Dr. Paul Perales, bariatric and general surgeon at Svelta Plastic Surgery Miami
General & Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Paul Perales

General Surgery Board Certified Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Cleveland Clinic Fellowship Palmetto General Hospital Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Paul Perales brings a focused clinical discipline to weight-loss surgery that begins with a foundational commitment to precision and lasting metabolic change. As a General and Bariatric Surgeon at Svelta Plastic Surgery in Miami, he combines subspecialty certification in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery with fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic Florida—one of the most demanding graduate medical education programs available in this specialty. His practice is built on the understanding that durable outcomes require surgical technique informed by both rigorous science and a thorough reading of each patient's individual health profile.

His surgical formation spans more than a decade of advanced training across two continents. Dr. Perales earned his M.D. from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru, before completing his General Surgery residency at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami—a program that equipped him with the full range of operative skills that underpin safe, high-volume practice. He then pursued research at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where his engagement with the science of metabolic disease deepened his understanding of why bariatric surgery produces outcomes that extend well beyond body weight alone.

The Cleveland Clinic Florida fellowship represented the culmination of that formation. Training alongside surgeons at one of the world's most recognized medical institutions, Dr. Perales refined the minimally invasive laparoscopic approach that now defines his practice at Svelta. The result is a surgeon whose outcomes reflect both technical mastery and a thorough grasp of the metabolic conditions—insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension—that bariatric intervention can resolve or significantly improve. He does not apply a single protocol to every case; candidacy assessment, procedure selection, and postoperative planning are individualized from the first consultation.

Affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Dr. Perales performs the full spectrum of bariatric procedures with the dedicated surgical infrastructure that complex weight-loss surgery demands. Patients who seek his care typically arrive having exhausted every non-surgical option; what they find is a surgeon who takes their history seriously, who sets realistic expectations without minimizing what is achievable, and who remains engaged through every stage of recovery. At Svelta Plastic Surgery, that commitment to the patient—not merely to the procedure—is the standard of care.

Education & Training

  • M.D., Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru (1999–2006)
  • Research Fellowship — Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2011–2013)
  • General Surgery Residency — Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL (2014–2019)
  • Fellowship, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery — Cleveland Clinic Florida (2019–2020)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palmetto General Hospital — Steward Healthcare, Miami, FL
  • Svelta Plastic Surgery, 4950 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33134
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Areas of Expertise

Bariatric & Surgical Specialties at Svelta Plastic Surgery

Dr. Perales performs a comprehensive range of weight-loss and general surgical procedures. Select any specialty to learn more.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Paul Perales board certified? +
Yes. Dr. Perales holds board certification in General Surgery and subspecialty certification in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. His training includes a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida—one of the most selective advanced surgical training programs in the country for this specialty.
What weight-loss procedures does Dr. Perales perform? +
Dr. Perales performs the full spectrum of weight-loss surgical procedures at Svelta Plastic Surgery, including gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and gastric balloon placement. Each approach is selected based on the patient's medical profile, weight-loss goals, and long-term metabolic objectives.
Where does Dr. Perales perform bariatric surgery in Miami? +
Dr. Perales is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital in Miami and sees patients through Svelta Plastic Surgery at 4950 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33134. Consultations are available at the Svelta office by appointment.
What is the difference between gastric sleeve and gastric bypass? +
Gastric sleeve removes a portion of the stomach to reduce its capacity and produce hormonal changes that support weight loss. Gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, producing both restriction and a powerful metabolic effect. During a consultation, Dr. Perales evaluates each patient's individual health profile to determine which approach offers the strongest long-term outcome.
Is bariatric surgery safe? +
Minimally invasive bariatric surgery performed by a fellowship-trained surgeon carries a safety profile that compares favorably with many elective surgical procedures. Dr. Perales performs these procedures laparoscopically, which reduces recovery time, minimizes incision size, and lowers complication risk compared with open surgery. Every patient undergoes a thorough preoperative evaluation to confirm candidacy before any procedure is scheduled.
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