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Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) cost in Mexico

Published provider prices for gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Mexico range $3,795–$15,220, with most quotes landing around $4,762–$4,900. Below: what drives the figure, what's included, and a clinic-by-clinic breakdown.

Typical price range

$4,762–$4,900

Full spread $3,795–$15,220 across 18 provider quotes

Verified

Prices are published provider figures, not personalised quotes. Confirm inclusions directly.

How much you could save

Compare the typical tracked price here against indicative private prices in your home country. Switch currency to match your budget.

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Mexico vsShow in

Mexico (typical)

$4,830

$3,800$15,220

Home (indicative)

$18,000

typical private price

You could save

$13,170

73% less

Home-country figures are indicative typical private list prices, not quotes. Destination figures are published provider prices we track. Add travel, accommodation and any revision cost before comparing — a low headline is not the full bill. Currency conversions are approximate.

Price by provider

Each figure is a published provider price with its source confidence. Lowest first.

ProviderPublished price (USD)Source
Cornerstone Bariatrics / Dr. Sandy Martinez$3,795Reported
Lighter Dream Bariatrics$3,898Reported
Tijuana Bariatric Surgery Center$3,950Verified
Mexico Bariatric Center$4,295–$4,795Verified
Mexico Bariatric Center (Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela)$4,295–$5,495Reported
ALO Bariatrics$4,500–$4,700Corroborated
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen$4,500Reported
Long Term WLS / Dr. Jorge Maytorena$4,600Reported
Jet Medical Tourism$4,625Reported
Renew Bariatrics$4,899Reported
Hospital BC / Dr. Jalil Illan$4,900Verified
Obesity Control Center (OCC)$4,900Reported
Pompeii Surgical$4,900Reported
Mexico Bariatric Services (Cancun)$4,995Reported
Endobariatric (Dr. Guillermo Alvarez)$4,999–$8,900Reported
Bariatric Health Monterrey$5,100Corroborated
The Shape You Want (Monterrey Gastro & Bariatric Group)$5,995Reported
Angeles Hospital Tijuana (Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala)$6,500–$15,220Reported

What drives the price

Bariatric surgeon's certification and volume
Accredited hospital and ICU access
Length of hospital stay
Included follow-up and nutrition support
Country and clinic tier

What's included — and what isn't

A low headline often excludes the costs that matter. Confirm inclusions in writing.

Commonly included

  • surgery
  • hospital
  • aftercare
  • transportation
  • hotel
  • consultations
  • airport transfers
  • medical expenses

Often excluded

  • ×flights
  • ×hotel
  • ×extended hospital stay

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) cost by city in Mexico

Prices shift by city with local demand and clinic mix. Tracked ranges where providers publish figures.

CityClinics trackedPublished range
Tijuana13$3,795–$15,220
Cancún2$4,899–$4,995
Monterrey3$4,999–$8,900

Does insurance cover gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy)? Financing & extra costs

The honest budget — beyond the headline package price.

Insurance. Most US, UK and other private insurers don't cover elective or cosmetic gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) performed abroad, which is why patients pay out of pocket — and why a lower-cost, well-accredited provider can make sense. Where a procedure is medically indicated, ask your insurer about partial reimbursement and what documentation they need.

Financing. Some clinics and facilitators offer instalment plans or work with medical-loan providers; terms vary, so confirm the total cost with interest before committing.

Extra costs to budget. Beyond the package, plan for flights, accommodation and meals, any extra recovery nights, follow-up or medication at home, and — importantly — the cost of revision if it's needed. Building these in upfront keeps the real saving honest.

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) cost compared

Typical published price ranges in other tracked destinations.

DestinationTypical rangeFull spread
🇲🇽 Mexico$4,762–$4,900$3,795–$15,220
🇹🇷 Turkey$3,885–$5,130$3,200–$7,167

Cost questions

What country is best for gastric sleeve?

We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), Mexico is a major destination with tracked prices of $4,762–$4,900; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.

Why is gastric sleeve so cheap in Mexico?

Across 18 published quotes we track, gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Mexico runs $3,795–$15,220, with a typical range of $4,762–$4,900 — roughly 73% below an indicative US private price of about $18,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.

What's usually included in the price?

Across tracked providers, quotes commonly include: surgery, hospital, aftercare, transportation, hotel, consultations. Frequently excluded: flights, hotel, extended hospital stay.

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Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Mexico