Dr. Omar D. Gonzalez

Slow down the Calendar!
 Using the latest medical cellular research from Switzerland and France combined with ancient Chinese acupuncture, it can be done!

Regain a vibrant lifestyle.
 You can see the results within days and enjoy them for years and years to come..





Frequently Asked Questions
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  • What are the characteristics of stem cells
Click here   for a short video explaining stem cell characteristics.
  • Why do you use placenta cells as opposed to cord blood?
There is no need for matching the patient according to the blood type and also there are more mesenquimal stem cells in the placenta then the cord blood (10 times more)
  • Are the cells pure and free of disease?
Certainly. The tissue is tested extensively and is confirmed to be sterile. We use a certified laboratory to perform testing above and beyond what the law requires as with the Good Tissue Manufacturing (GTM) These tests include HIV in three modalities; Hepatitis B and C; Toxoplasmosis; Citomegalovirus; Sifilis; Rubeola.

  • How many cells will you be injecting?
Billions of cells will be implanted in different areas according to the patient's condition and will be decided at the moment of the consultation.

  • Where do you get your cells from?
The cells are extracted from Human Placenta after the full term birth of a healthy baby through a Cesarean operation.   This ensures that the tissue is not contaminated in the birth canal.
  • How soon can the treatment be done?
Usually about 4 weeks after the decision is made.
  • How long does it take to complete the treatment?
One appointment is necessary but you are welcome to extend your visit for acupuncture and other techniques.

  • How often is this treatment needed?
It depends of the condition. For anti-aging you can do it between six months to a year.  For more severe conditions, every six months is ideal.
  • Is more than one treatment needed and how long does it take before there's a noticeable improvement?
 
It depends on the severity of the condition but usually the patient starts to notice a difference the first night. The kidney function is the first area of impact. Then the patient sleeps better or more the first week,  that might be thought of as fatigue but it has to do with being more relaxed.

The skin color improves within a few days, the energy starts to improve after a week, the drive to do things, the stamina, the interest in life, per se, increases day by day as the weeks go by.  In degenerative processes the demand for recuperation is very important since most of the improvement is going to come out of the patient intentionally creating the space for growth.

  • Are medical records needed such as MRI, or a CAT Scan?
Yes, please send your records to:
Dr Omar Gonzalez
1308 S Dogwood St.
Pharr, TX 78577
The more resources we have to validate the improvements derived from this therapy, the better.  If a condition can be measured before and after that is great.
  • Is there any other kind of preparation needed?
No preparation is needed.

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  • Why some people might be disappointed of the therapy?
It all depends on the expectations you have.  Some people think of a stem cell therapy as a panacea that is going to miraculously cure everything and that is simply not right.

The idea of this treatment is to slow down the aging process in our body. As you know, everybody has according to his or her genetic load, different ways of aging according to a weaker organ. For some people it is the eyes (macular degeneration), for some it is the brain cortex (dementia) or other parts of the brain (Parkinson’s). Some people the joints (arthritis); others the immune system is defective (autoimmune conditions); sometimes it is an organ like the heart, kidneys or the liver that is aging due to a particular or added condition that speeds up the aging process like diabetes, smoking or alcohol abuse.

Now, why do I say this treatment slows down the aging process? Because the procedure involves making it possible for the body to have available stem cells, growth factors, immune system modulators and hormones the same way you had when you where a lot younger.

So, when you understand the nature of the therapy, you know what to expect and from that I can tell you from many years of experience that most people are satisfied with the outcome of the treatment.  The other issue I’d like to address is that in my clinic we often see very difficult and sometimes hopeless conditions that are challenging and when you see them face to face is hard to reject. One of my missions in life is to bring hope where there isn’t any and more then once the treatment has surpassed my own expectations so I decided not to be in between my limited knowledge and the patient chance for a possible benefit.
  • What is the cost of the treatment?
That is discussed with each patient and depends on the protocol used.
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  • What are the passport requirements?
Passport Requirements

General Passport Information

Traveling abroad? New passport requirements are now in effect. You will NOT need a passport to cross the border into Nuevo Progreso by land until the summer of 2008. Get the latest information on your passport, visa, and health requirements—which can vary by travel mode—well in advance of your trip.

