the clinical assessment of microvascular anastomoses and tissue perfusion. Dr. Pestana’s goal is to provide patient-centered, safe, cutting edge reconstructive and cosmetic surgery in a caring and sensitive manner, he says. He is committed to ensuring patients feel heard and are aware of and understand all options available to them when considering plastic surgery. Dr. Pestana is fluent in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors playing tennis, running, swimming and boating.
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- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine
- 28 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Baptist Health Surgical Oncology | Boca Raton
701 NW 13th St # 3Boca Raton, FL 33486 Tel: (561) 955-4220
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Boca Raton , FL | Boynton Beach , FL | MIAMI , FL | MIAMI , FL |
| Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine | Med School: Xavier University School of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ivo Alexander Pestana
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ivo Alexander Pestana has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ivo Alexander Pestana has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2025, Inactive
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000
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- Dr. Ivo Pestana's office is located at 701 NW 13th St # 3, Boca Raton, FL, 33486.
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- Dr. Ivo Pestana is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center.
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