Our Doctors are all specialists in Orthopedic medicine, and all are fully licensed here in Mexico to perform surgery.
Our main doctor has completed medical school and orthopedic surgical training in Guadalajara, Mexico and specialist training in Europe and the United States. He speaks English fluently and he is the leading orthopedic surgeon in Puerto Vallarta. This doctor has been practicing medicine since 1988..
He is a Mexican citizen who has attended many orthopedic conferences around the world. He is always continuing his education so as to provide the latest approaches in surgery so that the patients receive the best possible care and ease of recovery. He maintains a close relationship to both the Mexican, Canadian and U.S. expatriate communities in Puerto Vallarta. Our doctors are the leaders in Medical Tourism offering packages that include hotel, hospital and surgery. The medical staff will also assist you with the flights if you need special assistance.
• International Affiliate Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Mexican Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (CMOT)
• Member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Active Member of the Mexican Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology (AMOT-FEMECOT)
• Former Scholar of the German Academical Exchange Program (DAAD)
• German Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Shoulder Surgery at Uni-Klinik Muenster
• Sports Medicine visiting Fellowship at Edinburg,Texas
• Member of the Mexican Association of Arthroscopic Surgeons (AMECRA)
• Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Member and Past President of the Puerto Vallarta College of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Graduate of the Orthopedics residency Program University Hospital of Guadalajara (Hospital Civil de Guadalajara)
• Active Member of the Society of Orthopedic Surgeons of the University Hospital of Guadalajara (Hospital Civil de Guadalajara)
• Member of the CMQ Hospital System in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
• Staff member of several private hospitals throughout Mexico
• Founding member of Medical School at Puerto Vallarta Campus University of Guadalajara
• Past President of the Puerto Vallarta Campus University of Guadalajara
• Professor of Pre -medical and Residency courses — University of Guadalajara
• General Medical Practitioner Title from University of Guadalajara, Mexico
• Author of the book on “MEXICO: World leader in Medical Tourism”
Clinical Experience
Arthroscopic Surgery: 16
Joint Surgery: 16
• Total Hip Replacement: 900
• Total Knee Replacement: 2,500
• ACL Repair: 800
• Meniscus Repair: 1,000
• Knee Arthroscopy: 500
• Rotator Cuff Repair: 3,500
• Shoulder Joint Tear: 300
last updated August 2021
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. You may also always call us TOLL FREE: 866.509.0571 or +1817.405.2778 or SEND US AN EMAIL to info@orthopv.com