🇲🇽 Tijuana, Mexico · Bariatric surgery
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Tijuana
Weight-loss surgery that removes about 75–80% of the stomach, leaving a narrow 'sleeve' that restricts food intake and reduces hunger.
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A gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) permanently removes around three-quarters of the stomach, leaving a slim tube. This restricts how much you can eat and, importantly, lowers levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, which reduces appetite. It is now the most common bariatric operation worldwide and a leading reason patients travel to Mexico and Turkey.
It is major, irreversible surgery with serious potential complications — the most feared being a leak at the staple line — so the credentials of the bariatric surgeon and the standard of the operating hospital are paramount. Equally important is structured, long-term follow-up: nutrition, supplementation and aftercare determine whether weight loss is sustained safely.
Clinics in Tijuana
13 tracked providers offering gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy).

ALO Bariatrics
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
from $4,500–$4,700

Hospital BC / Dr. Jalil Illan
Tijuana
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 $4,900

Mexico Bariatric Center
Tijuana
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 $4,295–$4,795
Tijuana Bariatric Surgery Center
Tijuana
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 $3,950
VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen
Tijuana
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 $4,500

Long Term WLS / Dr. Jorge Maytorena
Tijuana
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 $4,600

Cornerstone Bariatrics / Dr. Sandy Martinez
Tijuana
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.
from $3,795

Obesity Control Center (OCC)
Tijuana
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
from $4,900

Pompeii Surgical
Tijuana
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 $4,900

Jet Medical Tourism
Tijuana
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 $4,625
Lighter Dream Bariatrics
Tijuana
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.
from $3,898

Mexico Bariatric Center (Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela)
Tijuana
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
from $4,295–$5,495

Angeles Hospital Tijuana (Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala)
Tijuana
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 $6,500–$15,220
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) prices in Tijuana
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Bariatrics / Dr. Sandy Martinez | $3,795 | surgery, hospital, hotel | Reported |
| Lighter Dream Bariatrics | $3,898 | hospital, surgeon, aftercare | Reported |
| Tijuana Bariatric Surgery Center | $3,950 | surgery, hospital, consultations | Verified |
| Mexico Bariatric Center | $4,295–$4,795 | surgery, hospital, transportation | Verified |
| Mexico Bariatric Center (Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela) | $4,295–$5,495 | surgery, surgeon, hospital stay | Reported |
| ALO Bariatrics | $4,500–$4,700 | surgery, hospital, aftercare | Corroborated |
| VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen | $4,500 | surgery | Reported |
| Long Term WLS / Dr. Jorge Maytorena | $4,600 | surgery | Reported |
| Jet Medical Tourism | $4,625 | board-certified surgeon, 2 nights hospital, private room | Reported |
| Hospital BC / Dr. Jalil Illan | $4,900 | surgery, hospital | Verified |
| Obesity Control Center (OCC) | $4,900 | pre-op testing, surgery, anesthesia | Reported |
| Pompeii Surgical | $4,900 | surgery, surgeon, anesthesia | Reported |
| Angeles Hospital Tijuana (Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala) | $6,500–$15,220 | surgery (standard to Da Vinci-assisted) | Reported |
Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) in Tijuana: frequently asked questions
Where can I get gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Tijuana?
We track 13 providers offering gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in Tijuana: ALO Bariatrics, Hospital BC / Dr. Jalil Illan, Mexico Bariatric Center, Tijuana Bariatric Surgery Center, VBariatric Surgical Center / Dr. Sergio Verboonen.
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.