International Patients

Surgery in San Pedro Sula for international patients

General surgeon with a practice dedicated to hernia and abdominal wall surgery. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Care in English and Spanish at Hospital CEMESA, with decisions grounded in the same international guidelines used in the US and Europe.

Who this is for

TravelersTravelers and cruise passengers referred by their case manager or cruise line.
Insured patientsPatients with international or travel health insurance who want care billed and documented the way their insurer expects.
Hondurans abroadHondurans living abroad who want their surgery during a visit home, with records their doctor abroad can use.
CompaniesCompanies arranging care for employees stationed or working in Honduras.

Why patients from abroad choose this practice

Evaluating a surgeon from a different country is harder than evaluating one at home. These are the credentials that let an insurer, a case manager or a referring doctor verify the standard of care before you travel.

FACSFellow of the American College of Surgeons — the US surgical credential international insurers and case managers recognize.
Hernia societiesActive member of the American Hernia Society, European Hernia Society and SAGES. Decisions follow their published international guidelines, not internal protocols.
Specialized trainingeTEP technique training directly with Dr. Jorge Daes, the surgeon who first described the approach.
Direct accessNo call center or intake coordinator — you communicate directly with the surgeon from the first message.

More about credentials and training →

How it works

1Send a short summary and any prior studies by WhatsApp or email.
2In-person evaluation at Office 14, Hospital CEMESA.
3A written plan and a formal quote. Hospital costs are estimated separately.
4Surgery and in-hospital follow-up until discharge.
5Your operative report and discharge summary in English, ready for your doctor at home.

Insurers, cruise lines and companies

Quotes for the surgeon's fee in US dollars, separate from hospital charges. Payment by bank wire, with a written guarantee of payment or prepayment before surgery. Case managers receive direct coordination with the surgeon rather than an intermediary.

Billing currencyAsk your case manager to confirm how your insurer's network bills locally — for example, Hospital CEMESA bills Cigna and BUPA-insured patients' physician fees in US dollars.

What to expect

Surgery is recommended only after an evaluation, and every option is explained before a decision is made. No outcome is promised: decisions follow international hernia guidelines.