At a glance
Core facts about the doctor and the hospital, as provided by the hospital.
1 areaSpecialties: Orthopedics SurgeryArthroscopic SurgeryJoint Replacement SurgerySports Injuries
OrthopedicsCategory
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JCIAccredited hospital · Ensenada US$4,100 from3 priced items
11 staffListed at this hospital
Dr. Heber Avitia, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital Velmar in Ensenada, Mexico, a JCI-accredited center. Lists Orthopedics SurgeryArthroscopic SurgeryJoint Replacement SurgerySports Injuries. The hospital lists prices from US$4,100.
Education
- Medical Degree:Autonomous University of Baja California (2003-2010)Orthopedic Surgery Specialty Residency Program:Autonomous University of Baja California (2012-2016)Joint Surgery/Sports Medicine Fellowship Program:National Autonomous University of Mexico (2016-2017)
Professional Experience
- Dr. Heber has always shown interest since an early age in caring for others. He excelled during medical school and specialized training. He has attended over a dozen national and international conferences, including de renowned AAOS annual meeting and continues to build his resume with several postgraduate programs including:• Arthroscopy and Sports injuries – National Institute of Rehabilitation, Mexico City 2017• Joint replacement, Hip & Knee – National Institute of Rehabilitation, Mexico City 2017• Shoulder Arthroscopic treatment course – Arthrex, Naples, FL. 2025• Knee Arthroscopic treatment course – Smith & nephew, México city 2018• His private practice is located in Velmar Hospital (Ensenada, BC, Mexico), but also performs surgeries in a number of hospitals, both private and public (The General Hospital, Ensenada and The Federal Institution “IMSS”.
Certifications
• American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) International Affiliate, since 2017
• Certified by the National Mexican Council of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeons, 2016
• Member of the Mexican Federation of Orthopaedic and Trauma Colleges, since 2017