Dra. Elaine A. Graf de Miranda

Our Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery doctor
Dra. Elaine A. Graf de Miranda
Elaine Graf de Miranda, originally from Paraná (Brazil). She is a Medical Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Full member of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE). Full member of the International Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ISAPS).
Medical Studies: Completed at the Federal Faculty of Medical Sciences Foundation in Porto Alegre (Brazil). 1984-1989. Medical degree approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain.
Specialization Studies
Medical Residency in General Surgery: Completed at the Federal Faculty of Medical Sciences Foundation of Porto Alegre. Santa Casa de Misericordia Hospital. 1990-1991.
Medical Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Completed at the Eva Perón Interzonal Acute Hospital of San Martín. Buenos Aires. 1992-1994.
Specialist Degree in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Awarded by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery in November 1994. Approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Spain on October 19, 2001.
- Third Cycle Studies: Doctoral courses completed at the University of Cádiz. 95-96 and 96-97 academic years.
- Professional activity: Specialist plastic surgeon in charge of the Plastic Surgery Unit at the Santa María del Puerto Hospital, in Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, since September 2002. Private practice at the Novo Sancti Petri Clinic.
Courses, Symposiums and Conferences
- Update Course on Bone Tumors. Hospital San Lucas. 1985. Porto Alegre (POA), Brazil.
- Alcoholism Course: Faculty of Medicine. 1985. POA, Brazil.
- Traumatology Course: Faculty of Medicine. 1985. POA, Brazil.
- V Course on Medical Emergencies: Hospital San Lucas. 1985. POA, Brazil.
- Course on Laboratory Methods in Medical Practice: Federal University, 1986. POA, Brazil.
- Course on Topics in Obstetrics: Faculty of Medicine. 1987. POA, Brazil.
- I Practical Course on Plastic Surgery at PUCRS: Hospital San Lucas, 1987. POA, Brazil.
- I Extension Course in Clinical Medicine: Department of Internal Medicine, Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 3-08 to 26-09, 1987.
- Course on Topics in Neurology: Promoted by the Scientific Secretariat of the Academic Center XXII de Março, held during the 4th Academic Week of the Foundation of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 5 to 9 October 1987.
- Anatomical-Surgical Course: Promoted by the Scientific Secretariat of the Academic Center XXII de Março, Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 13 to 17 October 1987.
- X Course on Training Emergency Physicians: Toxicological Control Service of the Secretariat of the Environment of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Period: 11 to 14 April 1988.
- Update Course on Bone Tumors. Hospital San Lucas. 1985. POA, Brazil. Alcoholism Course: Faculty of Medicine. 1985. POA, Brazil.
- Traumatology Course: Faculty of Medicine. 1985. POA, Brazil. V Course on Medical Emergencies: Hospital San Lucas. 1985. POA, Brazil.
- Course on Laboratory Methods in Medical Practice: Federal University, 1986. POA, Brazil. Course on Topics in Obstetrics: Faculty of Medicine, 1987. POA, Brazil.
- I Practical Course on Plastic Surgery at PUCRS: Hospital San Lucas. 1987. POA, Brazil.
- I Extension Course in Clinical Medicine: Department of Internal Medicine, Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 3-08 to 26-09, 1987.
- Course on Topics in Neurology: Promoted by the Scientific Secretariat of the Academic Center XXII de Março, held during the 4th Academic Week of the Foundation of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 5 to 9 October 1987.
- Course on AIDS: Promoted by the Scientific Secretariat of the Academic Center XXII de Março, held during the 4th Academic Week of the Foundation of Medical Sciences of POA.
- Anatomical-Surgical Course: Promoted by the Scientific Secretariat of the Academic Center XXII de Março, Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 13 to 17 October 1987.
- X Course on Training Emergency Physicians: Toxicological Control Service of the Secretariat of the Environment of Rio Grande do Sul (RS). Period: 11 to 14 April 1988.
- Course on Practical Aspects in Gynecology and Obstetrics: Promoted by the 1988 Doctoral Association and the Academic Center XXII de Março, Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. Period: 2 to 6 May 1988.
