Av. de los Tules 168, Las Aralias, Puerto Vallarta
Mon–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM
+52 322 293 6906
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Patients from the United States and Canada
Your treatment in Puerto Vallarta, clear before you travel
A video consultation beforehand, a written estimate in Mexican pesos and follow-up once you are home. Dr. Bricio sees you in English or Spanish.A video consultation beforehand, a written estimate in Mexican pesos and follow-up back home. Dr. Bricio sees you in English or Spanish.
How your visit is planned
Before you travel
Video visit and tests
Estimate
In writing, in pesos
In Puerto Vallarta
Visit and procedure
Back home
Remote follow-up
What the CDC and the Government of Canada recommendHow would you like to book?
Mon–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Easy to reach, calm to recover in
A destination connected to the U.S. and Canada, where a board-certified urologist sees you in English or Spanish and you recover close to the office.
- 3.82 M
- international passengers at Puerto Vallarta airport in 2025international passengers at the airport in 2025
- 4 routes
- new nonstop routes in winter 2025-2026: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Atlantanew nonstop routes in winter 2025-2026, to Canada and the U.S.
- UTC−6
- Central Mexico time all year, with no daylight savingall year, with no daylight saving
- Canada
- has a consular agency in Puerto Vallarta
Recovering here has rules: sun, sea and alcohol follow the instructions for your procedure.
Sources: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, fourth-quarter 2025 results (2026); Government of Canada, Mexico travel advice (2026); Mexican Time Zones Act. Photo: Visit Puerto Vallarta.Sources: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (2026); Government of Canada, Mexico travel advice (2026); Mexican Time Zones Act. Photo: Visit Puerto Vallarta.
Your stay
Enjoy Puerto Vallarta during your care
Places to enjoy before your appointment and, with Dr. Bricio’s approval, during your recovery.
Puerto Vallarta boardwalk
A seaside promenade for walking and for taking in the sunset, the sculptures and the downtown atmosphere.
Photo: Visit Puerto Vallarta
Zona Romántica
Cafés, shops and art galleries. A good place to rest after your appointment or to have a light dinner.
Photo: Visit Puerto Vallarta
Conchas Chinas Beach
A more private beach with clear water and rock formations, to relax away from the bustle of downtown.
Los Arcos de Mismaloya
The islets that define the bay. They are visited by boat: ask Dr. Bricio when you can go.
Photo: Visit Puerto Vallarta
Gentle activities during your recovery
Check with Dr. Bricio when you can do each one, especially if you have a temporary catheter.
- Morning walks on the beach
- Yoga or meditation by the sea
- Cultural tours of the historic center
- Light meals at local restaurants
- Day trips to Marina Vallarta, Sayulita or San Pancho
Questions before you travel?
Write to us by email or WhatsApp. We reply monday to Friday, 2 PM to 6 PM. Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM, Central Mexico time.
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Before you travel
Check who will treat you, where and how much it will cost.
Credentials and how to verify them
Before you travel, the CDC and the Government of Canada recommend checking who will treat you. These details can be verified in official Mexican registries.Before you travel, the CDC and the Government of Canada recommend checking who will treat you. These details are verified in official Mexican registries.
- Professional license
7886883
Verify in the National Registry of Professionals (SEP) (opens in a new window)- Specialty license in urology
10275840
- Mexican National Board of Urology
Certified through [pending]
Verify with CONACEM (opens in a new window)- Training
UNAM; Specialty Hospital and Oncology Hospital of the Siglo XXI National Medical Center; Nuevo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara
Where procedures are done
Each procedure states the hospital or clinic where it is done. We only mention accreditations we can back with documents.Each procedure states the hospital or clinic where it is done. We only mention accreditations with a verifiable document.
The hospital Dr. Bricio works with
Outpatient procedures with no overnight stay are done here.
CMQ Hospital
Procedures that require a hospital stay, such as transurethral resection.
