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Specialist in Pediatric Neurosurgery

José Arenas Ruiz, MD is a certified specialist in pediatric neurosurgery with an office in Monterrey, Nuevo León. His studies began in this city at the U.A.N.L., where he obtained his medical degree to later complete his first specialty in Neurosurgery at the same university.

In addition, he completed a subspecialty in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez (U.N.A.M.) and training abroad, giving him the accreditation to treat problems related to the brain and spinal cord in patients ranging from their training in the womb (surgery fetal), premature birth, infants, children and young adolescents.

Innovation and technology in pediatric neurosurgery

We seek the health of babies, children and adolescents, for this reason we update ourselves and offer the greatest innovation and technology in pediatric neurosurgery.

  • Microsurgery
  • Neuroendoscopy
  • Neuronavigation
  • Ultrasonic vacuum cleaner
  • Neuromonitoring
  • Intraoperative ultrasound
  • Ultrasonic surgical tools
  • Absorbable plates for bone fixation
Equipo cirujano en quirófano con anestesiólogo

High specialty and certification in pediatric neurosurgery

Cédula Profesional de Neurocirugía Pediátrica Dr. Jose Arenas

Professional Certificate of subspecialty in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Titulo UNAM de subespecialidad de Neurocirugía Pediátrica

Diploma of specialty in Pediatric Neurosurgery issued by the U.N.A.M.

Cédula Profesional de Neurocirugía

Professional Certificate of specialty in Neurosurgery

Diploma de Neurociruía UANL Dr. José Arenas

Certified Diploma as a specialist in Neurosurgery issued by the U.A.N.L.

Certificado de Neurocirugía Pediátrica del Consejo Mexicano

Certificate of specialty in Pediatric Neurosurgery issued by the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery, A.C.

Certificado Cirugía Neurológica por Consejo Mexicano de Neurología

Certificate of specialty in Neurological Surgery issued by the Mexican Council of Neurological Surgery, A.C.

Certificado Internacional Society Pediatric Neurosurgery

Certified as an active member by the International Society Pediatric Neurosurgery

Children are not just little adults! What advantages does a Pediatric Neurosurgeon have?

Experience

The problems seen by pediatric neurosurgeons are often very different from those seen by general or adult neurosurgeons.

Children's understanding

Children can't always tell what's bothering them and can't always tell the doctor about their symptoms correctly.

Children's techniques

Children do not always have the patience to collaborate in medical exams, this specialist is trained in making children feel comfortable.

Maximum Specialization

2 additional years of special training in pediatric diseases related to neurosurgical diseases, in addition to the 5 or more years of training in neurological surgery and the 6 years of medical school and surgical internship.

Knowledge

You can be certain that a pediatric neurosurgeon will have the widest range of possible treatments for an infant or child due to their high degree of specialization and experience.

Special tools

Pediatric neurosurgeons use equipment and techniques specially designed for children, improving the chances of treatment success and reducing surgical and recovery times.

Unique spaces

It has offices or spaces designed for babies and children, so that they can relax and have less tension or fear during the consultation or check-up.

Full accompaniment

Pediatric neurosurgeons have a special and long-standing relationship with children with nervous system problems, as they often require close and continuous follow-up throughout childhood and adolescence.

What are the conditions that a Pediatric Neurosurgeon treats?

Padecimientos Cerebrales

Surgical treatments for tumors, hemorrhages, heart attacks and degenerative problems in children such as craniosynostosis or hydrocephalus.

Padecimientos del Sistema Nervioso

Treats degenerative disorders, tumors, vascular problems, displacement of vertebrae, fractures, among others.

Research in the field of Pediatric Neurosurgery of Dr. José Arenas

Articulo Spontaneous regression thrombosed cerebral arteriovenous malformation

Spontaneous regression of a thrombosed cerebral arteriovenous malformation in a patient with a prothrombotic state associated with multiple myeloma: A case report and literature review

Articulo Hypothalamic Hamartomas

Hypothalamic Hamartomas: a review

Articulo Endoscopic ventriculo cisterno ventricular

Endoscopic ventriculo-cisterno-ventricular approach in the treatment of bilateral trapped temporal horn related to fungal infection in a child: case report and review of the literature

Articulo Single sagittal craniosynostosis surgical treatment

Single sagittal craniosynostosis surgical treatment with the “Peau d́ours” technique. Single-center experience in Mexico

Articulo Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis

Case Report: Cerebral Phaeohyphomycosis Due to Chaetomium strumarium in a Child with Visceral Heterotaxy Syndrome

Artículo Subaortic left brachiocephalic vein and real-time ultrasound-guided puncture

Subaortic left brachiocephalic vein and real-time ultrasound-guided puncture

Pediatric diseases and neurosurgeries

Learn about the childhood ailments and neurosurgeries in which care is provided in consultation.