MEDICENTER is a clinic specialized in attending patients with hematological (blood) and oncological (cancer) diseases. Medicenter is the only Stem Cell Transplant clinic in Guatemala.
Stem Cells can be obtained through three different sources:
1. Bone marrow
2. Umbilical cord blood
3. Peripheral blood
Stem Cells have the ability to transform in different cell types and contribute to tissues repair and recovery.
Diseases that can be treated through Stem Cell Transplants:
- Cancer: Leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and solid tumors.
- Hematology: Congenital anemias.
- Nervous system: Cerebral palsy, medullary lesions, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, Parkinson and Alzheimer.
- Cardiology: Ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies and congestive cardiac insufficiency.
- Diabetes: Diabetic foot ulcers treatment.
- Organs insufficiency repair: Kidney and liver.
- Anti-age treatments..
Indications rising every day and data being gathered around the world, confirm remarkable improvement and prolongation in people’s life, which in different circumstances would be destined to suffer.
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How can I begin the process to be treated at Medicenter?
At Medicenter we treat local and foreign patients. Since we know each of these patients have different needs, we offer specific solutions.
Local Patients
1) Enter Local Patients section and fill out the online form.
2) We will analyze your information and contact you to set an appointment.
3) You can advance in having the following tests done:
- Complete blood count (hemogram).
- Peripheral blood test.
- Creatinine.
- Serum Blood Glucose.
- TGO-TGP
- Lactate dehydrogenase.
- Calcium and Phosphorus.
- Alkaline Phosphatase.
- Uric Acid.
- Thorax radiography.
- EKG.
- Blood Group Test and RH.
- Serology: A, B, C Hepatitis viruses; HIV; CMV.
Foreign Patients
We know your interest in gathering information about stem cell treatment, prices and required stay in Guatemala. In order to send you a quote and all necessary information, Dr Sánchez needs to know more about you. Please, follow the next steps:
1) Enter Foreign Patients section and fill out the online form.
2) Send the following test results:
- Complete blood count (hemogram).
- Peripheral blood test.
- Creatinine.
- Serum Blood Glucose.
- TGO-TGP
- Lactate dehydrogenase.
- Calcium and Phosphorus.
- Alkaline Phosphatase.
- Uric Acid.
- Thorax radiography.
- EKG.
- Blood Group Test and RH.
- Serology: A, B, C Hepatitis viruses; HIV; CMV.
3) As soon as you send the online form and test results, we will send you a quote which will include all medial expenses.
4) If you need to speak with Dr Byron Sánchez, we could schedule a call conference between you and him, so you can solve any doubts you may have.
5) If you need hotel reservation, ground transportation in Guatemala city, a private assistant, cellular rental or any other service that may help you while staying in Guatemala city, we could send you a quote including all medical expenses.
6) If you are a U.S. or Canadian resident, we can offer you financial solutions for your treatment. More information about financing solutions at: Financing Section
7) If you decide to travel to Guatemala city, we will schedule an appointment and coordinate every service you hire.
8) We will let you know about the process to make direct payment or through financing.
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