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 Dr.
Ricardo Gaitan is originally from Peru, graduated from San
Marcos University Dental School in Lima in 1985. He is certified
Orthodontist from the College of Dentist of Peru in 1991.
In 1997 Dr. Gaitan obtained the degree of Doctor of Dental
Surgery (DDS) after completion of three years Advanced Standing
Program at the University of Maryland Dental School. He also
completed Orthodontics externship in 1997 at the UMAB.
Dr. Gaitan has been taking continuous educational courses
in dentistry and orthodontics in USA. He completed his mini
residency program in Orthodontics at the University of Washington
State in Seattle in 2000.
Dr. Ricardo Gaitan is a member of the American Dental Association,
Virginia Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society,
World Federation of Orthodontists, American Orthodontic Society,
Peruvian Orthodontic Society, Iberoamerican Association of
Orthodontists and many foreign dental institutions. Annually,
Dr. Gaitan gives lectures in orthodontic meetings overseas
and expends his time in community activities: he is a member
of the NIAF- National Italian American Foundation and he is
former president of two institutions: American Peruvian Chamber
of Commerce and the AIPEUC - Peruvian Institutions Association
of USA and Canada.
In 2005, Dr. Gaitan was recognized with the TUMI USA AWARD
in Miami, Florida for his notable contributions to the Peruvian
Community in USA and as Outstanding Peruvian Professional
in the State of Virginia. This prestigious award event was
televised in America, Europe and Asia.
Since 1997 Dr. Gaitan treats patients in his three practices
located in Fairfax, Sterling and Springfield and as Orthodontist
Consultant at his practice located in Lima, Peru.
Dr. Gaitan is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish.
Our Heritage
Dr. Ricardo Gaitan and his younger brother Jorge were born in
Lima, Peru. They were raised in a family with a strong attraction
to Dentistry. Their father and mentor, Dr. Sixto Gaitan Ortiz,
was an Orthodontist and their main inspiration. Following in
his footsteps, Ricardo and Jorge completed their studies at
San Marcos University in Peru. Ricardo moved to USA persuing
post-grade studies at the University of Maryland. Jorge is a
succesful General Practicioner and Faculty in their Alma Matter
in Lima. After additional academic and professional experiences,
they decided to practice in different areas of dentistry with
the quality and professionalism learned from their father.
Dr. Ricardo Gaitan has three sons, Erick, a senior college student
at the University of South Florida, Ricardo Jr., freshman college
student at the Old Dominion University and David student at
Lake Braddock Middle School. Erick and Ricardo following their
father's footsteps, are majoring their studies in Dentistry.
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