About Alvaro Javier Testa Jr

Dr. Alvaro Javier Testa Jr. is a plastic surgeon who is trained as a board-certified surgeon in plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery with experience in breast reconstruction and reconstructive surgery, as well as cosmetic surgery and body contouring. Dr. Testa was born in Panama and spent his youth in Colorado, where he became passionate about restoring people’s functions and forms, and also achieving an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Dr. Testa has a very detailed and meticulous way of performing procedures, which include precision techniques and artistry toward surgical results for each patient.

Dr. Testa graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine with an M.D., followed by completing his training in general surgery with Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency and completing training in plastic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

The practice of Dr. Testa consists primarily of reconstructive techniques used to treat patients after they have been diagnosed with cancer and/or undergone surgery for cancer. Reconstructive surgery can include such things as breast reconstruction, a type of cosmetic breast surgery, reconstructive abdominal wall surgery, cosmetic reshaping of the abdomen, wound care for surgical wounds, and minimally invasive cosmetic injection techniques like Botox and dermal fillers. Examples of some of the procedures Dr. Testa specializes in are Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Skin Cancer Reconstruction, Facelift, and Body Contouring.

Dr. Testa belongs to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is trained as a microsurgeon in microsurgical breast reconstruction and is well-known for providing a complete patient-centered approach to care. His main goal is to make sure that patients feel safe, functional, and aesthetic in terms of their physical appearance while achieving their desired outcome of being natural and harmonious.

Education

Medical School
– University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus (2003)

Residency
– University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Surgery (2003-2008)
– Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Plastic Surgery (2008-2010)

Certifications

– American Board of Surgery, Surgery
– American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
– AZ State Medical License (2008-2026)
– SC State Medical License (2009-2010)
– CO State Medical License (2010-2023)

Memberships

– American Board of Surgery
– American Board of Plastic Surgery
– American Society of Plastic Surgeons
– American College of Surgeons

Practice Locations

Colorado Springs, Colorado