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News/Blog
Profile in Maxwell Magazine
Maxwell Magazine’s March 21, 2018 edition profiled ChapalaMed’s Medical Director, Dr Santiago Hernández.
See the full article HERE
Lakeside Hospital Breaks Ground
A brand new state of the art 3,500 square foot hospital will be opening its doors Lakeside in February 2019.
Dr. Santiago Hernandez has been named the center’s Medical Director.
Read the full article from the March 31st edition of the Guadalajara Reporter HERE.
Welcome New Medical Staff
CHAPALA MED Welcomes New Staff and would like to wish you a very happy and healthy 2018! Our team continues to grow each day. We are pleased to announce the following new members of our team. In addition to our REHABILITATION team,...
The Tijuana Option
There may come a time when some of us may have to experience the pain of accompanying a family member, close friend or a loved one through the ordeal of a disease that may be deemed terminal. We often go through the same emotional stages as the person who is at the...
US Patient Mortality Lower With Non-US-Trained Physicians
Medicare patients admitted to the hospital and treated by internists who graduated from medical schools outside the United States had lower 30-day mortality than matched patients cared for by graduates of US schools, according to results of a study...
Experience Having Surgery – Dr. Hernandez
From my first appointment with Dr. Santiago Hernandez in May 2015, my experience has been positive, productive, and professional. Office visits always are on time, unhurried, and include back-and forth dialogue; Dr. Hernandez listens to my input. His...
My Hospital Visit
I read somewhere that men and women’s symptoms for heart issues are different. Men suffer crushing chest pains and numbness in their left arm. Women experience varying levels of chest pain radiating up into their jaw. So when I started feeling a...
Aspirin Can Be a Killer
For those of you who follow me on social media (Facebook), you may have learned that my father was hospitalized this past weekend. On Nov. 26, my father started feeling very fatigued and short of breath. He rarely calls me with any medical concerns being...
Why consult a physician in Mexico for female Healthcare?
Female health care is a significant part of the plan designed by countries for improving the overall health and wellness condition of a population. According to statistical evidence collected and evaluated over the course of years, it has been found that...
Surgery in Mexico for Pulmonary Disorders
Every year, a large number of adults and children suffer from a variety of lung diseases and disorders which affect the overall quality of their life. Chronic lung diseases can seriously affect the life and wellbeing of an individual; difficulty in...
My Mother’s battle with cancer
On Valentine’s Day weekend 2015, my parents came to Guadalajara to attend my Rotary Club’s Valentine Day Art Auction. My mother mentioned she had a lump on the left side of her neck and asked if I wouldn’t mind removing it since I had removed some...
Pros of Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico
Over the last few decades, cosmetic surgery has gone up in popularity, and with the emergence of new and highly sophisticated technologies, surgeons are able to deliver outstanding results every time. Whether it is a tummy tuck or a nose reshaping surgery,...
Physicians In Mexico: treatment for behavioral health problems
Affordable and high quality treatment is everyone’s dream, but with the increasing cost of medical treatment in the US, most find it difficult to get the prescribed treatment at the right time and with behavioral health problems, the need is immediate....
Medical Travel: 3 Steps To Consider
A relatively new type of tourism has emerged over the last few years, one which is quite unique in nature and has country authorities hard at work to increase attractiveness of their region in this regard too in order to promote tourism. We’re talking...
Affordable Cardiac physicians in Mexico
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently shared statistics about the number of cardiac surgery treatments performed in the country. Around 1 million cardiac catheterization procedures and 395,000 coronary artery bypass grafts are performed...
Why Americans Opt for Physicians in Mexico?
Basic healthcare is very important and if you need extra medical attention, then you need to consult the best physicians in the country. But what if you find discover out that you can get quality healthcare in a neighboring country at an affordable cost?...
Endocrine Disorders – Why Seek Help from Physicians in Mexico?
The endocrine system is a vital component of the human physiology, essentially a group of glands that help maintain the balance of hormones and their function within the body. The hormones themselves are responsible for the growth and proper development of...
Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico – What You Should Know
Obesity is a major problem in many countries, which increases the risk of obese people suffering from other dangerous medical conditions in their life. According to the statistics shared by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one...
Nutritional counseling: how can physicians in Mexico help?
Health is linked to your nutrition and physical fitness. Without proper nutritional support for your body, you cannot hope to live and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. While we readily agree to the fact that your body needs all the proper nutritional...
Why consult a physician in Mexico for female Healthcare?
Female healthcare is a significant part of the plan designed by countries for improving the overall health and wellness condition of a population. According to statistical evidence collected and evaluated over the course of years, it has been found that...
