by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Apr 21, 2015 | Medical Travel |
Patients beyond Borders describes Mexico as a country that has come a long way in healthcare. The country has established itself as a global medical care hub for people from all walks of life. Mexico’s popularity as the destination for medical care rose when...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Apr 15, 2015 | Testimonials |
We read about Dr. Hernandez’s online postings about the Healthcare System in Guadalajara and in particular about our SEGURO POPULAR insurance. So in August of 2014 we decided to establish care with him so that he may guide us through the system and get the care we...
by Dr. Santiago Hernandez | Apr 14, 2015 | Medical Care in Mexico |
Cancer is devastating. Any person who has lost a loved one to cancer knows how hard it is to watch them wither away in pain. Oncology (cancer) research has been an ongoing topic for many medical centers and there has been much progress in treating it. Educated...
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...
