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Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology

Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology in Mexico Offers High Quality Treatments

Hospital San José Hermosillo. Bulevar José María Morelos 340. Hermosillo Sonora, México. , Centro de Oncología Hospital San José. (San José Oncology Center). Parking lot, third level. 83148, Mexico
Price Range: $5000 - $15000
Specialty: Cancer Treatment, Urology
Focus Area: Dr. Alfonso Fernandez | Urology | Oncology | Kidney Cancer | Bladder Cancer | Testicle Cancer | Penis Cancer | Robotic Surgery | Penile Prosthesis | Juarez | Mexico

Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology Profile Overview

Urology in Mexico

Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Oncological Urology- Hermosillo, Mexico

Dr. Alfonso Jose Fernandez Carreno is a leading urologist in Hermosillo, Mexico. He holds a post graduate degree in Oncological Urology and provides treatments to kidney, testicle, prostate, penis and bladder cancer. He is also an expert in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery that can treat tumors and urinary stones with minimally invasive procedures. He has passed Canadian training and the Medical Council of Canada Evaluation Exam and is well-versed in English as he has passed the language proficiency exams like TOEFL, ECFMG and IELTS.
 
He is an expert in urology, which is the branch of Medicine and Surgery in charge of preventing, diagnosing and treating surgical and non-surgical diseases of the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, adrenal gland, ureters, bladder and urethra), as well as diseases of the male genitalia (prostate, testes, epididymis, penis).
 
Some of the medical services that he provides include urology oncology, endoscopic surgery, pediatric urology and andrology. Diseases that Dr. Alfonso treats include:
 
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Prostate diseases
  • Cancer of prostate, bladder, kidney, testicle and penis
  • Endoscopic surgery
  • Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
  • Rigid Ureterolithotripsy with Laser
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Kidney transplant
  • Vasectomy; Vasectomy Reversal
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Adrenal Gland Tumors
  • Flexible ureterolithotripsy with laser
  • Percutaneous Surgery
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Transurethral resection of bladder tumors
  • Simple and Radical Nephrectomy
  • Nephroureterectomy
  • Erectile dysfunction; Premature ejaculation
  • Male infertility
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Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology, , Mexico Profile Details

Urology Cancer Treatment in Mexico

Scientific Presentations

Fernandez A, Chen E, Moore J, Cheung C, Erdeljan P, Fuller A, McDougall EM, Peters TM, Pautler SE. A Phantom Model as a Teaching Modality for Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy. December 2011. Kyoto, Japan. 29th World Congress of Endourology (WCE).
 
Fernandez A, Al-Bareeq R, Razvi H: A comparison of the metabolic profiles of diabetic and non-diabetic uric acid stone formers. June 2011. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 66th Annual Congress of the Canadian Urological Association 2011.
 
Fernandez A, Chen E, Peters TM, Cheung C, Erdeljan P, Fuller A, Pautler SE, McDougall EM: Preliminary assessment of a renal tumor materials model. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Congress of the North-East Section of the American Urological Association, and 66th Annual Congress of the Canadian Urological Association 2011, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
 
Fernandez A, Foell K, Nott L, Denstedt JD, Razvi H: Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Patients with Urinary Diversions: a Case-Control Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes. September 2010. Chicago, Illinois, USA. 28th World Congress of Endourology (WCE). Mendez-Probst CE,
 
Fernandez A, Erdeljan P, Vanjecek M, Cadieux PA, Razvi H: The Impact of Fluid Environment Manipulation on SWL Artificial Calculi Fragmentation Rates. April 2010. St. Joseph's Hospital, University of Western Ontario. London, Ontario, Canada. Annual Congress of the American Urological Association 2010.
 
Fernandez A, Chalasani V, Mendez-Probst C, Erdeljan P, Williams Andrew, Martinez C, Osbourne E, Nott L, Pautler SE. Visually Estimated and Calculated Blood Loss in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. June 2010. St. Joseph's Hospital, University of Western Ontario. Annual Congress of the Canadian Urological Association 2010.
 
