15 replies to this topic

[evetoo]

Does anyone have any experience with a spine doctor at Lakeside or Guad.
I need a reference for a good doctor for my back and leg pain.
thanks....

[RVGRINGO]

It sounds like you may need a neurologist. See your GP for a recommendation to one in Guadalajara.

[Floradude]

I would start with an Orthopedic MD

[traderspoc]

try a chiropractor , they specialize in the spine, with non invasive methods

[RVGRINGO]

CAUTION! If there is back pain and leg pain, this may be a pinched nerve requiring the attention of a neurologist and/or orthopedist. Surgery may be indicated. A chiropractor could be dangerous; very dangerous.

[evetoo]

I've been to a neurologist and a chiropractor with no relief. I guess my next step is an orthopedist
or spine specialist. I know down there at lakeside I'd have to get a referral from a GP or internist.
Thanks for the input.

[budman123]

Dr. Donald Dittmar.....spine spec...office close to Del Carmeen in Guad....Terrific dr.

[don pedro]

i have had spine and leg problems for many years because i do sports-still do.go to maskaras clinic and make an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon. you don't need to go through a gp first like nob.
he is not invassive if it ain't neccessary. about 2 years ago i went to him because i had a partially torn achilles tendon and asked him if he could give me cortison shots. he told me that would only help the pain, not the healing. so 6 weeks later i was playing v-ball again sorta. didn't have physio either. just walked every day slowly.

[RVGRINGO]

Pedro is referring to Dr. Gonzales, who comes to Maskaras Clinic on Fridays from his offices in Guadalajara. He speaks excellent English and is a very capable orthopedic surgeon who has helped many at Lakeside. You can call Maskaras to make an appointment to see him there, or you can go to his Guadalajara offices across the street from the main entrance to Hospital Angeles del Carmen.

[privado]

Dr. Donald Dittmar.....spine spec...office close to Del Carmeen in Guad....Terrific dr.

I spent 2 hours yesterday with Dr. Michael Dittmar-Johnson--- one of the nicest and caring doctors I have met in 20 years- He has 2 offices - Office in Hospital Puerto del Hierro Mon- Wed- Fri and other across from Hospital Del Carmen-Tues -Thurs 3813-3026 or 3813-3038
Fees for Full Exam and Xrays- $1200.00 MN
Puerto del Hierro- has 1st rate facities- gorgeous offices and hospital -as well as underground PARKING-

[Kokie1]

Does anyone have any experience with a spine doctor at Lakeside or Guad.
I need a reference for a good doctor for my back and leg pain.
thanks....

Dr. Antonio Cueva, orthopedic surgeon in Guadalajara is one of the best! He goes to Houston very often to learn new procedures. My husband and I have had a total of 3 surgeries with him, all successful! He will not perform surgery unless there is an alternative method.

[boomergirl2008]

I seem to remember someone mentioning a Dr Dittmar, spine doctor, who works out of the medical building across from Tabarka restaurant on the west side of Ajijic.

[lakeheron]

The clinic is no longer across from Tabarka. It is now called Integrity Clinic and is located behind the Pemex on the libramiento by the car wash. Dr. Dittmar no longer comes to Lakeside. However, I second him as he is trained both as a neurologist and orthopedist of the spine. That is where I would go if it were me.

[carib]

Dr. Dittmar is responsible for my husband good health. He did surgery on my husband back 6 years ago when he was one step from a wheelchair. Great doctor and great human being.
Tel 333-720-2895
Off. Tarrasco 333848-5404
Tell him that Edwin and Vicky Oliver sent you.
You won't be sorry to see him.
Good Luck

[Fox]

I see that the original post was in 2009, but I still stand by Dr. Dittmar.

I recommend Dr. Dittmar. I went to him for a second opinion, found out the first Dr. I went to was reading my MRI incorrectly.


Fox