Maria Patino, MD
Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
4120 Southwest Fwy Houston TX, 77027About
Dr. Maria Patino Murcia is an established and highly skilled physician with exceptional years of experience as a surgeon. She is a fully licensed Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgeon with over 15 years of specialized training completed between Venezuela and the United States. Dr. Patino decided to move to the U.S due to humanitarian crisis in her country and with perseverance and dedication, she was admitted into fellowship programs in acute burn surgery, burn reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, and Microsurgery at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, demonstrating her skills and excellence as a surgeon. Her extensive training and academic experience allowed her to be recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the Texas Medical Association, and also obtaining a full medical license by the Texas Medical board
Education and Training
La Universidad del Zulia MD 2000
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Plastic Surgery Faculty Caracas- Venezuela 2010 - 2015
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- American Medical Association
- TMA
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- Texas Medical Association
Fellowships
- University of Texas Medical Branch acute burn surgery
- Microsurgery at Temple University burn reconstructive surgery
Fellowships
- Acute burn and burn reconstructive plastic surgery. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TXMicrosurgery. Temple University. Philadelphia, PA
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Plastic SurgeryAmerican College of Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
- I'm a passionate surgeon, always looking for excellence and enhancing my patient's self- esteem is my daily motivation.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Caribbean
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- PRSJAMA
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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Maria Patino, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.
As an exceptional plastic surgeon, Dr. Patino’s illustrious career spans over 15 years, marked by specialized training and exemplary achievements. She specializes in liposuction, Brazilian butt lifts, abdominoplasties, brachioplasties, and facial cosmetic surgery. Hailing from Colombia and raised in Venezuela, her journey into the field of medicine began with a passion for healing and a dedication to academic excellence.
The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from Universidad del Zulia in Venezuela. She also obtained degrees in general surgery, and plastic surgery, establishing herself as a skilled practitioner with a commitment to advancing her craft.
Driven by a desire to serve amidst her country’s humanitarian crisis, Dr. Patino made the courageous decision to relocate to the United States. With unwavering determination, she embarked on fellowship programs in acute burn surgery, burn reconstructive surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and Microsurgery at Temple University, solidifying her reputation as a distinguished surgeon.
Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), she holds membership in prestigious organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the Texas Medical Association.
Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.
Outside of the office, Dr. Patino enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, and cycling.
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