Dr. Mauricio Moreno completed his medical degree at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile School of Medicine in Santiago, Chile. He then was a resident in general surgery at the University of Valparaiso in Chile. He completed his second residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile. He had three fellowships all at The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His fellowships were in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstructive surgery and surgical endocrinology.
His clinical interests are in head and neck surgery, thyroid surgery and vascular anomalies. He has made numerous presentations around the country and even internationally. Dr. Moreno is also involved in clinical research in developing a new strategy for cancer treatment called Photo Dynamic Therapy.
Dr. Moreno enjoys taking time to talk to his patients and fully explain their conditions and treatment to them. When patients come to him whether it’s for a common procedure or after a cancer diagnosis, they can be sure that they are in capable, compassionate hands.
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Fellowship: Surgical Endocrinology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Fellowship: Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Residency: Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, University of Chile
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University: M.D. DEGREE: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngology
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Facial Reconstruction
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Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
UAMS doctors treat a broad range of conditions some of which may not be listed below.
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Thyroid Disease
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Parathyroidism
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Melanoma
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Head and Neck Reconstruction
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Vascular Anomalies
The following list represents some, but not all, of the procedures offered by this doctor.
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Reconstructive surgery
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Skull base surgery
Medical Interpreters are available to help patients communicate with hospital and
clinic staff. Other services available is translation of patient education materials
and hospital forms. For more information, please contact interpreting services at
501-395-8231 or visit us on the web.
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