Fernandez-Carreno AJ, Andrade-Platas JD, Morales-Montor JG, Pacheco-Gahbler C, Calderon-Ferro F: Epidemiological aspects of ultrasound-guided transrectal prostate biopsies at the Dr. Manuel Gea González Hospital. Congress of the Mexican Society of Urology 2007.
 
Fernandez A, Calderon F: p53, BCL-2 and human papilloma virus and their association with penile cancer. Congress of the Mexican Society of Urology 2006.
 
Fernandez-Carreno AJ, Calderon-Ferro F, Morales-Montor JG, Andrade-Platas JD, Reyes M: Left staghorn calculus and xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis associated with squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder. Case report and literature review. Congress of the Mexican Society of Urology 2005.
 
Fernandez A, Calderon F: Metastatic potential of a renal tumor smaller than 3 centimeters. Congress of the Mexican Society of Urology 2004
 

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Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology Certificates, Accreditations, Qualifications

Urologist in Mexico

Specialties

Endourology and Laparoscopy

University of Western Ontario

London Ontario, Canada

2009 to 2011

Urology Oncology

National Cancer Institute (UNAM)

2008 to 2009

Urology

General Hospital Dr. Manuel Gea González (UNAM)

2004 to 2008

General Surgery and Laparoscopy

Tacuba General Hospital (UNAM)

2000 to 2004

Training

Social service

Dispersed Rural Health Center

Bacanora, Sonora, Mexico.

Internship

General Hospital of the State

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Medicine School

Surgeon

Autonomous University of Guadalajara

1991 - 1995

English exam

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

El Paso, Texas, USA

Re-Certification Exam of the Mexican National Council of Urology

approved. February 10, 2018

National Residency Exam

XXIII National Residency Exam

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

October 1999

 

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Dr. Alfonso Fernandez- Urology and Urologic Oncology Awards & Recognitions

Urologist in Mexico

Recognition and Achievements

First Place: Essay Contest - Clinical Sciences Category: "A Phantom Model asa Teaching Modality for Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy"  
 
The moderated presentation “Preliminary assessment of a renal tumor materials model” at the 66th Annual Congress of the Canadian Urological Association 2011, was distinguished with the “Five Star Research Award” for the best original research. 
 
The moderated presentation “Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy in Patients with Urinary Diversions: a Case-Control Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes” at the 28th World Congress of Endo-Urology in September 2010 was selected as “Outstanding” for its high impact contribution. 
 
Third Place: Essay Contest - Scientific Category: "The impact of fluid environment manipulation on artificial SWL calculi fragmentation rates" at the 28th World Congress of Endo-Urology.
 
Awarded with a Scholarship by the Executive Committee of the Society of Endo-Urology. The University of Western Ontario. July 2009. London, Ontario, Canada.
 
During the Postgraduate Course in Urology Oncology, I created a program for the timely detection of prostate cancer, re-initiating and increasing the number of prostate biopsies in the Urology clinic, as well as a video database of cystoscopies and spreadsheet, and a video database of laparoscopic surgeries and trans-urethral procedures, and I contributed by increasing the video capacity for laparoscopic procedures. 
 
Medical Council of Canada Evaluation Exam (MCCEE)
May 2012
Passed (321 pts)
Tucson Arizona, USA
 

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, Mexico Destination Overview

Why Choose Mexico?

Mexico's fame as a medical tourism destination has quickly risen, thanks to the excellent medical attention given and the first-rate services that it offers to its visitors, coupled with the hospitality and warmth of its people. The country offers its visitors amazing views and a variety of activities, but also high-class medical facilities and experienced surgeons. More and more people are realizing the importance of accessing quality medical attention at reasonable costs, while the beautiful surroundings and attention during recovery make it easy to concentrate on getting well.

 

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