- Update Course on Antibiotics: Promoted by the Medical Association of RS. Period: 2 to 4 June 1988.
- Course on Flaps, Anatomical and Physiological Bases: Held during the XXVII Congress of Plastic Surgery in Rio de Janeiro. Period: 11 to 16 November 1990.
- Advanced Breast Reconstruction Course: Held during the XXVII Congress of Plastic Surgery in Rio de Janeiro.
- Integrated Courses on Pre- and Post-Operative Surgery: Promoted by the Brotherhood of the Holy House of Mercy of POA. Period: 26 March to 4 April 1991.
- XIII Annual Course. Argentine Society of Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb: 11 and 12 June 1992. Buenos Aires (Bs. As.).
- Annual Course on Advances in Plastic Surgery: Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery. November 1992. Bs. As.
- Course on Primary Care for Burn Patients: Hospital Raúl Locade. November and December 1992. Bs. As.
- Update Course 1992. Facial Disfigurement and Aesthetics: Hospital Ramos Mejía. 27 August 1992.
- Course on Craniomaxillofacial Trauma in Childhood: Hospital Juan P. Garrahan. 31 August to 2 September 1992. Bs. As.
- International Course on Aesthetic Surgery: Society of Plastic Surgery of Bs. As. 7 and 8 September 1992.
- Annual Update Course on Plastic Surgery: Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery. 1993.
- XIX Annual June Course: Society of Hand and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb. 17 and 18 June 1993. Bs. As.
- International Course. XXIII Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery: 4 to 7 November 1993. Bs. As.
- International Course on Modern Plastic Surgery: Pontifical Catholic University of RS. 7 and 8 October 1994. POA.
- Course on Body Contouring: XXXI Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery. 29 October to 2 November 1994. Belo Horizonte.
- Course on Mammoplasty I: XXXI Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- Course on Mammoplasty II: XXXI Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- Course on Subperiosteal Lift: XXXI Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- Update Course on Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery for Adults: University of Cádiz. Hospital de Puerto Real. 1995. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Basic Principles of Pain Treatment I: University of Cádiz. Hospital de Puerto Real. 1995. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Sexual Dysfunctions and Infertility: University of Cádiz. Hospital de Puerto Real. 1995. (3.0 credits).
- Course on Advances in Breast Pathology: University of Cádiz. University Hospital of Puerto Real. 1995. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Current State of Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer: University of Cádiz. 1995. (1.0 credit).
- II Update Course on Urological Surgery: University of Cádiz. Hospital de Puerto Real. 1995. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Basic Principles of Pain Treatment II: University of Cádiz. 1996. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Systemic Chemotherapy in Infiltrating Bladder Neoplasms: University of Cádiz. 1996. (3.0 credits).
- IV International Course on Laparoscopic Surgery: Puerto Santa María. 1 and 2 May 1996. (2.0 credits).
- Course on Advances in Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery: University of Cádiz. 1996. (1.0 credit).
- Course on Multidisciplinary Aspects of Cancer: University of Cádiz. 1996. (4.0 credits).
- Course on Gallstone and Salivary Lithiasis: University of Cádiz. 1996. (1.0 credit).
- Course on Sports Traumatology: University of Cádiz. 1996. (3.0 credits).
- Course on Rhytidoplasty: XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery. 5 to 10 December 1996. Rio de Janeiro.
- Course on Liposculpture: XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- Course on Ultrasonic Lipectomy: XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- Course on Gluteoplasty: XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery.
- XXIII International Course on Plastic Surgery, Clínica Planas: 26 to 28 June 2002. Barcelona.
- Update Course on Multidiode Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology: Seville. 29 November 2003.
- South American Symposium on Systemic Arterial Hypertension: Society of Cardiology of RS. 17 and 18 August 1984.
- National Symposium on Ischemic Heart Disease: 22 to 24 November 1984. AMRIGS.
- Update Symposium. Infection in Surgery: AMRIGS. 15 and 16 May 1987. POA.
- Symposium on Infectology: Riograndense Society of Infectology: 22 and 23 May 1987. POA.
- III Annual Clinical-Surgical Gastroenterology Conference: 25 to 27 April 1985. POA.
