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Nuclear medicine diagnostic services information and locations in Mexico
Diagnostic services in nuclear medicine help doctors understand how your organs and tissues are working at a cellular and molecular level, often before symptoms appear. This means earlier detection of disease, more accurate diagnoses, and a clearer path toward the right treatment, helping you avoid unnecessary procedures.
These advanced studies use a safe radioactive tracer that is either injected into a vein or taken orally. The tracer is designed to travel directly to the organ or tissue being evaluated, allowing specialists to capture highly detailed images using precision nuclear medicine imaging. This technology can reveal abnormal activity early, sometimes even before traditional imaging methods detect a problem.
For patients considering traveling for medical care due to long wait times or high healthcare costs, Mexico can be a trusted option for nuclear medicine services. The country offers access to advanced diagnostic technology, experienced specialists, and timely appointments, allowing patients to receive accurate results without long delays.
For patients considering traveling for medical care due to long wait times or high healthcare costs, Mexico can be a trusted option for nuclear medicine services. The country offers access to advanced diagnostic technology, experienced specialists, and timely appointments, allowing patients to receive accurate results without long delays.
What can be diagnosed with nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine helps detect disease early and evaluate how advanced a condition may be, giving doctors valuable information to guide the right treatment plan.
Cancer diagnosis and follow-up
In oncology, nuclear medicine helps doctors detect and locate tumors, determine whether cancer has spread to other organs (metastasis), and evaluate how well treatments like chemotherapy are working.
Heart function
In cardiology, these studies show how blood flows to the heart muscle and help assess the extent of damage after a heart attack.
Brain function
In neurology and neurosurgery, nuclear medicine helps identify areas of reduced blood flow or damage after a stroke. It is also used to diagnose conditions such as dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, brain tumors, and to confirm brain death when needed.
Thyroid disorders
Nuclear medicine provides detailed information about both the structure and function of the thyroid gland. It can help diagnose overactive or underactive thyroid conditions, monitor treatment effectiveness, assess thyroid nodules for cancer risk, and determine whether thyroid cancer has spread to other areas of the body.
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Benefits
Minimally invasive
Personalized attention
Early detection of diseases
Precise and accurate diagnosis
Personalized attention
Early detection of diseases
Precise and accurate diagnosis
Diagnostic services
Procedure:
3 - 5 hrs.
Hospital stay: -
Cleared to fly: 2 - 5 days
Hospital stay: -
Cleared to fly: 2 - 5 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled face-to-face with any specialist following the procedure. Patients are clear for flying the same day from the imagining study.
Note: Confirm with the laboratory business hours and pre-study preparation. See with the specialist what follow-up you need to take with a primary care physician, or specialist in your home city.
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Locations
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Hermosillo, Son.
Dr. Danny R. Mena
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Diagnostic services frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and learn what to expect from nuclear medicine diagnostic services.
Are diagnostic services in nuclear medicine safe?
Yes. The amount of radioactive material used in these studies is very small, safe, and strictly regulated by international standards.
Do I need special preparation before the study?
Most studies do not require special preparation. However, some may require fasting or temporarily stopping certain medications. Your nuclear medicine physician will provide specific instructions if needed.
Can I travel to Mexico for nuclear medicine diagnostic services?
Yes. Many patients from the U.S. and Canada travel to Mexico for nuclear medicine studies due to shorter wait times, affordable costs, and close proximity.
How long does it take to receive the results?
Results are usually available within a few days. Your nuclear medicine physician can send your results via email. If needed, you may also schedule an online consultation to review the results and address any questions.
Can I share my results with my primary care physician back home?
Yes. Your results can be easily shared with your primary care physician or specialist to ensure proper follow-up care once you return home.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.