Virtual consultation
A first evaluation from Texas, before you decide to travel.
Dr. Juan Antonio Acuña
Christus Muguerza · Obispado, Monterrey, Mexico
HoLEP in Monterrey for Texas patients, a short drive from Laredo.
Start with a virtual consultation from Texas, travel to Monterrey only when needed, and get bilingual care with WhatsApp follow-up once you are back home.
Prof. license 4210936 · Specialty license 6675269 · CMU cert. 2479-25U
Response within 24 hours · Monday–Sunday, 8am–8pm
★★★★★Texas · Google
“My nephew visited Dr. Acuña from San Antonio, Texas for a consultation. Dr. Acuña was exceptional in his knowledge, honesty and communication skills. He was up front and direct about diagnosis and options. He gave us a thorough evaluation and a clear plan of action. My nephew and I are grateful for the quality care we received.”
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“My grandad was treated here and he is doing fantastic. 5 stars from Dallas Texas.”
Step by step
Medical tourism in Monterrey for prostate care
Medical tourism in Monterrey for prostate surgery works best when the trip is planned around a clear diagnosis:
Send your tests
PSA and kidney and bladder ultrasound; response within 24 hours on WhatsApp.
Travel and surgery
Usually you travel for the surgery or an in-person exam.
Short hospital stay
With HoLEP, catheter out in 24 hours and discharge at about 2 days.
Follow-up from Texas
Questions answered directly by WhatsApp after you return.
“He spoke to me in English and Spanish.” — Bruce Johnson, Houston, Texas
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Laredo to Monterrey
Laredo to Monterrey for prostate surgery: planning your trip
Driving from Laredo to Monterrey for prostate surgery takes about 2 h 45 min plus the border crossing; from McAllen it is around 3 hours. If you were searching for HoLEP near Laredo, HoLEP near McAllen or prostate surgery near Brownsville, Monterrey is within a few hours’ drive.
From farther away, Houston and Dallas have direct flights to Monterrey, and San Antonio and Austin are a long but straightforward drive through Laredo. Patients searching “HoLEP San Antonio Mexico” often combine a virtual consultation first with a single trip for surgery. Dr. Acuña has treated patients from San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Port Arthur.
The process starts remotely: you share your symptoms and tests on WhatsApp, have a virtual consultation in English or Spanish, and only travel when it is necessary — usually for surgery or an in-person exam. With HoLEP, in Dr. Acuña’s practice, the catheter is removed in 24 hours and discharge is at about 2 days.
How long after prostate surgery can you travel? It depends on your recovery: after discharge, Dr. Acuña tells you when it is safe to make the trip home, and follow-up continues by WhatsApp from Texas.
Your consultation in Monterrey takes place at Christus Muguerza Alta Especialidad, Hidalgo 2521, Suite 409, in the Obispado area, Monday through Sunday, 8am–8pm. Bring a valid passport or travel ID, your recent tests, and your insurance details if you have international coverage.
Read about HoLEP in Mexico or see the HoLEP cost in Mexico before planning your trip.
Distances
How far is Monterrey from Texas?
Approximate road distance and drive time to Monterrey:
| City | Distance | Drive time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TX | ~235 km (145 mi) | ~2 h 45 min | Plus border crossing |
| McAllen, TX | ~230 km (145 mi) | ~3 h | Plus border crossing |
| Brownsville, TX | ~335 km (210 mi) | ~4 h | Plus border crossing |
| San Antonio, TX | ~475 km (295 mi) | ~5 h 15 min | Via Laredo |
| Austin, TX | ~600 km (375 mi) | ~6 h 15 min | Via Laredo |
| Houston, TX | ~740 km (460 mi) | ~7 h 30 min | Direct flights available |
| Dallas, TX | ~925 km (575 mi) | ~9 h | Direct flights available |
Approximate distances and times; border wait times vary. Check current flight schedules with airlines.
01How far is Monterrey from Laredo?
About 235 km (145 miles), roughly 2 h 45 min by car plus the border crossing.
02Is there HoLEP near McAllen or Brownsville?
Monterrey is about 3 hours from McAllen and about 4 hours from Brownsville by road, plus the border crossing.
03Can I fly from Houston or Dallas?
Yes, both cities have direct flights to Monterrey. Check current schedules with the airlines.
04How long after prostate surgery can you travel?
It depends on your recovery. With HoLEP, discharge is at about 2 days in Dr. Acuña’s practice; he tells you when it is safe to travel home.
05Do I need a virtual consultation first?
It is the recommended first step: you share your tests on WhatsApp and have a virtual consultation before deciding to travel.
06Do you see patients from San Antonio or Houston?
Yes. Dr. Acuña has treated patients from San Antonio, Houston, Dallas and Port Arthur.
Next step
HoLEP in Monterrey for Texas patients, a short drive from Laredo.
Texas patients: HoLEP and prostate surgery in Monterrey, about 3 hours from Laredo and McAllen. Virtual consult first, bilingual care. WhatsApp +52 81 3402 5427.