- South Brazilian Conference on Urinary Tract Infection: AMRIGS. 16 and 17 August 1985. POA.
- VI Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and V Forum on General Surgery Debates: AMRIGS. 28 September to 1 October 1988. POA.
- III Conference on Plastic Surgery at Hospital San Lucas: 2 and 3 October 1989. POA.
- VIII Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and V South Brazilian Conference of the Association of Surgeons and VII Forum on General Surgery Debates: AMRIGS. 26 to 28 September 1990. POA.
- IX Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and VII Forum on General Surgery Debates: AMRIGS. 25 to 27 September 1991. POA.
- I Professional Conference on Phlebology and Lymphology at Hospital Eva Perón: 5 and 6 November 1993. Bs. As.
- V Scientific Conference of the Burn Hospital and VII Conference on Standardization in Burn Patient Treatment: 1 to 3 September 1993. Bs. As.
- II Update Conference on Urological Surgery: University of Cádiz. 10 to 12 May 1995. Puerto de Santa María.
- XXVII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery: 16 to 18 November 1990. Rio de Janeiro.
- I Medical Congress of Passo Fundo: 16 to 18 May 1991. AMRIGS.
- XIX Brazilian Congress of Surgery: Promoted by the Brazilian College of Surgeons. 11 July 1991. XXIII Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery: 4 to 8 November 1993. Bs. As.
- V Argentine Congress on Burns: 3 to 6 November 1993. Bs. As.
- XXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery: 29 October to 2 November 1994. Belo Horizonte.
- XXXIII Brazilian Congress of Plastic Surgery and XI Ibero-Latin American Congress: 5 to 10 December 1996. Rio de Janeiro.
- Historical Evolution of Syphilis Treatment: Author. Presented at the Academic Week of FFFCMPA. 1988.
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Audiovisual Methods in STD Education for High School Students: Author. Presented at the Academic Week of FFFCMPA. 1988.
- X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia: Author. Presented at the Academic Week of FFFCMPA. 1989.
- Dubin-Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report: Co-author. Presented at the Academic Week of FFFCMPA. 1989.
- Esophagogastroplasty without Pyloroplasty: Co-author. Presented at the VII Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and VI Forum on General Surgery Debates. 1989.
- Routine Intraoperative Cholangiography: Co-author. Presented at the VIII Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and V South Brazilian Conference on Surgery. 1990.
- Value of Auxiliary Intraperitoneal Drainage of Transhepatic Tubes in Benign Strictures of the Main Biliary Tract: Co-author. Presented at the VIII Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery and V South Brazilian Conference on Surgery. 1990.
- Pancreatic Cholangiography: A Proposal for Cholangiographic Classification: Co-author. Presented at the XIX Brazilian Congress of Surgery. 1991.
- Accidental Injuries of the Main Biliary Tract: Author. Presented at the IX Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery. 1991.
- Technical Proposal for Reconstruction of the Gastrointestinal Tract after Cephalic Duodenopancreatectomy with Previous Pancreaticojejunostomy: Author. Presented at the IX Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery. 1991.
- Hepatic Resections with Vascular Exclusion: Author. Presented at the IX Update Conference on Digestive System Surgery. 1991.
- Alternative Techniques in Breast Reconstruction: Author. Presented at the XXII Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery. 1992.
- Lymphedema of the Lower Limbs: A Difficult Problem: Co-author. Presented at the XIII Professional and IV Interhospital Conference of Hospital Eva Perón. 1992.
- Lymphedema of the Upper Limb and Mastectomies: Co-author. Presented at the XIII Professional and IV Interhospital Conference of Hospital Eva Perón. 1992.
- Reconstructive Surgery for Morbid Obesity: Co-author. Presented at the XIII Professional and IV Interhospital Conference of Hospital Eva Perón. 1992.
- Historical Evolution of Syphilis Treatment: Medical Journal of the Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. 1988.
- Evaluation of Audiovisual Methods in STD Education for High School Students: Medical Journal of the Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. 1988.
- Epidemiology of AIDS in Brazil: Data from 1982 to 1988: Medical Journal of the Foundation Faculty of Medical Sciences of POA. 1988.