Hospital de la Familia exterior view in Mexico with modern clinic architecture

Hospital de la Familia exterior with modern entrance and central fountain

Hospital de la Familia exterior facade in Mexicali, modern medical clinic building

Hospital de la Familia exterior view in Mexicali, modern medical facility

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Mexico, Mexicali

Cataract treatment at Hospital de la Familia

4.2

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

18 patients

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71% Patients

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About the clinic

Cataract treatment at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico provides a full-service ophthalmology solution. Surgery with a multifocal lens may cost around $2,750 per eye, while a bilateral package for both eyes is typically between $5,400 and $7,000. The clinic is led by Dr. Roberto Aguilar, a cataract surgeon with 30 years of specialized experience.

The diagnostic process begins with a comprehensive pre-operative eye exam. This includes a detailed slit lamp examination to assess the lens cloudiness. These tests help determine the best surgical approach and lens type for each patient.

Available Treatment Options

The primary treatment is modern cataract surgery via phacoemulsification. This procedure uses ultrasonic waves to break up the cloudy lens. It is then replaced with a clear, artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

Cataract surgery with multifocal IOL: This option often costs around $2,750 per eye. The package includes the surgery, the multifocal lens implant, and same-day hospitalization. The multifocal lens is designed to reduce dependence on glasses after surgery.
Bilateral cataract surgery package: Treating both eyes in one visit typically runs from $5,400 to $7,000. Selected packages include transportation from Yuma, Arizona. This approach consolidates recovery and travel for international patients.

The Surgical Experience

Dr. Roberto Aguilar performs the surgeries using modern ophthalmic equipment. The procedure requires only a short hospital stay, usually one day. Initial recovery often takes 24 to 48 hours, with full visual stabilization occurring over several weeks.

Hospital de la Familia is a boutique facility featuring 32 private rooms. Its key location is just 200 yards from the US border in Calexico, California. This proximity makes it a convenient option for medical travelers from the United States. The clinic has been serving international patients since 2009.

For a precise cost estimate and to see if you are a candidate, consulting directly with the clinic is the recommended next step.

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Highest-Rated Clinic for Cataract Treatment

Most Popular Clinic for Cataract Treatment

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

Ophthalmology

treatment	Price
Retinal detachment surgery	Price on request
Cataract surgery with IOL replacement	Price on request
Strabismus surgery	Price on request
Cataract surgery (one eye)	Price on request
Cataract surgery (both eyes)	Price on request
LASIK eye surgery	Price on request
Strabismus treatment	Price on request
Laser eye surgery	Price on request
LASEK eye surgery	Price on request
IOLs implantation	Price on request
Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant	Price on request
Vitrectomy	Price on request

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hospital accreditations of quality

Consejo de Salubridad General

MX, Consejo de Salubridad General certificate for Hospital de la Familia

Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología

MX, Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología certificate for Hospital de la Familia

Patient reviews

4.2

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31 patient verified reviews

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5 stars

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Hospital de la Familia overall rate includes

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Doctor

4.4/5

Staff

4.4/5

Facilities

3.9/5

Language assistance

4.2/5

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Anonymous • Facelift United States of America

Jan 29, 2026

Verified review.

I like the environment and how everything was set up

I like the environment and how everything was set up. I think you should have more instructions on how to care for yourself. I think you should have a care package while you are there to take care of yourself, too.

The staff was nice

I didn't like that they stuck me 5 times to put a iv in.

About Bookimed service

The booking part was ok.

Anonymous • Brazilian Butt Lift United States of America

Jul 6, 2025

Verified review.

The hospital advertised was not the one I went to. The operating room was thrown together i my opinion. Hardly anyone spoke English so I had a difficult time with the forms. I didn't even get a copy. After the surgery I was left on my back overnight night and was told I'll be ok. Once finally discharged the next morning, I only received antibiotics and ibuprofen. No instructions on how and what to do afterwards. I felt like they did what they was supposed to and dropped me off in the streets to fend for myself

How close it was from my home

The facility, language barrier and no instructions

Harrison King • Facelift United States of America

Jun 25, 2025

Verified review.

The surgeon was good but the coordinator Carlo made too many mistakes. 1. Didn’t book continuous days at hotel. 2. As a result, I was kicked out of room the day I was in surgery. . 2. Need more after care days to remove drainage. I was abruptly kicked out of TJ while I was still feeling weak. Needed more days in Tijuana. At least 2 more. Return to America and no one wanted to remove drainage tubes. 3. The day nurse talked bad about me to everyone. The night nurse , Paulina was perfect. I would never recommend surgery in Mexico. No need to go viral with this because all of USA know this. Mexican are much better at picking fruits!

Rory • Gynecomastia surgery Canada

Feb 6, 2023

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Hospital fine, clean decent staff Got gynecomastia surgery, emintha into healing moderately okay results, had maybe grade one maybe grade 2 gyno, got glands removed as I was very lean, Surgeon made long incisions, along my chest, have two ling 3 Inch scars on either side of my nipples on both side of my chest Fland wasn't fully removed on my left side so have recurring gyno, Need steriod injection to help with scaring, surgeon isn't competent enough to go through the nipples to leave no scarring, Pictures they send of before and after are a lie, Probably look worse than before cant take my top off after, The response to this was get laser treatment or steriod injections Sub par save your money go somewhere else Probably the same for most procedures they do

About Bookimed service

Just terrible really

Diana • Rhinoplasty (nose job) United States of America

Nov 9, 2021

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Terrible surgeon. Will not take the time to speak with you, when he does he knows limited English and is very very rushed. The first time me he gave me results that were so drastic I looked like a pig or someone from who-ville. I had to pay for a second surgery for him to give me my old nose but even worse! (Again super rushed, had zero time to make a decision). Absolutely awful experience. Scary. He refused to even try to fix my nose now for another 6 months. Even though I offered to pay again. Have to date and see friends humiliated with a half finished face. Go to someone with talent and who actually cares. He doesn’t. You are just a number to the surgeons there.

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