Specialists / Dra. Cristina Plata Palazuelos
Dra. Cristina Plata Palazuelos
Ophthalmologist with advanced specialty training in Orbit, Eyelids and Lacrimal Duct
Biography
- Oculoplastic surgeon specialized in balancing function and aesthetics for eyelid rejuvenation, complementing surgery with advanced technology such as fractional CO2 laser.
- Expert in reconstructive eyelid surgery, anophthalmic socket management, and ocular prosthesis fitting.
Education
- M.D. degree, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC).
- Internship, Hospital General de Tijuana.
- Ophthalmology residency, Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz.
- Fellowship in Orbit, Eyelids and Lacrimal Duct.
- Certified by the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología).
Specialty
- Orbit, eyelids, and lacrimal duct.
Professional license
- General medicine: 09581706
- Ophthalmology specialty: 12471190
- Mexican Board of Ophthalmology registry: 4193
Certifications
- Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología).
- Mexican Association of Orbit and Oculoplastic Surgery (Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía de Órbita y Oculoplástica A.C.).
Areas of interest
- Eyelid surgery.
- Lacrimal duct surgery.
- Eyelid reconstruction.
- Removal of conjunctival and eyelid lesions.
- Orbital oncology.
Diploma, Advanced Specialty in Orbit, Eyelids and Lacrimal Duct — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Dr. Cristina Plata Palazuelos.
Certificate as Ophthalmology Specialist — Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología, A.C. (Mexican Board of Ophthalmology), Dr. Cristina Plata Palazuelos.