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.
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.
Procedures performed
- Blepharoplasty
- Ptosis correction
- Lacrimal duct surgery
- Biopsies
- Eyelid reconstruction
- Orbital oncologic surgery
- Ocular prosthesis fitting