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Credentials & Professional Verification
Dr. Angel Gabriel Ríos González completed military medical education and postgraduate specializations in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has practiced plastic surgery since 2006 and maintains participation in national and international professional organizations.
This page brings together his professional licenses registered with the Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP), his specialty certification through CMCPER, and independent verification of its current status through CONACEM.
PROFESSIONAL VERIFICATION
Dr. Angel Gabriel Ríos González
Certified Plastic Surgeon · Tijuana, Mexico
Professional Licensing
SEP · Three Registered Professional Licenses
Specialty Certification
CMCPER · Certificate No. 1345
Current Certification Status
CONACEM · Valid through June 30, 2031
CREDENTIALS AT A GLANCE
3 REGISTERED LICENSES
SEP · Medicine, General Surgery & Plastic Surgery
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
MILITARY MEDICAL TRAINING
CMCPER · Certificate No. 1345
Escuela Médico Militar
20+ YEARS
Plastic surgery practice since 2006
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
Plastic Surgery Certification in Mexico.
In Mexico, professional licenses and medical specialty certification serve distinct purposes.
Professional licenses are registered through the Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP), while specialty certification is conducted through the corresponding recognized medical specialty council.
For Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, the certifying council is CMCPER. Patients may independently consult certification records and their current status through the official CMCPER and CONACEM resources.
Professional licensing and specialty certification provide complementary information about a physician's qualifications. Patients are encouraged to independently verify both before considering a surgical procedure.
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
Specialty
Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Certification Council
Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, A.C.
Certification No.
1345
Current Certification Period
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Seventeen Years of Structured Medical and Surgical Training
Dr. Angel Ríos completed a 17-year professional training pathway that included military medical education, rotating residency, service as a military physician, full specialization in General Surgery, and subsequent specialty training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
6 YEARS
2 YEARS
3 YEARS
2000
2000–2003
2003–2006
SINCE 2006
Military Medical Education
Escuela Médico Militar · UDEFA
Over six years at the Escuela Médico Militar, Dr. Ríos progressed from cadet through successive stages of medical and military education within a rigorous academic and professional environment. Of approximately 120 students who entered his class, 40 completed the program. On September 1, 1995, he graduated as a Military Physician and Surgeon with Honorable Mention.
Rotating Residency
Hospital Central Militar · EMGS · UDEFA
During his two-year rotating residency at the Hospital Central Militar, Dr. Ríos trained across a broad range of medical and surgical services, including adult and pediatric emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, intensive care, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient care, and infectious diseases. This period provided broad multidisciplinary clinical exposure before his subsequent military medical practice.
Military Medical Practice
Mexican Army Operational Units
During three years as a Military Physician and Surgeon, Dr. Ríos served in infantry and other operational units throughout several regions of Mexico, including Chihuahua, Durango, Veracruz, Quintana Roo, Guerrero, Mexico City, and the State of Mexico. His responsibilities combined medical care with military training and field activities, providing medical experience across diverse operational environments.
Admission to Surgical Specialty Training
Competitive Selection · Hospital Central Militar · EMGS · UDEFA
In 2000, Dr. Ríos entered the competitive selection process for a single available position in the Plastic Surgery training pathway at the Hospital Central Militar. Following more than a year of intensive preparation while continuing his military duties, he achieved the highest score in the admission examination and was selected as the only candidate admitted that year. His admission marked the beginning of his formal postgraduate surgical training.
General Surgery Specialization
Hospital Central Militar · EMGS · UDEFA
From 2000 to 2003, Dr. Ríos completed full postgraduate specialization in General Surgery at the Hospital Central Militar, developing the surgical foundation required for subsequent specialty training. During this period, he completed the academic and clinical requirements of the program and obtained certification in General Surgery before progressing to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialization
Hospital Central Militar · EMGS · UDEFA
From 2003 to 2006, Dr. Ríos completed specialty training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including burn care, outpatient evaluation, and complex reconstructive surgery. His education also included external rotations in pediatric, oncology, and plastic surgery institutions, together with active participation in continuing education activities organized by AMCPER, supporting comprehensive specialty training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Certified Professional Practice
Current Professional
Current Professional Practice · Tijuana, Baja California
Since completing his Plastic Surgery training in 2006, Dr. Ríos has maintained active specialty certification while continuing professional practice in Mexico City, Mazatlán, Hermosillo, Durango, and currently Tijuana, Baja California. His present clinical practice is conducted through VARE - Plastic & Cosmetic and VARE - Surgical Center, both part of Líder en Cirugía Plástica, S.A. de C.V.
MILITARY SURGICAL LEADERSHIP
Leadership in Plastic, Reconstructive & Hospital Care
Following completion of his specialty training, Dr. Ríos assumed progressively responsible clinical, surgical, teaching, and hospital leadership roles within the Mexican Military Health System.
