Oscar Cervantes, MD. Retina Specialist

Dr. Oscar Cervantes is a renowned Ophthalmologist and retina specialist, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating diseases of the vitreous body of the eye, the retina, and the macula. Dr. Cervantes began his Medical studies by fulfilling his education and training at one Mexico’s leading medical schools: the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. In addition, after graduating from medical school, he became an Ophthalmology specialist by completing the corresponding training at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Subsequently, he fulfilled the advanced studies required to achieve the designation of subspecialist in Retina (Retina Specialist) at Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.

Moreover, continuing his education, Dr. Cervantes completed a series of fellowships and training courses. These fellowships focused on the most up-to-date techniques related to the treatment of complex eye diseases and retina surgery. Some of the most common procedures performed by our Retina Specialist in Puerto Vallarta are:

• Cataract surgery (Phacoemulsification surgery)
• Intraocular Lens Implant
• Retinal surgery in diabetic patients
• Retinal detachment surgery
• Laser surgery to treat retinal tears and detachments
• Intravitreal injections
• Vitrectomy surgery

What does a retina specialist do?

Retina specialists diagnose and treat retinal disease using high-tech equipment and advanced testing. Likewise, according to The American Society of Retina Specialists, retina specialists treat conditions ranging from age-related macular degeneration and retinal detachment to cancers of the eye. They also treat patients who have experienced severe eye trauma as well as children and adults with hereditary eye disease.

It is worth mentioning that Dr. Oscar Cervantes has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology. Due to this fact, he has achieved national recognition, being designated as national coordinator of the Retinal Surgery Program of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS). Leading this outstanding program, he has performed thousands of successful surgeries for people in financial need. 

Schedule your appointment with our Retina Specialist in Puerto Vallarta! Dr. Cervantes treats his patients at our Physician Building next to our Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit. Call 329 298 0717 to make an appointment with our Ophthalmologist and Retina specialist in Puerto Vallarta.