FOR PATIENTS FROM CANADA
Skip the wait list for your new hip or knee.
Surgery with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Francisco del Toro in Puerto Vallarta. One all-inclusive price, no deposit required.
WAIT TIME CHARTHIP OR KNEE
Canada, referral to surgery*48.6 weeks
Puerto Vallarta, whole trip10 to 17 days
All-inclusive priceMXN $260,000
*Median wait from GP referral to orthopaedic surgery, Fraser Institute, 2025.
ROOM 01New hip
Since 2012Orthopedic and trauma surgery specialist
In your languageEnglish, French or Spanish, directly with your surgeon
20 yearsOf experience in orthopedic surgery
Direct flightsFrom many Canadian cities to PVR
Know exactly who is operating on you.
Dr. Francisco del Toro Lomelí reviews your case himself and speaks with you in English, French or Spanish, from your first X-ray to your last follow-up.
Training
Medical Doctor, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Orthopedics and Traumatology, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (2012)
Fellowship in robotic surgery (Mako and ROSA) and joint surgery
Certification
Medical license (cédula) 5307022. Specialist license 7475408
Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
AOTrauma principles and advanced fracture surgery
President of the College of Orthopedists of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Published articles and ongoing training of physicians
How he operatesRobotic-assisted joint surgery with the Mako and ROSA robots. Anterior and anterolateral hip approach. A tissue-sparing technique that separates tissue instead of cutting it, so you start walking early. He also performs spine surgery.
Hospital CMQ RivieraSurgery at Hospital CMQ Riviera. Consultations at the CMQ Riviera Medical Tower, ground floor.
Covered at home is a real advantage. So is time.
Your provincial plan pays for surgery, but in 2025 the median wait from GP referral to orthopaedic surgery was almost a year. If you can’t wait that long, compare your options.
Your optionTypical waitCost to you
Public system
48.6 weeksmedian, referral to orthopaedic surgery
Covered by your provincial plan
Private clinic in Canada
Varies by province
About CAD $26,000-$30,000for a hip, before travel and physio
Dr. Del Toro, Puerto Vallarta
Date set on your video call
MXN $260,000all-inclusive, hip or knee
What your price includes
Before surgery
Evaluation consultations
Joint X-rays for your evaluation
Electrocardiogram and chest X-ray
Pre-surgical lab tests
Pre-op evaluation by an internist
Pre-anesthetic evaluation
Surgery and hospital
Implant: Stryker, Zimmer, Evolutis or Biomed
Hospital stay (3 days)
Fees for the whole medical team
Wound-care supplies
Medication to take home
Recovery
Rehabilitation therapy in hospital, plus 2 sessions after surgery
1 hyperbaric chamber session
Follow-up consultations until your medical discharge
Rehab equipment on loan (ice machine, walker and more)
A printed clinical record of all your care
You book the flight. We handle the rest.
At homeSend your X-raysDr. Del Toro reviews your X-rays, your symptoms and how the joint limits your life.
At homeVideo call and dateScheduled by Dr. Del Toro or his assistant. Get your written price and a date.
Day 1Land at PVRArrive 3 days before surgery. Direct flights from many Canadian cities.
Day 4SurgeryAfter your pre-op evaluation and antibiotic therapy, surgery at Hospital CMQ Riviera.
Days 4 to 6Hospital stay3 days in hospital with rehabilitation therapy. A companion is recommended, but not required.
Back homeFly home with a plan1 to 2 weeks after surgery, with your printed clinical record.
Already spending the winter in Vallarta?
Schedule your surgery during your stay and recover in the place you already call home for the season. Tell us your dates in the form below.
“What if something happens once I’m back home?”
It’s the right question. Here is the answer before you have to ask.
Your surgeon stays your surgeonFollow-up consultations with Dr. Del Toro himself are included until your medical discharge.
Records your family doctor can useYou leave with a printed clinical record of all your care, so your family doctor and physiotherapist can continue it.
What the price does not coverComplications, extra nights in hospital, complementary studies and evaluations by other specialists are not part of the all-inclusive price.
They stopped waiting. Here is how it went.
“Two weeks after the surgery I walked onto the plane, exactly like Dr. del Toro said I would.”
“The day after surgery I was walking with the aid of a walker. Within two weeks I was easily walking with just a cane for security.”
“Dr del toro and his team are rockstars so caring and professional”
“My care at the hospital and my after care were as good if not better than anything I have experienced in Canada.”
Read all 30 reviews on Google“John was walking with no cane or Walker and on no drugs within 5 days of the surgery.”Patrizia Markwart. Alberta. Her husband's double knee replacement. See on Google
“I had a total knee replacement done by Dr. del Toro and I couldn’t be happier! I was up and walking with a walker the day after surgery.”Laura Macadam. Canada. Total knee replacement. See on Google
4.7 on Google30 reviews
Questions Canadians ask us.
Is joint replacement in Mexico safe?Safety comes down to the surgeon and the hospital. You will know both by name before you book, and you can check every credential on this page.
Will I lose my place on the wait list at home?It depends on your province. Ask your surgeon’s office how it works before you book.
Will my provincial plan pay for it?Most provincial plans don’t cover planned surgery abroad without prior approval. Check with yours before you book.
Does travel insurance cover this?Standard travel insurance usually excludes planned surgery. International medical insurance is accepted when your insurer authorizes it in advance.
How long do I stay in Puerto Vallarta?Arrive 3 days before surgery for your evaluation and antibiotic therapy. You spend 3 days in hospital and can fly home 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
Is the price in Canadian dollars?The price is in Mexican pesos: MXN $260,000 for a hip or knee. We show an approximate CAD amount at today's exchange rate. No deposit: you pay in full on the day of surgery.
Find out how soon you could have your new hip or knee.
Dr. Del Toro reviews your case. You get a surgery date and a written all-inclusive price. No deposit, no commitment.
We reply 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-19:00 (Puerto Vallarta time)
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