Cuba offers quality medical care by highly trained specialists at affordable rates. Cuba is known for its innovation in medical treatments, with treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, vitiligo, alopecia, retinitis pigmentosa, and psoriasis. In addition, Cuba has developed a lung cancer vaccine.
Cuba is located where the northern Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean meet and is a perfect destination for medical tourism. Cuba has focused on medical tourism for about 40 years. Its advanced medical care, experienced doctors, and low costs make it one of the most popular medical tourism destinations in the world.
Why Cuba?
- It is known for its medical breakthroughs and skilled doctors who speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, and other languages
- It offers access to over 20 medical centers specifically created for international patients
- Most hospitals are ISO 14001 certified, which stands for the international standard for hygiene, safety and environment, and ISO 9001 certified, which ensures quality control
- Cuban medical facilities are equipped with high-tech equipment and intensive care units which allows for very complex operations
- Medical treatments in Cuba are offered at a low cost
- Cuba is conveniently located, with a mild climate and a safe environment.
Medical Advancements
Cuba is recognized for its medical breakthroughs and advanced medical treatments. Some of these include:
- Cuba is one of the world’s most advanced countries in the field of Orthopedic surgeries
- Cuba is well-known for the evaluation and treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Cuba offers effective treatments for hard-to-treat skin conditions such as Vitiligo, Psoriasis, and Alopecia
- Cuba developed HeberProt-P, the most effective treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Cuba is an innovator in the area of cancer research and cancer prevention. Cuba has developed five cancer patent vaccines. Many people are unaware that Cuba developed some of the most effective drugs for the prevention and treatment of cancer including CimaVax and Vaxira (for the treatment of certain types of Lung cancers), Nimotuzumab (for the treatment of certain types of head and neck cancers), and Heberferon for the treatment of certain types of Nevoid Basil-Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
Certified Hospitals
Most of the medical centers available in Cuba are ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified. These are international certifications given to institutions adhering to British Standard Institution (BSI) when it comes to excellence in medical conduct, hygiene, sanitation, and administration. Cuba has over 20 medical centers specifically created for international patients. These include:
Experienced Doctors
Cuban doctors are highly trained, with extensive experience and speak multiple languages. Some of our qualified doctors include:
DR. DANIEL BARRERO O’RELLY
Vice Director of Physical Rehabilitation
Specialty: First-degree specialist in Natural Medicine and Traditional. ISCMH 1994
Languages: Spanish, English, Chinese
Postgraduate courses: Course of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Second University Shanghai Medical 2008. Advanced pedagogy in medical education. Acupuncture surgical analgesia 2018. Ayurvedic Medicine 2019. Ozone Therapy.
DR. LOIDA TORRES PEREZ
Head of the Diagnostic Media Department
Specialty: First Degree specialist in Clinical Laboratory. ISCMH 2002
Languages: Spanish, English
Postgraduate courses: Diploma in Atherosclerosis and its risk factors. Master in research in Atherosclerosis.
Higher Diploma of Promotion of Health, Spain 2010
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DR. ROBERTO CANTERO HERNANDEZ
Head of the Nephrology Service
Specialty: Head of Nephrology Service of the International Centre of Health La Pradera
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese
Postgraduate courses: Clinical exchange courses San Camilo, Spain 2004. Multi-profile Clinic of Angola, 2007-2010. Head of the Provincial Nephrology Group of Havana. Chief of nephrology service of the Clinical-surgical hospital Julio Trigo Lopez.
DR. JESUS BURGUE
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist,
Specialty: Workshop of Reconstruction of ear, Mexico City, year 1992
Postgraduate courses: Ultrasonic liposuction training Fiber Sonics USSTA model 2100. Ford Lauderdale. Florida. USA, year 2003. Training in the handling of CO2 laser resurface in DONIER Corp. Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 2003. Training in Plastic Surgery with Professor Liacyr Ribeiro, Clinic from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2003. Performs 240 annual surgeries.
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Testament of Medical Expertise in Cuba
Source: https://cubaplatform.org/healthcare
