Urinary incontinence
Leaking with coughing, laughing, exercise or urgency.
Lake Chapala & Ajijic · Jalisco, Mexico
English-Speaking Urogynecologist near Lake Chapala & Ajijic
Specialized women's pelvic-health care for the international community of Lake Chapala, without leaving Mexico.
- Board-certified specialist
- International patients welcome
- ~45 min from Lakeside
The Lakeside area, Ajijic, Chapala, San Antonio Tlayacapan and Riberas del Pilar, is home to one of the largest U.S. and Canadian communities in Mexico, many of them retirees. With age, pelvic-floor and urinary problems become common, and the good news is that they are highly treatable by a specialist.
Dr. Alan Navarro is a urogynecologist, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with a subspecialty in urogynecology (the surgical care of the female pelvic floor and lower urinary tract). His office is in Guadalajara, about a 45-minute drive from Lakeside along the Chapala highway, so you can see a specialist close to home.
We are glad to welcome international patients from the Lake Chapala area. If you would like assistance in English for your visit, please mention it when you book and we will be happy to arrange it.
What we treat
Pelvic organ prolapse
A feeling of pressure or a bulge; cystocele, uterine prolapse.
Recurrent UTIs
Finding the underlying cause and breaking the cycle.
Overactive bladder
Urgency, frequency and waking at night to urinate.
Pelvic & vulvar pain
Chronic pelvic pain and discomfort.
Menopause & intimate health
Dryness, discomfort and genitourinary changes.
Serving the Lakeside community
Patients from across Lake Chapala
- Ajijic
- Chapala
- San Antonio Tlayacapan
- Riberas del Pilar
- San Juan Cosalá & Jocotepec
Why Dr. Navarro
A specialist, not a generalist
- Board-certified by the Mexican Boards of Gynecology & Obstetrics and of Urogynecology
- Subspecialty training at the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara, with clinical stays in Argentina and France
- Discreet, unhurried care; the full range from pelvic-floor therapy to minimally invasive surgery
Frequently asked questions
What conditions does a urogynecologist treat?
Urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, laughing or urgency), pelvic organ prolapse, recurrent urinary tract infections, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, and menopause-related urinary and genital changes. Treatment ranges from pelvic-floor therapy and pessaries to minimally invasive surgery.
Is Dr. Navarro board-certified?
Yes. He is certified by the Mexican Board of Gynecology and Obstetrics and by the Mexican Board of Urogynecology, with subspecialty training at the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara and clinical stays in Argentina and France.
How far is the office from Ajijic or Chapala?
The office is in the Ladrón de Guevara neighborhood of Guadalajara, roughly a 45-minute drive from Lakeside via the Chapala highway. Patients come from Ajijic, Chapala and across the Lakeside area.
Can the visit be handled in English?
We welcome English-speaking patients. Please let us know when you book if you would like English-language assistance, so we can arrange it for your appointment.
Take the first step toward your comfort
Book a consultation with Dr. Alan Navarro. Discreet, specialized care close to Lakeside.