Dr. Juan Bustamante has performed over 1,500 spine procedures with _doctor_2511_years_ of neurosurgery experience. A laminectomy package may cost around $9,950 – typically including surgery, anesthesia, 2-night stay, medications, and transfers. Hospital de la Familia is Consejo de Salubridad General certified and has been featured in major media like The New York Times. The clinic's location just 200 yards from the U.S. border provides convenient access for California patients.
Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena specializes in neurosurgery with a focused approach to laminectomy procedures, backed by extensive training.
Dr. Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He completed a fellowship in neurology and neurosurgery in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hernandez-Pena operates alongside Dr. Nestor Rodriguez as a specialized two-surgeon team. Together, they have performed neurosurgical procedures for over 18 years.
Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
Dr. Juan Bustamante is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He specializes in traumatology, sports medicine, and spinal surgery. He completed a specialized fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy in the USA. Dr. Bustamante treats international patients near the US-Mexico border at a CSG-accredited facility.
Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
Laminectomy or open decompression of the spine is a low-traumatic operation during which the neurosurgeon removes part of the vertebra - the arch. The doctor prescribes it for intervertebral hernia, injuries and degenerative changes in the spine.
The main advantages of this treatment are a small blood loss during the operation and a quick recovery.
There are several types of operation:
Indications:
Main contraindications:
Before the operation, the patient must undergo an examination:
During the procedure, the patient is under general anesthesia. The neurosurgeon makes a small longitudinal incision (up to 3 cm), removes the vertebral arches and sutures.
In the first days, to reduce pain, the doctor prescribes a course of analgesics to the patient.
Full recovery period takes up to 6 weeks , during which you can not bend over sharply, lift weights and sit for a long time. If the work is associated with intense physical activity, then their maximum limitation is recommended. In this case, the patient must perform a set of therapeutic exercises. In some cases, physiotherapy is prescribed.
The following factors influence the price:
In many clinics, the cost includes anesthesia, the operation itself, hospitalization, medicines and consumables. Check the exact cost for your case with the Bookimed coordinating doctor.
To get advice on choosing the best clinic in your case and the exact cost of the operation, leave a request and a Bookimed coordinating doctor will contact you. He will answer all questions, explain what medical statements you need to prepare for this. After the doctors at the clinic of your choice have reviewed these documents, they will draw up an individual diagnostic and treatment program with an accurate cost.
If the received treatment program suits you, the Bookimed coordinating doctor agrees the dates of the trip with you and writes you to the chosen clinic. Our care department will help you choose the best accommodation option and tickets for the patient and his accompanying person.
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