Ukraine-born Jewish doctor performed Colombia's first sex reassignment surgery
A Jewish doctor from Ukraine set up the first transgender clinic in Colombia and founded the Adat Israel synagogue in Bogotá. Discover his story.
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A Jewish doctor from Ukraine marks a milestone in Colombia by founding the first sens reassignment clinic and the Adat Israel synagogue in Bogotá.
## A pioneer on two fronts
The story of a Ukrainian-born doctor in Colombia is remarkable. He was not only the first professional to perform sens reassignment surgery in the country, but also established the first clinic dedicated to the trans community. This same individual also played a fundamental role in religious and community life by founding the **Adat Israel** synagogue in **Bogotá**. His work spanned fields as diverse as medicine, social inclusion and the building of spaces of faith.
## Beyond medicine
This doctor's career goes far beyond the purely medical field. His involvement in founding the **Adat Israel** synagogue in **Bogotá** underscores his commitment to the Jewish community in Colombia. At the same time, his role as deputy secretary of the **Centro Israelita de Bogotá (CIB)** (Israelite Centre of Bogotá) shows an active dedication to organising and supporting this community. These achievements shape a complex, multifaceted profile in which science and community leadership intertwine.
## A pioneer on two fronts
The story of a Ukrainian-born doctor in Colombia is remarkable. He was not only the first professional to perform sens reassignment surgery in the country, but also established the first clinic dedicated to the trans community. This same individual also played a fundamental role in religious and community life by founding the **Adat Israel** synagogue in **Bogotá**. His work spanned fields as diverse as medicine, social inclusion and the building of spaces of faith.
## Beyond medicine
This doctor's career goes far beyond the purely medical field. His involvement in founding the **Adat Israel** synagogue in **Bogotá** underscores his commitment to the Jewish community in Colombia. At the same time, his role as deputy secretary of the **Centro Israelita de Bogotá (CIB)** (Israelite Centre of Bogotá) shows an active dedication to organising and supporting this community. These achievements shape a complex, multifaceted profile in which science and community leadership intertwine.
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