Giostar Stem Cell Therapy in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, offers stem cell therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. Therapy starts around $5,000; one application, described as half-treatment, may cost around $8,500. Medical Director Dr. Cristina Santana has over 15 years of experience and training in neuroscience and neuroanatomy.
Assessment before treatment
The clinic assesses disease stage, symptoms, medical history, and eligibility. An initial consultation and medical history evaluation are free. Medical records can be reviewed before travel, and laboratory exams take place the day before the first application.
- Initial assessment. The team reviews the patient’s history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
- Pre-travel review. Medical records are reviewed before the patient travels.
- Laboratory exams. Tests are done the day before the first application.
Stem cell therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
The protocol is intended for mild cognitive impairment and early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It may also be considered for cognitive decline that does not respond to conventional medication. The clinic states that therapy is not a cure.
Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells may come from donor umbilical cord or adipose tissue, or from the patient. Cells are prepared in the clinic’s in-house COFEPRIS-certified laboratory. The protocol uses intravenous infusion and intrathecal injection into the spinal canal. Local application is also listed as a delivery route.
The clinic describes the intrathecal route as a way to deliver cells toward the nervous system and brain. The minimally invasive application is followed by recovery monitoring and progress tracking.
Support included with the protocol
- Cell preparation. The medical director creates a personalized plan, and the clinic prepares cells in its COFEPRIS-certified lab.
- Cell amount. Treatment includes 1–4 vials containing 35–140 million cells, plus 1–10 billion exosomes.
- Additional support. The program includes oxygen therapy, nutritional IV therapy, and dietitian follow-up.
- Transfers. Airport, hotel, and clinic shuttle transfers are included; accommodation and flights are not.
Patients should plan to stay in the area for several days. The exact stay depends on the protocol. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss whether this treatment may fit their situation.
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