Julissa Lombardo Quezada
Dr. Julissa Lombardo Quezada is a specialist in hepatology and gastroenterology who recently resigned from her position at the Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) in Panama. Her resignation, effective September 18, 2025, was prompted by concerns over a lack of medical supplies, abuse of authority, and a hostile work environment, which she detailed in a letter to the CSS director. Lombardo was one of only three hepatologists at the institution, playing a critical role in the care of liver transplant patients.
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Julissa Lombardo Quezada resigned as the head of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Service at the CSS, raising concerns about the impact on liver transplant programs.
Gastros advierten: renuncia clave en la CSS pone en riesgo trasplantes de hígado
Panama· 2025-09-22
Julissa Lombardo Quezada resigned from the Caja de Seguro Social due to multiple factors affecting her ability to perform her duties.
Hepatóloga renuncia y denuncia: falta de insumos, abusos y ambiente hostil en la Ciudad de la SaludPanama· 2025-09-20