Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis
Led by Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis, MD, Universidad La Salle (1998); Orthopedic Surgery, UNAM (2004); Pediatric Orthopedics, UNAM (2006); Orden al Mérito SLAOT (Latin American Society of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology); member, Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia y Traumatología and AAOS. Orthopedic Surgeon & Traumatologist, Pediatric Orthopedist (UNAM); Titular Professor of High Specialty in Pediatric Orthopedics & Traumatology, Universidad La Salle @ Star Médica HIP; Orden al Mérito FLAOT/SLAOT
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About Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis
Alfonso Meza Vernis, Orthopedic Surgeon & Traumatologist and Pediatric Orthopedist (UNAM), practises at Star Médica Infantil Privado (HIP) in Benito Juárez and at Hospital Español in Miguel Hidalgo, both in Mexico City. He is Titular Professor of High Specialty in Pediatric Orthopedics & Traumatology for Universidad La Salle at Star Médica HIP. His profile lists limb-lengthening surgery and bone transport with external fixators, within a paediatric and reconstructive practice covering osteogenesis imperfecta, hip dysplasia and hemimelia. No specific lengthening method is on record.
The public record is limited: this is an individual surgeon without a dedicated clinic website, listed from doctor directories. Cosmetic height surgery is not his orientation. He is not confirmed in an LLRS, ASAMI or SICOT registry; the FLAOT/SLAOT honour on record is a general orthopaedic award. No email, WhatsApp, procedure price or Google rating is published. No international-patient service is listed.
Individual surgeon, not a branded lengthening clinic — no dedicated clinic website. Confirmed CURRENT: active La Salle postgraduate teaching faculty at Star Médica HIP (verified on starmedica.com official event page). Cross-checked across 5+ independent sources: Doctoralia, TocDoc, BuscaDoctorMexico, Doctoranytime, MiMedicoManik, Supercolegas, LinkedIn (Universidad La Salle), Instagram @ortopedistapediatra1, Facebook. Two hospital locations (Star Médica HIP, Benito Juárez; Hospital Español, Miguel Hidalgo). No email or WhatsApp published — not guessed. Procedure pricing not published; MXN figures are consultation fees only. verified:false — not confirmed in an LLRS/ASAMI/SICOT registry; FLAOT/SLAOT honor is a general Latin-American ortho federation award, not a limb-lengthening authority. No verified surgeon photo — omitted. No marketing-front or retired-name red flags. | individual surgeon, no standalone site — directory-based | Added 2026-07-11 via company-research (gap-country pass); codex web-search cross-checked.
Why we listed this clinic
Sub-specializes in congenital pathology, reconstruction and limb lengthening; profile explicitly lists 'cirugía de alargamiento de miembros' and 'transportes óseos con fijador'. Pediatric/reconstructive orientation (osteogenesis imperfecta, DDH, hemimelia, PEVAC) rather than cosmetic height surgery.
Surgeons
- Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis, MD, Universidad La Salle (1998); Orthopedic Surgery, UNAM (2004); Pediatric Orthopedics, UNAM (2006); Orden al Mérito SLAOT (Latin American Society of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology); member, Colegio Mexicano de Ortopedia y Traumatología and AAOSOrthopedic Surgeon & Traumatologist, Pediatric Orthopedist (UNAM); Titular Professor of High Specialty in Pediatric Orthopedics & Traumatology, Universidad La Salle @ Star Médica HIP; Orden al Mérito FLAOT/SLAOTView profile →
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Accreditations
- ●Practices at Hospital Español de México and Star Médica Infantil Privado (HIP)
- ●Universidad La Salle high-specialty teaching faculty (postgraduate in Pediatric Orthopedics & Traumatology, confirmed on starmedica.com)
- ●Orden al Mérito FLAOT/SLAOT; Corresponding Member, Venezuelan Society of Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery
Common questions about Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis?
Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Mexico clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis offer?
Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis has not publicly listed which lengthening device it uses. Ask directly — the device (internal nail vs external frame) changes cost, recovery and risk profile.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. The clinic has not published which device it uses, and the recovery curve depends on it — internal nails and external frames differ materially.
Does Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis treat international patients?
Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis verified for this directory?
Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis is listed at Tier 3 — limited public data was available when we listed it. We hold 7 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis and where are operations performed?
Dr. Alfonso Meza Vernis is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Hospital affiliation on record: Star Médica Infantil Privado (HIP), Nueva York #7, Col. Nápoles, Mexico City; also Hospital Español de México, Hospital Ángeles Roma, Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 3 — limited data
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Star Médica Infantil Privado (HIP), Nueva York #7, Col. Nápoles, Mexico City; also Hospital Español de México, Hospital Ángeles Roma, Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal
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