Edgar Contreras (surgeon)
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May 15, 1961
Edgar Contreras | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edgar Isidro Contreras Rosario May 15, 1961 |
| Education | Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) |
| Occupations | Plastic Surgeon, Businessman |
| Years active | 26 |
| Known for | Accomplished Plastic Surgeon |
| Relatives | Yudith Minaya (wife, divorced in 1999) Merfry Then (wife, 2000-present) |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Plastic Surgeon |
| Field | Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery |
Edgar Contreras (born May 15, 1961) is a Dominican plastic surgeon, doctor, and aspiring politician.
Contreras began his studies in medicine, at the Universidad Pedro Henríquez Ureña, and completed his career at the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, where he obtained his title of Doctor in Medicine.[1] He later pursued his professional studies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[citation needed] to later practice in the Dominican Republic.
Career
In 2005, Contreras founded the Clínica de Cirugía Estética Plástica Contreras, which offered plastic surgery services for 9 years.[2] In 2013 and 2014, his clinic was recognized by the Latin American Quality Institute as an Enterprise of Excellence.[3] Aside of its medical work, the clinic has been involved in social endeavors in the community.[4]
Contreras currently serves as president of the Administration Council of Be Center.[citation needed] He is also an active member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery[citation needed] and the Dominican Academy of Plastic Surgery.[citation needed][5]
Charity work
In 2012, Contreras started the Pirámides Populares Foundation, with the purpose of promoting the development of empoverished communities.[6][7] He also started the project Liderazgo Juvenil to promote the empowerment and development of youth in the Dominican Republic. Contreras is also a founding partner of Eco-Club, which promotes ecotourism and preservation of the environment.
Contreras started a foundation under the name of Dr. Edgar Contreras Foundation. According to the doctor, its main goal is the "community development". In September 2015, the foundation signed an agreement with the National Federation for Small and Medium Enterprises to further the inclusion of communities in the national economy.[8] Aside of this, the foundation has been involved in other charity works.[9]
Politics
Contreras entered politics with the presidency of Hipólito Mejía in 2000. During this time, he served as an Assistant to Roberto Rodríguez, Director of the National Institute of Water Supply and Sewerage (INAPA). Since then, he remained as an active member of the Dominican Revolutionary Party. In 2014, Contreras joined the Modern Revolutionary Party.
In 2015, Contreras announced he would run for Senator for the Santo Domingo Province.[6][10][11][12]