About me

My work goes beyond removing a tumor.

I walk with my patients through one of the most challenging processes of their lives — with personalized, clear and deeply human care.

Dr. Christian Hernández Mena, surgical oncologist
Dr. Christian Hernández Mena

A surgical oncologist with more than 15 years treating complex cancers.

I am Christian Hernández Mena, a surgical oncologist focused on the surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, head, neck, skin and breast cancer. My deepest experience is in tumor surgery of these regions, where precision and planning make the difference.

I deeply believe in medicine that not only treats the disease but walks with the person. Every patient who comes to my practice receives personalized, clear and human care. I know facing surgery can be frightening — my purpose is that you never face it alone.

+15
years of experience
500+
satisfied patients
5.0★
463 reviews on Huli
Mi enfoque

Three pillars for every patient.

01

Listen carefully

Every patient deserves time to be understood. I make sure you understand your diagnosis, your options and your risks before any procedure.

02

Operate with precision

I work with state-of-the-art technology —intraoperative neuromonitoring and radioguided surgery— for greater safety and better surgical outcomes.

03

Support with empathy

I am present not only in the operating room, but through the emotional process you go through. Surgery is trust, respect and presence.

Training & credentials

Trained at the world's most demanding cancer centers.

Training on three continents and academic leadership in Costa Rica.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York · USA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Global Online Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology — a world-reference cancer center.
Oct 2015 — 2016
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Barcelona · Spain
Hospital Clínic · Barcelona
Clinical stay in reconstructive surgery of the head, neck and breast.
Oct 2012 — Mar 2013
Barceloneta, Barcelona
Barcelona · Spain
Hospital del Mar · Barcelona
Rotation in Endocrine Surgery.
Mar 2013
Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires · Argentina
Instituto Ángel H. Roffo
Fellow in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology — UBA.
Sep 2011 — Sep 2012
Puente de la Mujer, Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires · Argentina
Instituto Alexander Fleming
Rotation in the Skin Cancer Unit.
Feb — Mar 2012
Historic building, Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona · Spain
Universitat de Barcelona
Diploma in Breast Pathology (Senology).
Nov 2010 — Sep 2011
Universidad de Costa Rica
San José · Costa Rica
Universidad de Costa Rica
Specialty in Surgical Oncology and General Surgery.
2004 — 2010
Vice President of the Costa Rican Association of Head & Neck Oncology · Faculty at the UCR School of Medicine and Surgical Oncology Postgraduate Program.

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