  • Air travel: Passports are now required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from any international destination via air, with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.


  • Land and sea travel: From January 31, 2008 to summer 2008, U.S. citizens traveling to or from the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico via land or sea ports must present a government-issued photo ID in addition to proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. (A voter’s registration card and social security card are not considered to be proof of citizenship.) Children under the age of 16 do not require a government-issued photo ID.


  • Summer 2008 rules: Beginning as early as summer 2008, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from the United States via land, sea, and air—regardless of destination.
United States citizens can visit the State Department’s web site http://travel.state.gov, or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center: (877) 4USA-PPT. Please allow at minimum 6–8 weeks for processing of the passport application. If you need to travel urgently and require a passport sooner, expedited processing is available.

For information, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/passport/about/npic/npic_898.html

To find out more information about how to obtain a passport, please visit:http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

To find foreign country entry requirements, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html.

To find U.S. entry requirements for non-citizens, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.
  • Accommodations and transportation?
The ground transportation is handled for an affordable fee and it can cover all the transportation starting from picking you up at the airport and trips to the hotel and my office in Mexico and back. 

I recommend these hotels as they are close to the clinic.

Holiday Inn Express
421 S International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-2222
(956) 968-9222
(877) 973-1015
(888) 400-9714

Best Western Palm Aire
415 S International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-2411
  •   Driving Directions

    From: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd # 100 Mcallen, TX 78503 US
    To: 421 S International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596-9114 US

    1. Start out going NORTH on S 10TH ST/TX-336 toward S OLD 10TH ST. (0.78 miles)
    2. Turn RIGHT onto US-83 S. (0.76 miles)
    3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the US-83 E ramp. (0.16 miles)
    4. Merge onto US-83 S. (16.91 miles)
    5. Take the exit toward FM-1015/INTL BLVD. (0.19 miles)
    6. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W TX-83-EXPY/US-83 S. (0.13 miles)
    7. Turn RIGHT onto 3 MILE RD W/FM 1015. (0.14 miles)
    8. End at 421 S International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596-9114 US
    Total Estimated Time: 22 minutes
    Total Distance: 19.07 miles


    From: Valley International Airport (HRL) 3002 Heritage Way Harlingen, TX 78550 US
    To: 421 S International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596-9114 US

    1. Start out going NORTH on AIRPORT DR/HERITAGE WAY toward MARINE DR. Continue to follow HERITAGE WAY. (0.40 miles)
    2. Turn RIGHT onto IWO JIMA BLVD. (0.30 miles)
    3. Turn LEFT onto N 25TH ST/FM 507. (0.21 miles)
    4. Turn SHARP RIGHT onto TX-499 LOOP W/N TX-499-LOOP. (3.22 miles)
    5. TX-499 LOOP W/N TX-499-LOOP becomes PRIMERA RD. (0.11 miles)
    6. Turn LEFT onto US-77 S. (0.07 miles)
    7. Merge onto US-77 S via the ramp on the LEFT. (1.84 miles)
    8. Merge onto US-83 N toward MCALLEN. (15.85 miles)
    9. Take the exit toward FM-1015/MEXICO. (0.20 miles)
    10. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W TX-83-EXPY/US-83 N. (0.17 miles)
    11. Turn LEFT onto 3 MILE RD W/FM 1015. (0.22 miles)
    12. End at 421 S International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596-9114 US
    Total Estimated Time: 27 minutes
    Total Distance: 22.58 miles
    travel arrangements?
You will need to arrange your own air travel.  If you have special needs and wish to arrange ground transportation, please send the flight information to Dr. Gonzalez as soon as possible as to have the transportation and scheduling ready for you.
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  • Do You have any maps of the area?
Yes, Please select from the links below to view pictures of area maps.
Cashiers check is preferred although Visa and Mastercard are accepted with a 3% increase in the fee.
  • Will a representative meet me at the airport?
Patients with special needs can arrange for handicap accessible transportation through Dr. Gonzalez.