Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery SpecialistAbout | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Dr. Oscar Morales is a renowned spine surgery specialist who works in our CMQ Hospitals in Puerto Vallarta. He completed his medical training at the University of Guadalajara, one of the most prestigious institutions in the country, obtaining his medical degree at the CUCS medical school. Subsequently, he continued his academic studies with a specialty in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco. Later on, he continued with his passion for surgery and completed a high specialty in Spine Surgery endorsed by the UNAM.
His constant search for knowledge has kept him up-to-date with the latest techniques and progress in the field of spine surgery. Moreover, some of the training courses he has taken in the last years include:
- Training in minimally invasive spine surgery, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2023.
- Training at CLEMI, Latin American Center for Minimally Invasive Research and Training, 2023.
- Refresher training in minimally invasive spine surgery, Prima Vista Center, Germany, 2022.
- Training in spine surgery, Ulm, Germany, 2022.
Experience of Oscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Ortopedics
Over several years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Morales has fine-tuned his minimally invasive surgical skills and multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of spine problems. His experience includes the management of a wide range of conditions, from herniated discs to scoliosis and traumatic spinal injuries. Among his most common surgical procedures are:
- Traditional spine surgery
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Endoscopic spine surgery
Make an appointment with our specialist! Dr. Oscar Morales sees patients at Hospital CMQ Premiere on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Call 322 226 6500 ext. 320 to schedule an appointment.
Locations | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Our Locations
CT Scan and Open MRI Studies, ICU, Urgent care center open 24/7, and Walk-in clinic.
Studies | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Education: Medical Degree as Surgeon and Obstetrician, Universidad de Guadalajara, 2008-2011.
Social Work: Rural Health Center, Barra de Navidad, 2012.
Specialty: Traumatology and Orthopedics, Universidad Juarez Autonoma de Tabasco, 2015-2018.
High Specialty: Spine Surgery, Hospital General La Villa, UNAM, 2018-2021.
Certifications | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Certified by the Mexican College of Orthopedics and Traumatology.
An active member of FEMECOT, AMCICO, and AO Spine.
Training in minimally invasive spine surgery, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, 2023.
Trained at CLEMI, Latin American Center for Minimally Invasive Research and Training, 2023.
Refresher training in spine surgery with minimally invasive technique, Prima Vista Center, Germany, 2022.
Training in spine surgery, Ulm, Germany, 2022.
Articles and publications | Óscar Morales, MD. Traumatology and Orthopedics
Article: “Hands-free technique for placement of thoracolumbar screws in patients with vertebral osteotomy”, Orthotips Magazine of the Mexican Federation of Orthopedic and Traumatology, 2022.