Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez - Orthopedic Surgery in Mexico

• Decade of Private Expertise: Led by Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez, an expert with over 10 years of private experience in complex joint and sports medicine care.

• 100% Direct Doctor Attention: A completely personalized model where the lead orthopedic specialist manages all consultations and procedures without intermediate office assistants.

• Comprehensive Clinical Group: Collaborates with a hand-picked, professional team of internists, cardiologists, rehabilitation therapists, and physiotherapists.

• Financial Convenience: Offers simple modern administrative options, including the capability to have major joint procedures covered by health insurance and online bill pay solutions.

• Elite Credentials: Led by a surgeon who completed a specialized fellowship in the USA, holds formal Board Certification, and is an active member of FEMECOT.

Did You Know?

Choosing an Orthopedic Surgery Clinic in Puerto Vallarta Mexico allows international patients to save up to 50-70% on major hip and knee replacements compared to standard US or Canadian private hospital pricing, while receiving treatment from a US-fellowship-trained surgeon in a world-famous coastal holiday spot.

• Ligament & Tendon Care: Advanced treatment for acute sprains, structural tissue ruptures, and chronic tendon degradation.

• Cartilage Regeneration: Modern biological interventions focused on restoring worn cartilage areas before severe arthritis occurs.

• Intradiscal Ozone Therapy: A minimally invasive intervertebral puncture under local anesthesia to treat herniated discs and bulges within 30 minutes.

• Transforaminal Nerve Root Block: Targeted anti-inflammatory steroid injections near the spinal column to alleviate severe back or neck pain.

• Alternative Pain Medicine: Integrated multi-disciplinary protocols combined with targeted physical rehabilitation to safely avoid reliance on heavy pain medication.

• Board Certified: Formally certified by the Mexican Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

• Active Member: Active registration with the Mexican Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology (FEMECOT).

• US Fellowship: Highly trained in joint reconstructions and sports tissue fixes from Edinburg, Texas, USA.

• Rigorous Hospital Operating Room Sterilization Protocols

• Low-Radiation Digital Imaging and Pre-Surgical Templating

• Certified High-Grade Implant Lot and Serial Identification Tracking

• Minimally Invasive Approaches to Substantially Lower Post-Op Infection Risks

• Comprehensive Electronic Medical Record Management and Privacy Compliance

• One-on-One Surgical Planning and Complete Treatment Transparency

• Direct Coordination with Certified Internists and Cardiologists for Safe Clearance

• Structured, Guided Care Pathways Backed by Professional Physical Rehabilitation Specialists

• Incredible Financial Value: Save up to 60% compared to typical private healthcare out-of-pocket costs in North America.

• Insurance Friendly: The medical office facilitates required documentation to help patients secure insurance coverage pathways.

• Bilingual Medical Support: Fluid and direct clinical communication in English directly with your primary surgeon.

• Excellent Proximity: Quick flight options make it exceptionally convenient for families accompanying a patient for joint rehabilitation.

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1. What specific medical board certifications does Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez possess?

Dr. Hernandez is formally Board Certified by the Mexican Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology and maintains an Active Membership within the Mexican Federation of Orthopedics and Traumatology (FEMECOT).

2. Why does the doctor manage his private practice without intermediate assistants?

He strongly believes in a completely personalized care model. By working without assistants or nurses in his office, he guarantees that he personally attends to each patient and performs every procedure himself, avoiding any room for errors or miscommunication.

3. How long do I need to plan to stay in Mexico for a total knee or hip replacement?

For major joint replacements, we generally suggest that international patients plan an overall stay of 10 to 14 days in Puerto Vallarta to safely complete pre-op testing, the surgery, and immediate physical therapy checks before traveling back home.

4. What is Intradiscal Ozone Therapy and how is it performed?

It is a modern, minimally invasive technique used to treat disc protrusions and herniations. Under local anesthesia, the doctor places a thin needle into the intervertebral disc to administer ozone. The entire procedure takes less than 30 minutes.

5. Can I use my private health insurance to cover my orthopedic operation in Mexico?

Yes, our clinic provides patients with the documentation and billing clarity required to facilitate surgical coverage through compatible international health insurance providers.

6. What are the key indicators for a Transforaminal Nerve Root Block?

This approach is used to treat and diagnose severe neck or back pain stemming from nerve roots irritated by arthritis, disc herniations, or spinal stenosis, using precise anti-inflammatory steroid placement.

7. How much money can I save on orthopedic operations by traveling to Puerto Vallarta?

International patients typically save between 50% and 70% on major joint replacements or advanced sports medicine procedures compared to average private healthcare fees across the United States or Canada.

8. Where did the surgeon receive his medical training?

Dr. Hernandez graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Guadalajara in 2000 and subsequently completed a Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine fellowship in Edinburg, Texas, USA.

9. Are the rehabilitation programs organized immediately after the operation?

Yes, our clinic integrates a comprehensive medical team including highly skilled physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists to initiate early recovery pathways safely.

10. How can I securely schedule a remote consultation or book a surgical date?

You can seamlessly organize your entire medical package through the PlacidWay platform, where a dedicated international travel coordinator will help manage your surgical date, clinical documents, and medical itinerary.