Professional Training:
Medical School: University of Costa Rica 1967
General Surgery: University of Costa Rica 1970
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery: Autonomous University of Mexico,
Mexico City 1970-1972
St. Luke's Hospital, Columbia University, New York, 1973

Professional Afiliations:
University of Costa Rica
Professor of Plastic Surgery, 1974 - 1986
The Society of Plastic Surgery of Costa Rica
Founder- 1975, President 1978 - 1982
Active member to date
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International Member, 1987 to date
American College of Surgeons
Fellow, 2000 to date
International Confederation of Plastic Surgery:
Member, 1975- to date

Regular trips (every three months) to USA and Canada for seminars of the above organizations.

Personal medical attributes:

• Respected and renowned worldwide as a leader in innovative cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
• One surgery a day in order to provide personal attention to every patient.
• Personal visits several times each day to insure your complete comfort in a stress free atmosphere.
• Genuine concern and support to you, both physically and psychologically during recovery process. (happy patients heal quickly!).
• Specialized & talented English speaking staff available before and after all surgeries.

Doctor Fournier operates in three hospitals:

- Hospital Clínica Bíblica (www.clinicabiblica.com) [ JCI Accredited ]

- Hospital CIMA San José (www.hospitalcima.com) [ JCI Accredited ]

- Hospital Clínica Santa Rita (www.hospitalclinicasantaritacr.com)

All of them offer high quality care in a hotel room atmosphere.

• Experience first class service by a caring medical staff.
• Highly qualified & experienced english speaking nurses.
• Gourmet style meals served at your bedside.
• Beautiful private suites for each patient. All rooms are equipped with cable television, personal telephone, private bath and closet.
• Laboratory, X-ray and drugstore available.
• Around the clock monitoring by medical professionals after your surgery.