Filipino Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Romeo V. Bato, a filipino, is committed to providing the ultimate in cosmetic surgery, skin care and aesthetic medical services in the Philippines in a pleasant and efficient atmosphere. In his words,

“I want my patients to feel comfortable not only with the doctor but with my staff as well.”

Career Highlights

Dr. Bato attended medical school at the University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in Manila and completed his residency in General Surgery at the San Juan De Dios Hospital.

He undertook training in cosmetic Surgery under the renowned surgeon, Dr. Wilfredo Salapantan and also specialized further in Hair Transplants at the Nuhart Hair Clinic in New York, U.S.A.

He is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery, Philippine Association of Medical Specialists, Philippine Society of Liposuction Surgery and International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery.

Curriculum Vitae

Romeo V. Bato

Educational Background:

B.S. Biological Sciences- University of the East, Manila , 1974

Doctor Of Medicine- UERMMMC ,1978

Post-Graduate Internship- Medical Center Manila, 1979

Residency Training- General Surgery- Hospital de San Juan de Dios, 1987

Additional Training:

Cosmetic Surgery Preceptorship under Dr. Wilfredo Salapantan, 1996

Hair Transplant- Nuhart Hair Clinic, New York, under Dr. Mark Boles, 2006

Society Affiliation:

1. Fellow, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
2. Diplomate, Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute
3. International  Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
4. Member, International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery
5. Charter Member, Philippine Society for Liposuction Surgery
6. Fellow, Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists
7. Fellow,  Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Inc.

Hospital and Clinic Affiliation:

1. Active Consultant- St. Dominic Medical Center, Bacoor, Cavite
2. Active Consultant- Las Pinas City Medical Center, Las Pinas City
3. Active Consultant- Protacio General Hospital, Paranaque City
4. Active Consultant- Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Pinas and Binan
5. Hair Transplant Surgeon- Nuhart Hair Clinic, Ortigas Center, Pasig city
6. Cosmetic Surgeon- Cosmetic Surgery Group, Clinica Manila, SM Megamall
7. Cosmetic Surgeon/Owner  – RVB Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Care Center

Positions Held:

1. Past  President,  Philippine Academy of Aesthetic  Surgery  -2008
2. Chairman, Dept. of Cosmetic Surgery, Perpetual Help Hospital, Binan, Laguna
3. Auditor, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute  -2007 to present
4. First Vice President-  Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Foundation Inc.  -2008 to present
5. Active Faculty, Cosmetic Surgery Training:
6. Philippine Academy of Aesthetic  Surgery – 2005-2008
7. Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute. -2006 to present
8. Vice President, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery -2007
9. Training Officer, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic  Surgery- 2006

Lectures/Papers Presented:

1. Human Amnion, A Study in Versatility
2. Subclavian Catheterization
3. Complications of Abdominoplasty
4. Aesthetic  Blepharoplasty
5. Calf Augmentation
6. Butt Augmentation

Live Surgical Workshop;

1. Nov. 2007, Lung Center of the Philippines – Submuscular Butt Augmentation, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery.
2. July 2008, Lung Center of the Philippines – Intramuscular Butt Augmentation, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute.
3. September 2008, Saint Dominic Medical Center – Chin Augmentation, Pan Pacific Aesthetic  Institute.

International Meetings Attended:

1. October 26-29, 2002, Shanghai China – Third World Congress in Cosmetic Surgery.
2. August 14-16, 2004, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam – International Congress on Advanced Cosmetic Surgery.
3. March 2-4, 2007, Makati City, Philippines – 6^th APACS World Congress in Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery Innovations and Controversies.
4. November 16-19, 2008, Cebu City, Philippines – 11^th Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress.
5. July 22-26, 2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 17^th Annual Scientific Meeting of International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery.

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