🇲🇽 Tijuana, Mexico
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen
Dr. Sergio Verboonen is a veteran Tijuana bariatric surgeon with 25+ years of experience and a past national role in Mexico's bariatric/obesity college. He operates at the VBariatric Surgical Center near the US border.
- Bariatric surgery
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VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen is a bariatric surgery provider in Tijuana, Mexico. Across 1 independent review platform (Google) it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Published prices start at $4,500 for gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), with 2 procedures priced on this page. It lists 3 accreditations and 1 named surgeon, each traceable to a public source. Every figure here is drawn from independent platforms — we sell no rankings and no leads.
Ratings across the web
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4.7
out of 5
★★★★★
48 reviews across 1 platform
Google
48 reviews
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Patient opinion about VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen, not a clinical-outcome verdict. Kept out of the Transparency Index; every source is linked so you can judge it yourself.
Verified against 1 public source
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Objective scorecard
How VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen compares
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54
/ 100 · 85% data coverage
Reputation
55
Credentials & accreditation
76
Transparency
38
Price & value
59
Access & scale
44
Reputation
100% data coverageIndependent patient reviews across platforms.
Patient rating
Aggregated patient opinion (volume-adjusted), not a clinical outcome.
Review volume
Depth of the public review base.
Platform breadth
Corroboration across independent review sites is harder to game.
Credentials & accreditation
67% data coverageVerifiable accreditation and named, credentialed surgeons.
Accreditation
Facility-level and time-bound — confirm currency in the public registry.
Named & credentialed surgeons
A named, board-certified surgeon is a transparency signal, not a skill score.
Years established
Longevity in operation, where disclosed.
Transparency
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Pricing transparency
Published ranges are not personalised quotes.
Independent evidence
Thin coverage lowers confidence — it is not a verdict on quality.
Outcome reporting
Almost no provider reports this — its absence is itself the signal.
Price & value
100% data coveragePublished price position and package clarity.
Price vs. country median
Higher = priced below peers for the same procedure in the same country. Not a quality signal.
Package transparency
Whether what the quoted price includes/excludes is stated.
Access & scale
50% data coverageInternational support and facility capability.
International support
Breadth of languages for cross-border patients.
Facility scale
Inpatient/surgical capability, where published — matters most for major surgery.
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Known for
- ◆25+ years experience
- ◆Leadership in Mexican bariatric certification body
Accreditation & verification
Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound. Where a public registry exists, we link straight to it so you can confirm currency yourself.
ASMBS member
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
No public registry mapped — confirm currency directly with the issuer.
IFSO member
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Board-certified bariatric surgery (CMCOEM)
CMCOEM
No public registry mapped — confirm currency directly with the issuer.
Published prices
Provider-published figures. Not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions directly.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | $4,500 | surgery | Reported |
| Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) | $6,900 | surgery | Reported |
What's in the package
Typically included
- ✓Surgery / procedure fee
Usually excluded
- ×Flights
Procedures offered
Surgeons & specialists
Languages
Spanish · English
Sources
Every claim on this profile traces to a public source, with its confidence level.
- Dr. Sergio Verboonen official siteProvider-stated
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen — frequently asked
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How is VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen rated by patients?
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen holds 4.7/5 across 1 independent review platform (Google), 48 reviews in total. Each source is linked on this page so you can read the reviews yourself — we never use paid aggregators.
How much do procedures cost at VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen?
Provider-published ranges at VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen: Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,500–$4,500; Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) $6,900–$6,900. These are published figures for comparison, not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions (hotel, transfers, follow-up) directly with the clinic.
Where is VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen located?
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen is located in Tijuana, Mexico.
Is VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen accredited?
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen lists 3 accreditations: ASMBS member, IFSO member, Board-certified bariatric surgery (CMCOEM). Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm its current status in the issuing body's public registry before booking.
What procedures does VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen offer?
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen covers Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy), Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y). Published prices and sources for each are on this page.