Hospital Central Militar · Mexico City
Leadership Roles
Head of the Burn Unit
Head of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Head of the Plastic Surgery Specialty Training Program
Military Hospital · Mazatlán, Sinaloa
Nov 2009–Dec 2012
Head of Plastic Surgery
Head of Outpatient Services
Head of Emergency Services
Military Hospital · Hermosillo, Sonora
Dec 2012–Oct 2014
Head of Plastic Surgery
Head of Outpatient Services
Head of Emergency Services
Dr. Ríos retired from active military service in October 2014 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Military Physician and Surgeon, following a career that combined clinical practice, surgical leadership, hospital administration, and medical education.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & PARTICIPATION
Professional Engagement, Ethics & Continuing Education
Dr. Angel Ríos maintains professional participation in national and international organizations related to plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. His involvement reflects a continuing commitment to professional education, ethical practice, and responsible engagement with the surgical community.
01 — National Professional Association
AMCPER
Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva
Participation in the Mexican professional community of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, including specialty education and professional activities.
03 — National Collegiate Participation
FCCPM
Federación Colegiada de Cirugía Plástica de México
Participation in collegiate initiatives related to professional ethics, responsible specialty practice, and the protection of patient safety.
02 — International Professional Society
ISAPS
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
International professional participation through the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, with an emphasis on continued education and exchange within the specialty.
04 — Regional Professional Participation
CCPERBC
Colegio de Cirujanos Plásticos, Estéticos y Reconstructivos de Baja California
Participation in the plastic surgery professional community of Baja California, including collaborative activities concerning ethical practice and professional responsibility.
Professional participation complements, but does not replace, independent specialty certification, appropriate clinical credentials, and individualized patient evaluation.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Clinical Practice & Institutional Structure
Dr. Angel Ríos currently maintains his professional practice in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. His clinical activity is organized through two complementary facilities, VARE - Plastic & Cosmetic and VARE - Surgical Center, within the institutional structure of Líder en Cirugía Plástica, S.A. de C.V.
This organization supports a coordinated approach to patient evaluation, individualized surgical planning, and continuity of care.
01 — Clinical practice
VARE - Plastic & Cosmetic
Consultation & Individualized Surgical Planning.
Dr. Angel Ríos provides professional consultations focused on understanding each patient's concerns, reviewing relevant medical information, and discussing appropriate surgical options.
Individualized evaluation, transparent communication, and informed decision-making guide the development of each patient's treatment plan.
02 — SURGICAL FACILITY
VARE - Surgical Center
Surgical care, preoperative coordination and postoperative attention.
VARE Surgical Center provides a dedicated setting for surgical care, with attention to preoperative preparation, coordination of the surgical process, and postoperative care.
Surgical procedures are considered following individualized medical evaluation, with planning adapted to the patient's clinical condition and the requirements of the proposed intervention.
INSTITUTIONAL & CORPORATE STRUCTURE
Líder en Cirugía Plástica, S.A. de C.V.
Established on February 27, 2015, Líder en Cirugía Plástica, S.A. de C.V. provides the corporate and operational structure supporting the professional activities conducted through VARE - Plastic & Cosmetic and VARE - Surgical Center.
The institutional organization complements Dr. Ríos’ professional practice, while medical decisions remain grounded in individualized clinical evaluation and professional responsibility.
Independent Verification
Verify Professional Credentials
Patients are encouraged to independently verify specialty certification through official professional directories. Access to clear, verifiable information is an important part of informed medical decision-making.
01 — PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
SEP · National Registry of Professionals
The Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP) maintains the National Registry of Professionals, where patients may independently verify registered professional licenses.
Dr. Angel Gabriel Ríos González holds three registered professional licenses corresponding to his medical education and surgical specializations.
REGISTERED QUALIFICATIONS
Military Physician & Surgeon
Professional License No. 2207688 · 1995
General Surgery
Specialty License No. 3873725 · 2003
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Specialty License No. 4943026 · 2006
02 — SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION
CMCPER
Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, A.C.
The official CMCPER directory provides public access to specialty certification records for plastic surgeons in Mexico.
Dr. Angel Gabriel Ríos González holds certification No. 1345, last renewed in 2026, with a documented validity period through June 30, 2031.
03 — INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION
CONACEM
Comité Normativo Nacional de Consejos de Especialidades Médicas.
The CONACEM public registry provides independent verification of medical specialty certification in Mexico.
Dr. Angel Gabriel Ríos González is listed under Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, with certification No. 1345, valid from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
PATIENT INFORMATION & SAFETY
Informed Decisions Begin with Verified Credentials
Choosing a plastic surgeon involves verifying professional qualifications, understanding specialty certification, and discussing individual medical needs. Dr. Ríos encourages patients to make informed decisions based on reliable information and personalized medical evaluation.