Urology Checkup in MéridaPrevention, in English.
An annual men’s urology checkup with Dr. Guillermo Cueto Vega — ideal for expats living in Mérida and visitors who want a complete evaluation during their stay.
From age 50 — or 45 with a family history of prostate cancer — an annual urology checkup is recommended even without symptoms.
If you live in Mérida, it is the easiest way to keep up with your prostate health in English. If you are visiting, labs are usually ready in 24 to 48 hours, so it fits a short stay.
When to reach out
Age 50 or older (45 with family history) Close relatives with prostate, kidney or bladder cancer Subtle changes in your urinary stream Getting up at night to urinate Changes in sexual function History of kidney stones or recurrent infections Simply wanting a baseline evaluation
Treatment options
Focused history and physical exam
Urinary symptoms, sexual function and family history, with abdominal, genital and digital rectal exam.
PSA and urinalysis
Basic labs: PSA for early detection of prostate changes and urinalysis for infection, microscopic blood or kidney disease.
Kidney, bladder and prostate ultrasound
A non-invasive, radiation-free study, indicated according to your history, exam or labs.
Uroflowmetry
A simple test that measures the strength and pattern of the urinary stream.
Personalized follow-up plan
The right interval for your next checkup according to your risk profile and findings.
The right option depends on your case. Dr. Cueto recommends a treatment only after reviewing your history and studies.
Cost of your visit
You are seen at Dr. Cueto’s office in the medical tower of Star Médica Mérida, a private high-specialty hospital certified by Mexico’s General Health Council (Consejo de Salubridad General). We tell you the cost of the consultation and of any studies you need before your appointment — no surprises. If you are visiting Mérida, let us know your travel dates so we can fit everything into your stay.
Recovery and follow-up from home
A checkup is a regular office visit: no anesthesia and no special preparation beyond avoiding ejaculation for 48 hours before (so PSA is not altered). Lab results are usually ready in 24 to 48 hours and reviewed with you by WhatsApp or in a short follow-up visit.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should I start?
Generally at 50 without symptoms; at 45 with a father or brother who had prostate cancer, or African ancestry. With symptoms, do not wait.
Is the digital rectal exam necessary?
Yes: it gives information that labs and ultrasound do not. It takes seconds and is uncomfortable but not painful when done properly.
Can I do my checkup during a short visit to Mérida?
Usually yes: lab results come back in 24 to 48 hours. Let us know your travel dates so we can schedule everything within your stay.
Send your case — get your personalized plan
Tell us about your case and share your studies if you have them. You will receive a personalized plan with the recommended treatment, how long to stay in Mérida, and an itemized written quote — before you book anything.
You will talk directly with Dr. Cueto, in English.