About Dr. Alcedo Fernández - Urological Surgeon

The specialist

Dr. Alcedo Fernández

Dr. Alcedo Fernández is a Dominican Urological Surgeon, specialist in modern and cutting-edge urological surgery (endourology, percutaneous renal surgery, laparoscopy, penile prosthesis, kidney transplant, and uro-oncological surgery).

He graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, and completed his postgraduate studies as a urology resident at Hospital Docente Salvador B. Gautier.

His international training includes prestigious centers in Madrid (Spain), Valencia (Venezuela), Ribeiro Presto (Brazil), Mexico City (Mexico), and several cities in the United States such as San Francisco, New Orleans, and San Diego.

Areas of specialization

Specialties

Endourology

Minimally invasive procedures of the urinary tract using endoscopes and laser technology.

Percutaneous Renal Surgery

Advanced technique for the treatment of complex kidney stones through a small incision.

Laparoscopy

Minimally invasive surgery with minimal incisions, less pain, and faster recovery.

Penile Prosthesis

Implantation of inflatable and malleable prostheses for the definitive treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Transplant

Kidney transplant surgery as a treatment for end-stage renal failure.

Uro-oncological Surgery

Specialized surgical treatment of cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

Career path

Academic Training

2004

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)

Doctor of Medicine — Dominican Republic

2007

Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro

Specialized training in Urology — Madrid, Spain

2008

Hospital Docente Salvador B. Gautier

Urology Residency — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

2011

Instituto de Urología Docente

Advanced training in Urology — Valencia, Venezuela

Global reach

International Experience

Dr. Fernández has complemented his training with stays and participation in renowned international urological centers:

San Francisco, USA

Update in advanced urological techniques.

Madrid, Spain

Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro.

Valencia, Venezuela

Instituto de Urología Docente.

Ribeiro Presto, Brazil

Training in advanced urological surgery.

Mexico City, Mexico

Academic and surgical exchange.

New Orleans & San Diego, USA

Conferences and continuing education.