Hospital Cyntar Tijuana
Hospital Cyntar Tijuana
Mexico, Tijuana
Ariel Ortiz Largadere
30 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Gastric band in Tijuana typically costs from $4,500 to $6,500. Prices vary based on the surgeon experience, clinic certification, and package inclusions like post-op care. Patients save around 71% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $17,000 on average. Standard packages usually cover surgical fees, anesthesia, hospital stays, and ground transfers from the San Diego border.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Tijuana serves as the world's most concentrated hub for bariatric surgery, outperforming larger Mexican cities in specialized logistics. Value here is found in clinics like LIMARP, where Dr. Liza Maria Pompa holds a Surgeon of Excellence designation. Choosing a center with CSG accreditation ensures rigorous safety protocols often equivalent to high-tier US hospitals at a fraction of the cost.
| Mexico | The USA | Turkey | |
| Gastric band | from $4,500 | from $12,000 | from $4,275 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Gastric band upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz Largadere is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon. He founded Hospital CYNTAR in Tijuana. The hospital focuses on advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery and care for international patients. He leads the Obesity Control Center for bariatric and metabolic surgery. He also leads the Ariel Center for cosmetic and aesthetic surgery.
He directs the Academy of Surgical Innovation. He trains surgeons in minimally invasive and robotic surgery across Latin America. Through IIMM and UC San Diego (UCSD), he advances research and guideline-based, high-volume care. A UCSD collaboration analyzed 19,801 bariatric procedures over 20 years. It reported 1.2% morbidity and zero mortality.
He contributes to global surgical education through the International Bariatric Club. He develops cross-border healthcare systems that link clinical care, technology, education, research, and global access.
Dr. Arturo Martínez is a general surgeon trained at Centro Médico Nacional de Especialidades “La Raza” (IMSS). The program is recognized by UNAM. He has 20 years of experience in weight-loss surgery. He is board certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He also holds the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) designation of Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery.
He completed postgraduate training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid. Since 2001, he has been affiliated with the Obesity Control Center (Cyntar). He is an assistant professor at UABC. He is also a conference speaker and a published author. He has taken part in live surgeries at international bariatric congresses.
Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general and bariatric surgery. She is a certified member of the Mexican Council of Surgery and has renewed her certification several times. Dr. Pompa holds credentials in both general and bariatric surgery. She is also certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
Dr. Pompa is a member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Internationally, she belongs to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Bariatric Club, the International Federation for Obesity, and the French Society of Digestive Surgery. She is also a member of the Harvard Alumni Association. Dr. Pompa often attends and speaks at major medical conferences, helping to advance her field.