🇲🇽 Tijuana, Mexico · est. 2002
Obesity Control Center (OCC)
Tijuana bariatric center led by Dr. Ariel Ortiz, reporting over 26,000 patients and 20+ years of experience. It is known for the proprietary IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve technique and packages that include a five-year follow-up program. The center holds SRC Surgeon of Excellence recognition.
- Bariatric surgery
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Provider / aggregatorObesity Control Center (OCC) is a bariatric surgery provider in Tijuana, Mexico, operating since 2002 (24 years). Across 1 independent review platform (Google) it holds 4.9 out of 5 from 601 reviews. Published prices start at $4,900 for gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), with 1 procedure 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.
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4.9
out of 5
★★★★★
601 reviews across 1 platform
Google
601 reviews
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Patient opinion about Obesity Control Center (OCC), not a clinical-outcome verdict. Kept out of the Transparency Index; every source is linked so you can judge it yourself.
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Objective scorecard
How Obesity Control Center (OCC) compares
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63
/ 100 · 92% data coverage
Reputation
69
Credentials & accreditation
89
Transparency
51
Price & value
58
Access & scale
44
Reputation
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Patient rating
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Review volume
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Platform breadth
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Credentials & accreditation
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Accreditation
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Named & credentialed surgeons
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Years established
Longevity in operation, where disclosed.
Transparency
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Pricing transparency
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Independent evidence
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Outcome reporting
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Price & value
100% data coveragePublished price position and package clarity.
Price vs. country median
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Package transparency
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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
- ◆Improved Gastric Sleeve (IGS)
- ◆Dr. Ariel Ortiz
- ◆5-year follow-up
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.
SRC Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Surgical Review Corporation
Center of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
SRC
JCI Gold Seal
Joint Commission International
Published prices
Provider-published figures. Not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions directly.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | $4,900 | pre-op testing, surgery, anesthesia | Reported |
What's in the package
Typically included
- ✓Surgery / procedure fee
- ✓Anaesthesia
- ✓Airport transfers
- ✓Medications
- ✓Pre-op tests & labs
- ✓Aftercare / follow-up
Usually excluded
- ×Flights
Procedures offered
Surgeons & specialists
Languages
Spanish · English
Online presence
The clinic's own public channels, gathered here so you can check them in one place.
Sources
Every claim on this profile traces to a public source, with its confidence level.
- Obesity Control Center surgeon pageCorroborated
- Bariatric Journal review/cost listingReported
Obesity Control Center (OCC) — frequently asked
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How is Obesity Control Center (OCC) rated by patients?
Obesity Control Center (OCC) holds 4.9/5 across 1 independent review platform (Google), 601 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 Obesity Control Center (OCC)?
Provider-published ranges at Obesity Control Center (OCC): Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,900–$4,900. These are published figures for comparison, not personalised quotes — confirm inclusions (hotel, transfers, follow-up) directly with the clinic.
Where is Obesity Control Center (OCC) located?
Obesity Control Center (OCC) is located in Tijuana, Mexico.
Is Obesity Control Center (OCC) accredited?
Obesity Control Center (OCC) lists 3 accreditations: SRC Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Center of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, JCI Gold Seal. Accreditation is facility-level and time-bound — confirm its current status in the issuing body's public registry before booking.
How long has Obesity Control Center (OCC) been operating?
Obesity Control Center (OCC) has been operating since 2002 — about 24 years.
What procedures does Obesity Control Center (OCC) offer?
Obesity Control Center (OCC) covers Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy), Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y). Published prices and sources for each are on this page.