- Accreditation
[pending] (only with a verifiable document)
- Office
Av. de los Tules 168, Local 10, Col. Las Aralias, Puerto Vallarta
Directions on Google Maps (opens in a new window)
Written estimate
The estimate depends on your procedure. We send it to you in writing, in Mexican pesos (MXN) and with taxes included, as Mexican law requires.
Your written estimate states whether it includes:
- Consultation
- Anesthesia
- Hospital
- Supplies
- Pathology
- Follow-up visits
- Medication
Request a written estimatePayments and receipts
- Payment methods
[pending]
- Currency
Mexican pesos (MXN). Other currencies: [pending]
- When you pay
[pending] (deposit or at discharge)
- Receipts
Mexican invoice (CFDI). Itemized receipt in English for your insurer: [pending]
Insurance
Most people who travel for care pay out of pocket. Check with your insurer before you travel.
- Medicare
Generally does not cover care outside the U.S.
Medicare.gov: travel outside the U.S. (opens in a new window)- Medigap
Only covers emergencies during a trip, with limits.
Medicare: coverage outside the U.S. (publication 11037)Medicare: publication 11037 (opens in a new window)- Canadian provincial plans
Cover very little outside the country.
Government of Canada: medical care outside Canada (opens in a new window)- Travel insurance
Does not usually cover scheduled procedures.
Government of Canada: medical care outside Canada (opens in a new window)
Reviewed on [pending].
In Puerto Vallarta
What your care is like and what to plan for your stay.
Language of care
All of your care is bilingual, in Spanish and English, at every stage:
- First contact: phone, email or WhatsApp
- Reception
- Visit with Dr. Bricio
- Hospital and nursing
- Documents you receive
Stay, travel and recovery
How many days to stay, when to fly and what to avoid at the beach depend on the procedure. Each treatment page says so, validated by Dr. Bricio.How many days to stay, when to fly and what to avoid at the beach depend on the procedure; each treatment page says so.
Before you travel, prepare
- Lab tests
- Imaging: ultrasound, CT or others
- Allergies
- Previous conditions
- List of medication with brand name, generic name and dose
- Local time
Puerto Vallarta uses Central Mexico time all year, with no daylight saving.
- Days in Puerto Vallarta and flight
Depending on the procedure: [pending]
Back home
Your documents and remote follow-up.
Your records in English
Before you leave Puerto Vallarta you receive the documents for your doctor at home.
- Clinical summary
- Procedure note
- Pathology results, when applicable
- Copies of your images
- Language
English or Spanish, as you need
- Delivery time
[pending]
When you return home
Follow-up continues remotely. Each procedure details its recovery, validated by Dr. Bricio.
- Recovery schedule: on your procedure page and in your discharge summary.
- Warning signs: go to the emergency room wherever you are.
- Remote contact by email, phone or video call, monday to Friday, 2 PM to 6 PM. Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM, Central Mexico time.
- Documents for your primary care doctor.
- For 12 months, tell any health professional that you were treated abroad.
Emergency after you return home
Go to the emergency room wherever you are or call 911
The warning signs for your procedure are on its page and in your discharge summary. Afterward, let us know so we can follow up.
- 911 in the U.S.
- 911 in Canada
- 911 in Mexico
Call 911
The office does not handle emergencies: go directly to a hospital.
Official guides and emergencies
These guides explain what to check before traveling for care in another country.What to check before traveling for care in another country:
- CDC: Medical tourism (opens in a new window)
- Government of Canada: Travelling outside Canada to receive medical care (opens in a new window)
- Government of Canada: Travel advice for Mexico (opens in a new window)
- U.S. Department of State: Mexico travel advisory (verify link) (opens in a new window)
Emergencies in Mexico: 911
It is the single emergency number throughout Mexico.
International patients
Plan your assessment before you travel
Send your tests and your questions. Dr. Bricio reviews your case and we send you a written estimate.
- Email: contact@endolapv.com
- Phone: +52 322 293 6906
- Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 6 PM. Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM, Central Mexico time
How would you like to book?
Mon–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM
