Roy Acosta Valerín
Otolaryngology
Patient Demographics: Babies, Children, Adult, Elderly
"I work every day with the conviction of doing things today better than yesterday. I respect God first, my family and myself; I believe in honesty and that whomever comes to my practice deserves respect and my best attention."
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Procedures (89)
General Inquiry
Emergencies
Lingual tonsillectomy
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoseptoplasty
Abnormal ear growth surgical removal
Abnormal paranasal sinus growth surgical removal
Adenoidectomy
atrial fistulectomy
Auricular biopsy
Basic Campaign
Basic nose fracture surgery
Bichectomy
Biopsy puncture
Branchial cyst resection
Cerebellopontine angle microsurgery
Cervicofacial surgery cyst or fistula
Neck Surgery
Children endoscopy
Cirugía de colesteatoma
Closure of cerebrospinal fluid leaks
Cricopharyngeal dilatation
cricopharyngeal myotomy
Lacrimal duct obstruction surgery
Ear Wash
Endoscopic surgery of tumors of the skull base
Endoscopy of vocal cords
External ear canal stenosis surgery
Facial Filling
facial nerve surgery
Flexible nasal endoscopy
Sinus Surgery
House visit
Imperforate ear canal surgery
Laryngeal dilation
Laryngeal excision and abscess drainage
laryngoscopy
Laryngostroboscopy
larynx biopsy
Laser cordectomy endoscopic microsurgery
Lateral pharyngeal abscess surgery
Lymph node biopsy
Middle ear surgery
Myringoplasty and tympanic tube placement
Nasal and aesthetic nasal surgery without nasal packing
Nasal biopsy
Nasal septoplasty
Nasal surgery
nasofaringolaringea Endoscopy
nasopharyngeal angiofibroma surgery
Online Medicine
Oral cavity biopsy
Orbital decompression
Orosinusal fistula surgery
Repair of ossicular chain
Otoplasty
Otorhinolaryngology Campaign
Palatal implants
parotidectomy
Peritonsillar abscess surgery
pharyngoplasty
Pharynx biopsy
Radiofrequency palate
Radiofrequency refacing
Radiofrequency turbinate
Resection of laryngeal nodules
resection of papillomas
Resection of thyroglossal
Rigid nasal endoscopy
Myringoplasty
Stapedectomy
Studies
Surgery for abcess on the floor of the mouth
Surgery for dysphagia
Surgery for dysphonia
Surgery tongue base
Suspension hyoid
Thyroglossal duct cyst and fistula surgery
Thyroid surgery
Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
Total laryngectomy
Tracheal fistula surgery
Tracheal stenosis surgery
Tracheal tumor surgery
Tracheostomy
Turbinate surgery
tympanic tubes
tympanoplasty
Uvulopalatoplasty
Medical conditions (43)
Ear infection (otitis media)
Snoring
Stuffy nose
Acoustic neuroma (benign inner ear tumor)
Adenoid infection
Asthma
Body instability
Broken nose
Chronic rhinitis
Clogged tear duct
Deafness
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Dysphonia
Ear infection
Ear pain
Facial paralysis
Glossitis (tongue soreness)
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing loss
Hearing loss
Hearing Problems
Hoarseness
Laryngitis (loss of voice)
Larynx cancer
Nasal polyp growths
Nasal septum deviation
Node in neck
Nodes in neck
Orbital infection
Otalgia (ear pain)
Pharyngitis
Sinusitis
Sleep apnea
Sleep disorders
Sudden deafness
Swallowing pain
Swollen tongue
Throat ache
Throat infection
Tinnitus
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
General Info
About me
Today, after having studied the specialty in otorhinolaryngology, I would not change my decision. I can say with the greatest certainty possible that I am a very happy human being as an otolaryngologist, I like this specialty first because of how complete it is and why it also allows me to become a surgeon.
Languages
English, Español
Education
Degrees
- Specialty in Otorhinolaryngology. Universidad de Costa Rica. April 2006 - March 2010
- Doctor and Surgery. Universidad de Costa Rica. February 1995 - February 2003
Professional
Licenses
Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED7174Active
Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica
Affiliations
- Costa Rican Association of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 7174
- Interamerican Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology IAPO
- American Academy of Otorlaryngology 153163
Awards
- 2010 Graduated with Honors of Specialty in Otolaryngology - Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica
Positions
- Resident of the Department of Otolaryngology - Hospital Mexico, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. San José, Costa Rica. 2006-2010
- Attending General Physician - Servicio de Urgencias, Clínica de Palmar Sur, Área de Salud Osa, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. Puntarenas. Costa Rica. 2003-2004
- University Internship of Internal Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital México, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. San José, Costa Rica. 2002.
- University Internship of Pediatrics - National Children's Hospital, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. San José, Costa Rica. 2002
- University Internship of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital México, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social. San José, Costa Rica. 2002
- University Community Health Internship - EBAIS Palmitos - Concepción, Naranjo Health Area
Publications
- Detección de patología cervical. Acosta R. 576, Revista Médica de Costa Rica y Centroamérica, 2006. (LXIII), 115 - 7. San José, Costa Rica.