Our Providers
Juan
Berner Gomez, MD
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Locations
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Shavano
14530 NW Military Highway
San Antonio, TX 78231 -
210-450-6620
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UT Health DeZavala - Plastic Surgery
4306 De Zavala Rd. Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78230 -
210-450-9000
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210-450-4824
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About Me
Dr. Juan Berner is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. He attended medical school at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and completed his Plastic Surgery residency in England, receiving specialist certification by the Royal College of Surgeons and the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Berner undertook two prestigious microsurgical fellowships, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and London, with an emphasis on comprehensive oncological reconstruction. Following completion of his training he worked as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the United Kingdom for over two years before relocating his practice to San Antonio.
Dr. Berner has been internationally recognized for his experience in microsurgical reconstruction, a refined technique that allows using the patient’s own tissue to achieve the best possible result following cancer surgery. Besides his ample experience in head and neck and sarcoma surgery, he also participates in the care of patients seeking a breast reconstruction. He is able to offer a variety of alternatives to suit each patient needs, including using tissue from the abdomen (DIEP flap) and thighs (PAP flap), to provide a pleasant and long-lasting breast reconstruction.
Dr. Berner is an academically active clinician. He has been awarded a Master of Science in Surgical Science and a Doctorate in Philosophy, both by the renowned University of Oxford. He has published extensively in oncological reconstruction, promoting innovation in sarcoma, head and neck and breast cancer treatment. He has accomplished over 100 peered-reviewed publications in academic journals and has been recipient of multiple awards and invited lectures for his contributions to the field.
Board Certification
2021: Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Plastic Surgery)
2021: Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Appointments:
2022-2024: Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon – Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital - Newcastle, UK
2024: Assistant Professor – UT Health San Antonio
Highlights/Awards:
2025: Hans Anderl Award Scholarship – European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
2023: Young Plastic Surgeon Scholarship – European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS)
2020: Barron Prize – British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
Research and Grants:
2022: Kellogg College, University of Oxford – Research Support and Travel Grant
2020: AO Foundation UK & Ireland - Major Research Grant
Over 100 peered reviewed publications and 6 book chapters
H-index: 13 (Scopus) / 556 citations
Editorial Board Member for European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Credentials
Education
Medical School:
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Residency:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Fellowship:
North Bristol NHS Trust
Microsurgery Fellowship :
Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital – Newcastle, UK
Microsurgery Fellowship :
Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals – London, UK
FRCS(Plast) – Plastic Surgery :
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
FEBOPRAS – Plastic Surgery:
European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
DPhil (PhD) in Evidence Based Healthcare:
University of Oxford
Treatment and Care
Specific areas of interest and expertise include:
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
- Aging Skin
- Basal Cell Cancer
- Benign Skin Tumor
- Birthmark
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Burn Injury
- Capillary Hemangioma
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Compression Injury Of Nerve
- Deviated Septum
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Dupuytren'S Contracture
- Ear Malformation
- Excessive Hairiness
- External Ear Tumor
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Laceration
- Facial Pain
- Facial Palsy
- Facial Paralysis
- Fatty Tumor
- Finger Fracture
- Foot Deformity
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gender Dysphoria
- Hand Deformity
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Injury
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Head And Neck Tumors
- Hemangioma
- Hernia
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer
- Keloid
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Limb Abnormality
- Lip Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Mandibular Fracture
- Maxillary Fracture
- Maxillofacial Injuries
- Melanoma
- Microtia
- Mole
- Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Sinus Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Neck Mass
- Nerve Injury
- Neurofibromatosis
- Non-Healed Wound
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Oral Cancer
- Orbital Fracture
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Paraganglioma
- Parathyroid Disease
- Plagiocephaly
- Ptosis
- Salivary Adenocarcinoma
- Scar
- Skin Cancer
- Skull Abnormality
- Skull Base Tumor
- Speech Disorder
- Squamous Cell Cancer
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Submandibular Gland Tumor
- Temporomandibular Disorders
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Transgender Health
- Traumatic Fracture
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Vascular Malformation
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