Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel has performed 900+ breast cancer surgeries with _doctor_8959_years_ of specialized experience. The mastectomy program may cost around $7,800 – typically covering hospital fees, doctor fees, medications, 1 day hospitalization, and 7 nights hotel stay. Dr. Pliego holds FACS certification and ASMBS membership, operating in a state-of-the-art Cancún facility. Patients receive a free video consultation to personalize treatment plans.
This Cancún clinic for bariatric and GI surgery is led by a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. It specializes in gastroenterology, surgery, and weight loss surgery with ASMBS accreditation.
Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
Board-certified surgical oncologist with a focus on breast cancer surgery at Galenia Hospital.
Dr. Brenda Pastrana is a surgical oncologist at the JCI-accredited Galenia Hospital in Cancún. She specializes in breast, thyroid, and digestive system cancers. Dr. Pastrana is board-certified by CONACEM. She holds a medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de México.
Galenia Hospital is a JCI-accredited private medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Its core specialties are oncology, surgery, and mammology. The hospital treats around 10,000 patients each year, many coming from the US and Canada.
Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon in Cancún. He is among the few surgeons in Mexico with membership in the ASMBS. Dr. Pliego Esquivel is certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery. He focuses on weight loss surgery and managing obesity-related conditions.
This Cancún clinic for bariatric and GI surgery is led by a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. It specializes in gastroenterology, surgery, and weight loss surgery with ASMBS accreditation.
This operation removes cancerous tissues from the breast, helping to halt disease growth and aiding overall treatment.
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