by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Mar 26, 2015 | Medical Care in Mexico |
Mexico is one of the most popular places for medical travel to receive various treatments. The country boasts 112 hospitals with seven accredited by the International Joint Commission and 105 accredited by the Federal Ministry of Health. Mexico receives visits from...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Mar 25, 2015 | Medical Travel |
Each passing year, the market for medical tourism increases, but along with it, myths and rumors about medical travel also take center stage. When the myths about the reality of medical tourism begin to circulate, people become wary of selecting the option to travel...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Oct 15, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico |
Obesity is a growing concern for many in developed countries. Diabetes and cardiovascular risks associated with weight problems are prompting many to look for permanent solutions after dieting and exercise have failed to give results. Bariatric surgery is becoming a...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Oct 7, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico, Medical Travel |
The first knee replacement surgery was performed in the United States in 1968. Since then modern improvements in techniques and surgical instruments have made knee replacement one of the most successful procedures in medicine. Due to the high cost of orthopedic...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Oct 2, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico |
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 26.2 percent of Americans above the age of 18 (meaning 1 in 4 adults) suffer from a mental disorder any given year. Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. Some of the...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Sep 10, 2014 | Medical Travel |
Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ? It retains fluids preventing dehydration, inhibits microbes from penetrating the body therefore preventing infection, helps maintain an even body temperature, and assists in Vitamin D intake. Anything that...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Sep 5, 2014 | Testimonials |
My name is Bill Wagoner and I have lived in Chapala for approximately five years now. For quite sometime now I was having severe difficulty breathing, eating and sleeping. But more recently my balance seemed to be going bad and I found myself frequently stumbling. A...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Aug 21, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico |
Sitting behind a desk for weeks on end and exerting ourselves in our favorite sport occasionally on the weekends or on our yearly vacation can take a serious toll in sports injuries. Whether you are on vacation and suffer a sports injury or you are opting for medical...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Jul 29, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico |
All of us our plagued with the occasional headache, but when one suffers from frequent and intense pain it is time to see a doctor. Migraine headaches are often characterized by a throbbing or pounding feeling which usually only affect one side of the head. These...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Jul 15, 2014 | Medical Care in Mexico |
Mexico is quickly becoming the favorite destination for medical travel from the United States and Canada. Due to medical insurance requirements and limited coverage for elective surgery many are seriously considering a more economical solution south of the border....
