Rafael Pérez Guerra, born on August 7, 1948, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a distinguished surgeon and prolific author. He excelled academically, learning to read and write by age four and graduating high school at 16. He earned his medical degree by 25 and became a general surgeon at 29, training at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago under Dr. Thomas Baffes. His career includes roles at various Chicago hospitals and membership in numerous medical societies.

Perez Guerra is also a celebrated writer, with works spanning poetry, novels, and short stories, such as “Osmosis” and “Compendium.” Retired in 2017, he continues to write and research. Married to Ibsen Mejia de Perez for 52 years, they have two children and three grandchildren.