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About Dr. Bato
Filipino Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Romeo V. Bato is a creative, consumate, and trailblazing cosmetic surgeon committed to providing the ultimate point in cosmetic surgery, hair restoration surgery, skin care and aesthetic medical services in the Philippines in a pleasant and efficient atmosphere.
"I want my patients to feel comfortable in sharing their concerns and anxieties about renewing their image. We have created here a venue to facilitate this with the end goal of creating lasting friendships and total satisfaction in all our clientele. Our greatest reward is the definitive transformation in the lives of our clients and the trust they have placed upon us is simply priceless."
Career Highlights
Dr. Bato attended medical school at the University of the East – Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in Manila and completed his residency in General Surgery at the San Juan De Dios Hospital.
He undertook training in cosmetic Surgery under the renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Wilfredo Salapantan and also specialized further in Hair Transplantion at the Nuhart Hair Clinic in New York, U.S.A.
He is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery, Philippine Association of Medical Specialists, Philippine Society of Liposuction Surgery and International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery.
Educational Background:
B.S. Biological Sciences- University of the East, Manila , 1974
Doctor Of Medicine- UERMMMC ,1978
Post-Graduate Internship- Medical Center Manila, 1979
Residency Training- General Surgery- Hospital de San Juan de Dios, 1987
Additional Training:
Cosmetic Surgery Preceptorship under Dr. Wilfredo Salapantan, 1996
Hair Transplant- Nuhart Hair Clinic, New York, under Dr. Mark Boles, 2006
Society Affiliation:
Fellow, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery
Diplomate, Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Foundation Inc.
International Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Member, International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery
Charter Member, Philippine Society for Liposuction Surgery
Fellow, Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists
Fellow, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Inc.
Hospital and Clinic Affiliation:
Active Consultant- St. Dominic Medical Center, Bacoor, Cavite
Active Consultant- Las Pinas City Medical Center, Las Pinas City
Active Consultant- Protacio General Hospital, Paranaque City
Active Consultant- Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Pinas and Binan
Hair Transplant Surgeon- Nuhart Hair Clinic, Amorsolo, Makati City
Cosmetic Surgeon/Owner – RVB Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Care Center, Las Pinas City
Positions Held:
Past President, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery -2008
Chairman, Dept. of Cosmetic Surgery, Perpetual Help Hospital, Binan, Laguna
Auditor, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute -2007 to present
First Vice President- Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute Foundation Inc. -2008 to present
Active Faculty, Cosmetic Surgery Training:
Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery – 2005-2008
Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute. -2006 to present
Vice President, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery -2007
Training Officer, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery- 2006
Lectures/Papers Presented
Human Amnion, A Study in Versatility
Subclavian Catheterization
Complications of Abdominoplasty
Aesthetic Blepharoplasty
Calf Augmentation
Butt Augmentation
Management of the Aging Lower Eyelid.
Live Surgical Workshop;
>Nov. 2007, Lung Center of the Philippines – Submuscular Butt Augmentation, Philippine Academy of Aesthetic Surgery.
>July 2008, Lung Center of the Philippines – Intramuscular Butt Augmentation, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute.
>September 2008, Saint Dominic Medical Center – Chin Augmentation, Pan Pacific Aesthetic Institute.
> September 2011, Lung Center of the Philippines – Lower Lid Fat Repositioning Blepharoplasty, Pan Pacific Institute.
International Meetings Attended:
>October 26-29, 2002, Shanghai China – Third World Congress in Cosmetic Surgery.
>August 14-16, 2004, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam – International Congress on Advanced Cosmetic Surgery.
>March 2-4, 2007, Makati City, Philippines – 6th APACS World Congress in Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery Innovations and Controversies.
>November 16-19, 2008, Cebu City, Philippines – 11th Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress.
>July 22-26, 2009, Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery.
>July 10,11, & 12 2010, Hongkong, IMCAS Asia Annual Congress.
October 20-24, 2010, Boston, Massachusets USA, 18th Annual Meeting of International Society for Hair Restoration Society.
>August 14-16, 2011, The Peninsula Bangkok, Thailand, Breast Surgery, Mentor Paragon Forum.
