Almater Hospital: Modern Technology Meets Compassionate Care

Almater Hospital Overview
Almater Hospital is a 48-bed medical institution in Northern Mexico dedicated to providing leadership in medical technologies, management and surgical treatment protocols and developments offering the best in medical solutions and quality of care for patients.

Founded in the late 1980s, Almater Hospital has continued to expand to meet growing community and patient needs, servicing not only Mexico, but international medical patients arriving for various surgeries and specialized laparoscopic procedures.

With four surgical suites, high-tech and state-of-the-art medical equipment and technologies, Almater Hospital has remained at the forefront of new surgical techniques and methodologies, as well as other medical specialties including cardiac, orthopedic and pediatric care. The facility also offers a hemodynamic surgical room specifically designed for cardiac surgery and catheterizations.

Almater Hospital is equipped with the latest in digital radiology, TAC (tomography axial computerization) and CAT scan technologies, a fully functional and staffed ER and a 24-hour Pharmacy.

Rooms at Almater Hospital are private, with nursing stations within close proximity. Staff at Almater are trained and accredited in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and continually undergo medical training updates, seminars and courses to maintain certification.

Treatment Approaches at Almater
Almater Hospital is dedicated to excellence in providing high quality and comprehensive medical services. Medical solutions for patients are broad and offer optimal growth and development and capacity to treat patients with educated, experienced and professional care.

Operating rooms at Almater utilize non-invasive equipment for surgical procedures in a variety of medical care and surgical procedures. Some of the most popular include:

• General surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Cosmetic surgery – breast augmentation and reduction, tummy tucks, liposuction, and cosmetic procedures on the face, eyes, and neck
• Gynecological and obstetric surgery
• Orthopedic surgeries
• Cardiac surgeries including bypass, valve replacement and pacemakers
• Urology – prostate, bladder, and kidney procedures
• Neurosurgery – spinal and brain surgeries
• Cardiac care – cardiac catheterization, coronary bypass, and peripheral artery disease

Almater Hospital Programs
In addition to providing basic hospitalization, emergency and pharmacy care, Almater Hospital offers programs including:

• Corporate Health
• Thoracic pain clinic
• Hemodynamic technologies (blood bank services)
• Video endoscopy systems

Patients at Almater also enjoy comprehensive services that include Telemetry, assisted and controlled Ventilation Therapy, non-invasive monitoring, Inhalation Therapy or hemodialysis if required. The hospital facility also offers an 8-bed ICU (Intensive Care Unit), two Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Stations and parenteral nutrition (such as IV feeding) capabilities.

The facility also provides an Intermediate Therapy as well as an Isolated Patient area for optimal treatment and safety of patient, staff and visitors to the hospital.

Where to Find It
Located in Mexicali, Baja California, Almater Hospital is just minutes south of the U.S/Mexico border at Calexico, California. Travelers may take cross Cristóbal Colón at the border and venture one block south to Madero Street. The hospital is located between Calle B and C.