Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) in Tijuana

ALO Bariatrics is a Mexican weight-loss surgery group directed by Dr. Alejandro Lopez-Ortega, with locations in Tijuana, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. It performs minimally invasive bariatric procedures in accredited hospitals and advertises all-inclusive packages starting around $4,500.

• ASMBS member
• IFSO member

Dr. Jalil Illan, a US board-certified bariatric surgeon (MD, FACS, FASMBS), operates at Hospital BC, an International Center of Excellence in Tijuana. The practice offers a full range of bariatric and revision procedures with published package prices.

• Joint Commission International Gold Seal
• Center of Excellence

from $6,400

Mexico Bariatric Center is a US-based company (founded 2008) that coordinates all-inclusive bariatric surgery at accredited hospitals in Tijuana with a roster of contracted surgeons. It advertises high-volume, low-cost packages with lifetime post-op care and a US surgeon liaison.

• BBB A+ rating

from $5,595–$5,995

Tijuana Bariatric Surgery Center provides bariatric and general surgery led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Jorge Castillo, who is credited with thousands of procedures. It offers all-inclusive packages covering surgery, hospital care and travel logistics.

from $5,900

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.

• ASMBS member
• IFSO member

from $6,900

Dr. Jorge Maytorena leads Long Term WLS, a laparoscopic bariatric practice operating at Dream's Hospital in Tijuana. Certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgeons, he focuses on laparoscopic gastric sleeve and revision procedures.

• Certified by Mexican Board of General Surgeons

from $5,000

Dr. Sandy Martinez operates a Tijuana bariatric practice (Cornerstone Bariatrics) offering all-inclusive weight-loss surgery packages performed by board-certified surgeons. Packages include virtual consultation, pre-op tests, hotel and a private hospital recovery room with bilingual care.

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.

• SRC Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

High-volume Tijuana bariatric center reporting more than 30,000 surgeries over roughly 11 years and a team of board-certified surgeons led by Dr. Sergio Quinones. It markets fully transparent, all-inclusive pricing with the only exclusion being airfare to San Diego. Packages include complication insurance and lifetime aftercare.

from $5,800

Tijuana-based medical-tourism provider offering all-inclusive bariatric packages with board-certified surgeons and a partnership with CIBA Hospital. It publishes itemized inclusions for gastric sleeve and bypass and emphasizes affordable pricing versus US costs.

from $5,599

Tijuana bariatric provider (US office in Culver City, CA) offering all-inclusive gastric sleeve packages with hospital, surgeon, and aftercare included. It reports 10+ years of experience and a high Trustpilot rating.

Bariatric practice in Tijuana featuring double board-certified surgeon Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela, who trained under Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala and reports more than 5,500 bariatric surgeries. She offers gastric sleeve, RNY and mini gastric bypass, banding and revision.

• CMCOEM metabolic and bariatric board certification

Bariatric program at Angeles Hospital Tijuana led by Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala, a high-profile surgeon with 30+ years of experience and a reported 10,000+ bariatric procedures. It offers conventional and Da Vinci robotic-assisted gastric sleeve and bypass at premium price points.

• Hospital Angeles network facility

from $10,950–$16,920