Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
1. Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle Marker
Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle
Fundado el 19 de abril de 1966
Durante 34 años ha tratado a niños con labio leporino y paladar hendido, y fueron intervenidos por la insigne labor del Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle
Cirujano Oral y Maxiolofacial, creador de sus propias tecnicas quirurgicas aceptadas internacionalmente, y quien fuera su director y cirujano ad-honorem hasta el dia de su fallecimiento.
Rendimos homenaje en su memoria
Junta Directiva C.I.E. La Antigua G. Julio 2000
Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle
Founded on April 19, 1966
For 34 years this center has treated children with cleft lips and palates, through the important work of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Asensio del Valle. He created his own surgical techniques that are internationally accepted. He was director and ad-honorem surgeon until the day of his death.
We pay tribute to his memory
Board of Directors La Antigua Guatemala, July 2000
Erected
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1966.
Location. 14° 33.382′ N, 90° 43.874′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is at the intersection of 5a Calle Oriente and 2a Avenida Norte, on the right when traveling west on 5a Calle Oriente. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón (about 120 meters away); Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín (about 120 meters away); Friar Ignacio Barnoya (about 120 meters away); Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras (about 120 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 150 meters away); The University of San Carlos (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 22, 2015
2. Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
