Fernando Lora MD Profile

Fernando Lora, MD

VASCULAR AND GENERAL SURGERY – Board Certified

Male, Age 54, Graduated 1979, Universidad Mayor de San Simon Cochabamba, Bolivia, Speaks English and Spanish

Fernando Lora MD , completed specialty training in General Surgery at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, N.Y. He is also affiliated to State University of New York. He completed fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at Heart Institute, Houston, Texas with Dr. Denton A. Cooley. Dr.

+ Education

Universidad Mayor de San Simon
Cochabamba, Bolivia
April 4, 1961 – May 24, 1968
Medical Doctor Degree

Howard University
Washington, DC.
7/1/1972 – 6/30/1973
Practice

Prince George General Hospital
Washington, DC.
7/1/1973 – 6/30/1974
Resident in General Surgery, Dr. Jerome L. Sandier

Wilson Memorial Hospital
Johnson City, NY
7/1/1974 – 12/31/1975
Resident in General Surgery, Dr. Frederick W. Wood

Texas Heart Institute
Houston, TX
7/1/1985 – 6/30/1986
Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship, Dr. Denton A. Cooley

+ Awards

Physician’s Recognition Award

The American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA)and the related credit system recognize physicians who demonstrate their commitment to staying current with advances in medicine by participating in certified continuing medical education (CME) activities.

American Medical Association

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Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

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+ Affiliations

Metropolitan Hospital
Miami, Fl
Active Member Medical Staff General Surgery and Gynecology since 1992
Metropolitan Hospital

Coral Gables Hospita
Coral Gables, Fl
Associate Member Medical Staff General Surgery since 1999
Coral Gables Hospital

Fernando Lora MD ,is the Medical director and founder of Vital Medical Center, located in 8300 West Flagler St, Miami Florida. Dr. Fernando Lora received his medical degree and Surgeon at Mayor de San Simon University in Cochabamba Bolivia, One of the best medical schools in South of Americas. He graduated with honors in 1968 . Then he had an internship in General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery at DC General Hospital Washington DC. Also a Surgical Resident in Plastic Surgery from Upstate University Medical Center in New York in 1976. In 1986 Dr. Lora had a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at Texas Heart Institute Houston Texas.
Fernando Lora MD, has achieved the following Qualifications and Licenses:
Examined by the American Board of Anti-aging Medicine. 2009
Examined by the American Board of Emergency Medicine . 1988
Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Florida. 1985
Inducted as a Fellow to the American College of Surgeons, San Francisco CA. 1981
Board Certified Surgeon, American Board of Surgery .1980
Mississippi State Board of Health to Practice Medicine. 1978
Licensed by The State of New York to Practice Medicine and Surgery.1975
Licensed by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Maryland to Practice Medicine and Surgery.1974
Fernando Lora MD , is currently works as a Flight Physician for Prime Nursing Care.
Affiliated Hospitals:
Coral Gables Hospital, 3100 Douglas Rd. Miami Fl 33134
Larkin- Palm Springs Hospital, 1475 West 49 Pl, Hialeah Fl 33012.