Punta Mita Hospital establishes Stroke and Cardiovascular Center through collaboration with #3 ranked UC San Diego Health.

The world-class specialists at UC San Diego Health are now available at Punta Mita Hospital to help care for stroke, cardiovascular and trauma patients. This unique service in the Bay of Banderas and Puerto Vallarta, the first of its kind in Mexico, will give patients access to real time virtual second opinion consultations for emergency … Read more

What is World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. … Read more

Teleheath program

UC San Diego Health world-class specialists are now only a click-away through the Punta Mita Hospital with Dr Franco as Chief of Emergency Medicine and Telemedicine Coordinator and UC San Diego Health Telehealth Program. We now offer the following virtual second opinion consults in real time so that you and your family can make the … Read more

Epigenetic Hair Scan Test 

Most of us are living well below our optimum gene expression meaning that we are not achieving our true potential. The science of epigenetics has discovered that up to 98% of our genetic expression is influenced by our environment; through factors almost completely under our control. The truth is that we have much more control than we … Read more

COVID-19 TESTING PREPAREDNESS

Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit have been working diligently with local authorities and health facilities to ensure the safety and wellness of its visitors. In addition to implementing extensive wellness and safety protocols, both destinations are fully prepared to assist all travelers who require COVID-19 testing prior to their departure. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: … Read more

Is your COVID-19 Antigen test result POSITIVE?

Is your COVID-19 Antigen Test result POSITIVE?With a POSITIVE Rapid Antigen test result we need to perform a more accurate confirmatory Covid 19 PCR test.The PCR test will require another nasal swab and will need to be analyzed in the lab. Your results will be ready within 12-24 hours. There is an additional cost for … Read more

U.S. airlines announce early winter flights to Riviera Nayarit

In response to the growing demand from U.S. travelers, airlines have begun to operate routes usually only active in the winter. U.S. airlines have begun to operate flights to the Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit region on traditionally winter routes. Such is the case of Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines and their flights from Portland, Seattle, and … Read more

David A. Kulber, MD, FACS Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

David Kulber, MD, FACS, is board certified in both hand and plastic surgery. As a longtime member of Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, his practice covers the full spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, hand and aesthetic surgery. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in european and medical history, he pursued his medical degree from the University … Read more

Announced for Mexico this week regarding the vaccine.

Dear Friends, Good news has been announced for Mexico this week regarding the vaccine. Punta Mita Hospital is actively waiting for the laboratory companies to finish their gubernamental preorders contracts. We are waiting for the different companies to complete the necessary procedures at the international level and in Mexico for the import options and approvals … Read more

Negative PCR laboratory test taken within 72 hours before the scheduled departure, must be presented to the airline prior to boarding the flight to Canada

Due to the increased surveillance efforts implemented by the Government of Canada, documentation of a negative PCR laboratory test taken within 72 hours before the scheduled departure, must be presented to the airline prior to boarding the flight to Canada 🛩️🇨🇦 Schedule today your PCR COVID-19 test  🔬🩺 at Punta Mita Hospital to avoid any … Read more

Thrombosis

Thrombosis - Trombosis

Is the formation of a blood clot, known as a thrombus, within a blood vessel. It prevents blood from flowing normally through the circulatory system. Have you ever wondered what stops you from bleeding when you hurt yourself? In a healthy body, blood clots play an important role in this. At the site of a … Read more

Eat Right, Be Nutritionally Aware

Do you follow a particular diet? Are you conscious about your weight? Do you take any special efforts to eat healthy? Do you eat as per your body’s needs? Good nutrition is one of the key to living a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet. You must eat a … Read more

MESSAGE FROM HEALTH SECRETARY OF MEXICO:

URGENT ALERT, TO ALL THE COMMUNITY . Recently there has been described and identified a serious rush in lung damage in teenagers who are vaping in the United States, its origin is not clear yet. Therefore, all the users of these ELECTRICAL NICOTINE DEVICES must be diagnosed urgently by a doctor, primarily if presenting progressive … Read more

Dr. Margarito Castro – General Surgeon & Bariatrics

At Punta Mita Hospital we are proud to have a new member of our staff. Welcome Dr. Margarito Castro · Surgeon graduated from Universidad de Guadalajara with a degree in academic excellence. · Specialist in General Surgery performed in the High Specialty Medical Unit National Medical Center of the West endorsed by Universidad de Guadalajara. … Read more