Professional Experience
Dra. Alcántara Smith has significant clinical experience across public and private healthcare institutions in Mexico. Her roles include both emergency care and scheduled surgical anesthesia, covering a wide range of patient needs — from routine operations to complex interventions requiring specialized anesthesia and postoperative support.
- Current Affiliation: Anesthesiologist at Hospiten Cancún and Hospiten Riviera Maya, providing perioperative anesthesia, resuscitation, and pain management services
- Previous Positions: Served in Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Hospital General Regional (Colima), and Cruz Roja Mexicana in ambulance/urgent care and trauma services
- Versatile Practice: Experience in general surgery, pediatric anesthesia, emergency trauma cases, and pain management across different hospital settings
Academic Contributions
No publicly available records reference peer-reviewed research or academic teaching posts specifically for Dra. Alcántara Smith. That said, her ongoing participation in advanced anesthesia and emergency care courses demonstrates continued professional development and commitment to clinical excellence.
- Continuous Professional Education: Regular completion of courses in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), trauma care, pediatric anesthesia, and modern anesthesia techniques
- Clinical Updates: Participation in national anesthesia conferences and workshops to stay current with evolving guidelines and best practices
Areas of Expertise
Dra. Alcántara Smith offers a broad and expert range of anesthesiology and perioperative services. She ensures patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgical procedures, both planned and emergency. Her expertise covers:
- General Surgical Anesthesia: Anesthesia for abdominal, orthopedic, gynecologic, and other general surgeries.
- Pediatric Anesthesia: Safe anesthesia management for children and adolescents undergoing surgery.
- Emergency and Trauma Anesthesia: Rapid response anesthesia and resuscitation in urgent cases and trauma situations.
- Pain Management and Postoperative Care: Perioperative pain control, monitoring, and recovery support to improve outcomes and comfort.
- High-risk and Complex Cases: Anesthesia for patients with comorbidities, critical conditions, or requiring complex perioperative monitoring.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dra. Alcántara Smith is committed to providing safe, empathetic and patient-centered care. She values clear communication, individualized anesthesia plans, and attentive postoperative monitoring to support patient comfort and recovery.
- Safety First: Prioritizing patient safety through careful pre-operative evaluation, continuous monitoring during anesthesia, and vigilant postoperative care.
- Clear Communication: Explaining anesthesia procedures, risks, and recovery plans in simple, understandable terms for patients and families.
- Compassion and Support: Understanding patient concerns, offering reassurance, and providing humane care throughout hospital stay.
- Flexible Care for International Patients: Works at a hospital serving tourists and foreign patients, helping with multilingual support and coordinated care during stay in Cancún.
Professional Affiliations
- Staff Anesthesiologist at Hospiten Cancún and Hospiten Riviera Maya
- Certified practitioner of advanced life support and trauma life support protocols in Mexico
FAQs
- Is Dra. Alcántara Smith, Martha A. board-certified?
- Yes. She completed accredited specialization in Anestesiología and is listed as a specialist at recognized medical institutions in Mexico.
- What types of procedures does she provide anesthesia for?
- She provides anesthesia for a wide variety of surgeries — from general and orthopedic to gynecologic and pediatric operations — as well as emergency and trauma cases.
- Does she treat children?
- Yes. She has training and experience in pediatric anesthesia, ensuring safe anesthesia and monitoring for children undergoing surgery.
- Does she work with international patients?
- Yes. Working at Hospiten Cancún and Hospiten Riviera Maya, she routinely provides care to both local and international patients, including tourists and travelers requiring medical procedures.
- How is postoperative pain managed?
- Postoperative pain and recovery are carefully managed with modern analgesia protocols, monitoring, and follow-up care to support patient comfort and reduce complications.
- What languages does she speak?
- The primary language is Spanish. Given the hospital’s service to international patients, support in English is generally available through hospital staff and patient coordination services.
- Can patients receive preoperative consultation remotely before traveling to Cancún?
- Yes. The hospital network allows scheduling and discussion of anesthesia and surgical plans in advance, which helps international patients prepare before arrival.
