General & Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Paul Perales
General Surgery Board Certified Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Fellowship Palmetto General Hospital
Dr. Paul Perales is a General, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon at Svelta Plastic Surgery, bringing specialized expertise in minimally invasive and weight-loss surgery to Miami. His commitment to improving patient outcomes through safe, effective surgical care has made him a trusted member of the Svelta team.
Dr. Perales completed a prestigious Fellowship in Advanced GI, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, one of the nation's top-ranked medical centers. He has also held surgical research positions at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and currently serves as General, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon at Palmetto General Hospital.
Education & Training
- M.D., Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru (1999–2006)
- Residency in General Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami FL (2014–2019)
- Fellowship in Advanced GI, Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida (2019–2020)
- Surgical Research Fellowship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (2011–2013)
Board Certifications
- General Surgery Board Certification
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Sleeve)
- Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Metabolic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Palmetto General Hospital – Steward Healthcare, Miami FL
- Miami Cancer Research Center (Chief Operating Officer)