Medical Tourism for Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric procedures are a highly effective method of fighting obesity, but many patients cannot afford to undergo bariatric surgery in their home country.
An increasing number of patients are choosing Tijuana Bariatrics in Tijuana, MX, to get the affordable surgical care they deserve.
Find out why so many patients around the world are choosing medical tourism for bariatric surgery.
Tijuana, Mexico: A World-Class Destination for Weight Loss Surgery
Tijuana, Mexico, is an exotic, bustling city located just 25 minutes from San Diego, California. Its convenient location just south of the border has made Tijuana one of the most popular places to undergo bariatric surgery. Tijuana is highly affordable, conveniently located, and renowned for its touristic attractions, including:
- Luxurious hotels
- Picturesque restaurants
- Extravagant nightlife
- Immaculate beaches
- Majestic mountain ranges
More importantly, Tijuana is home to some of the most highly trained and respected bariatric surgeons in the world, making it a place where patients of all backgrounds can experience a level of luxury care that they would never be able to experience in their home countries.
We'll Take Care of You Every Step of the Way
We streamline the process and your accommodations will be ready before you arrive in Tijuana.
What Patients Are Saying
Hayley Shaw
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Can’t wait to have a whole new life. All of the doctors and staff are phenomenal and the procedure + hospital was flawless.
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Shonda Hortness
I felt safe. I traveled alone... The entire experience was great. The Hospital was clean and the staff were excellent. The hotel was awesome. The surgery went well.
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By undergoing a gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or other gastric surgery in Tijuana, you will be receiving affordable care, but you are not compromising your safety or quality of care.
When working with Tijuana Bariatrics' network of doctors, your safety and security are the highest priority. Each doctor within the network holds themselves to the highest standard of excellence, and each surgeon is united in the common goal to deliver outstanding care and transform the health and well-being of each bariatric patient. All doctors have received training to perform the latest techniques, including single incision laparoscopic sleeve (SILS). Additionally, all of the hospitals and facilities used by the Tijuana Bariatrics network of doctors are safe and accredited.
Helping Patients Protect Themselves & Their Finances With Medical Tourism Insurance
To help patients feel at ease, we offer medical tourism insurance policies (MTIP) to all patients at no extra cost (some restrictions apply). MTIPs insure you in the unlikely event of a postoperative complication such as:
- Cardiopulmonary disease
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Infection
- Anesthesia complication
- Gastric leak
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Urinary tract infection
Medical tourism insurance covers up to $5,000 and is included in all bariatric surgery packages.
Medical Tourism Insurance Coverage
Medical tourism insurance can cover you in case of complications. Restrictions apply.
What You Need to Travel to Tijuana
Passport or Passport Card
Because you will be commuting to and from Tijuana, Mexico, you will need to be a passport holder. To use the medical pass line and ensure an expeditious journey across the border, you will need your passport or passport card. Drivers' licenses and birth certificates will not grant you access to the medical pass line and can increase your wait time at the border.
Comfortable Clothes & Shoes
Walking is a large part of the recovery process, so you will need comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring plenty of loose clothing such as sweatpants and shoes that are easy to slip on.
Light Luggage
If you are traveling alone, we recommend packing light. During your recovery, you should not be lifting heavy items. A large suitcase can be burdensome and may require heavy lifting, so we do not recommend that you bring one.
Paperwork
In addition to valid identification, you will need a signed consent form and clearance from your licensed doctor if your surgeon decides that you have a medical condition that would increase your risk during surgery.
What to Expect When Traveling to Mexico for Weight Loss Surgery
To make your stay more comfortable, the doctors and staff are fluent in English.
"My experience was amazing! It starts from the very beginning. Before you even get to Tijuana! The staff walks you through everything you need to know and do. They stay in constant contact via email or phone calls. Once you are in beautiful Tijuana, you are so very well taken care of by the hosting hotel and your driver. The hospital is so clean and serene. The drs and nursing are amazing! I really didn't want to leave! It was so beautiful! The surgery went very well and of course I've lost 70 lbs now, but the experience as a whole was amazing, and I'm so glad I did it!" Amy Harris
