Dr. Francisco Contreras, MD
Dr. Francisco Contreras, MD
Alternative Health Oncologist in Tijuana, Mexico
Dr. Francisco Contreras serves as director, president, and chairman of the Oasis of Hope Hospital. A distinguished oncologist and surgeon, Contreras are renowned for combining conventional and alternative medical treatments with emotional and spiritual support to provide patients with the most positive treatment experience possible. Oasis of Hope was founded by Contreras’ father, Dr. Ernesto Contreras, Sr. in 1963, and since then the hospital has provided integrative cancer treatment for more than 100,000 patients.
As the director, Dr. Contreras continues the practice of his father’s two fundamental principles – do no harm and treat the patient like yourself. Today, Contreras oversees the treatment of 800 cancer patients annually. After graduating with honors from medical school at the Autonomous University of Mexico in Toluca, Contreras studied alternative therapy at the Oasis of Hope Hospital. He then completed his specialty in surgical oncology at the University of Vienna in Austria, where he also graduated with honors.
Contreras has authored and co-authored several books concerning integrative therapy, cancer, and heart disease prevention, and chronic illness, including “The Hope of Living Cancer Free,” “The Hope of Living Long and Well,” “Fighting Cancer 20 Different Ways” and “Dismantling Cancer.”
In addition to writing for numerous medical journals, Contreras has participated in medical conferences such as the World Conference on Breast Cancer and is active in the Cancer Control Society. He has been a part of governmental organizations, including the Georgia House of Representatives Health Policy Task Force and the Japanese Medical Association. He has also been on special assignment to Slovakia as a member of the Mexican Health Advisory Board.
A qualified entry-level professional motorcycle racer, Contreras says that racing is similar to performing surgery in that it requires 100 percent focus. Contreras and his wife, Rosa, have four daughters and one son. The family attends church in Bonita, Calif., and enjoys skiing and travel.
What Makes Oasis Medical Institute Unique?
At Oasis Medical Institute, our facility and staff are more than just a hospital or clinic, we are a family of survivors, providers, and advocates on a mission of healing and empowerment for patients and their families who have impacted by Lyme Disease, cancer, environmental disease, and other chronic illnesses. As Lyme Disease and tick-borne illness is a complicated multi-systemic disease, we know that receiving treatment can be scary, to say the least, which is why the Oasis Family is committed to supporting and empowering you through every step of this journey to healing starting today.
Through active collaboration with ILADS and other associations, regional self-help groups, and patient organizations, the Oasis Medical Institute educates patients, providers, and medical organizations on living with chronic disease and how to adapt to a wellness lifestyle to promote longevity and regain your health. At Oasis, our philosophy is simple: We believe in a clinic and a natural approach to wellness based on the belief that good health is about much more than the absence of illness. We combined alternative treatments and advanced research-based medicine to empower our patients with the necessary tools to achieve maximum wellness.
Our Story
Over the last 60 years, Oasis of Hope has been a pioneer in the treatment of cancer and chronic illness with alternative medical treatments not found anywhere else in the world. The Oasis medical team and Director Dr. Francisco Contreras, MD, has always been focused on patient outcomes; those outcomes have driven word-of-mouth referrals from past patients who have experienced the powerful, loving care Oasis of Hope provides. We want to share with you a brief glimpse at the amazing journey Oasis of Hope has experienced working with late-stage, complex cancer, and chronic Lyme disease complex cases.
We know how difficult it can be when you're deciding which doctor to finding answers for your health If you have any additional questions or would like more information about our services and natural treatment options, give us a call at 1-866-868-1992 and speak directly with a patient care coordinator to learn more about your treatment options at the Oasis Medical Institute.
Patient Testimonials
The greatest testimony to the benefits and results of our treatment at Oasis Medical Institute comes from the inspiring stories told by actual patients and their families. Don’t take our word for it, please take a moment to watch these amazing stories and know that we are always ready and eager to make a difference in your life or the life of a loved one who may be dealing with tick-borne Illness.
At Oasis Medical Institute, we believe one of the best ways to learn about our treatments, and what truly makes our approach to integrative medicine different, is to listen to the experiences of our patients to treat the person and not the diagnosis.
