Orthopedic doctor
at your home in Quito
A specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology comes to your home to assess injuries, sprains and bone or joint pain, so you don't have to move around in pain.
By appointment. If the doctor has availability and the case requires it, it can be booked for the same day.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Jefferson Astudillo Peña, general physician (SENESCYT registration 1008-2023-2705888). Last reviewed: September 2026.
Orthopedic consultation
$65
Procedures and imaging are quoted separately.
What the orthopedic doctor does at your home
Specialist assessment
An exam of bones, joints and muscles to find out what's wrong and what's needed.
Immobilization
Splints and bandages when the injury needs them.
Cast removal
No need to go to a clinic to have it taken off.
Uncomplicated wounds
Assessment and care of wounds that don't need surgery.
Imaging
Orders X-rays or other studies, and interprets the ones you already have during the visit.
Procedures are quoted separately, before they're done.
When it's not a home visit: call 911
- Open fracture (the bone is visible or broke through the skin)
- High-impact trauma: traffic accident, fall from a height
- The person is unconscious
- They're pale, sweaty, dizzy or fainting (unstable)
If the assessment shows a hospital visit or surgery is needed, the specialist will tell you based on the case.
Who provides the care
Dr. José Fernando Castillo Maza, specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology (SENESCYT registration 1040-2026-3285574) and general physician (registration 1008-2017-1898583).
Frequently asked questions
How much is an orthopedic doctor house call in Quito?
The consultation is $65. Procedures such as immobilization or wound care, and imaging, are quoted separately before they're done.
Can the doctor come today?
Visits are by appointment. If the doctor has availability that day and the case requires it, it can be booked for the same day.
What if I need an X-ray?
The specialist can order the imaging you need. If you already have X-rays or other studies, he interprets them during the visit.
Can a cast be removed at home?
Yes, cast removal is done at home. It's quoted separately from the consultation.
When should I go straight to the emergency room?
If there's an open fracture, high-impact trauma (traffic accident, fall from a height), or the person is unconscious or unstable. In those cases, call 911.
Book the orthopedic doctor's visit
Tell us what happened and we'll confirm the doctor's availability.