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.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Gastric band and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Gastric band journey.
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz Largadere is a bariatric surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He analyzed 19,800+ procedures with UC San Diego, finding zero mortality. He founded the Obesity Control Center for metabolic surgery. Dr. Ortiz Largadere trains surgeons in robotic techniques across Latin America. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility using the OMNIBOT robotic platform.
Dr. Arturo Martinez is a general surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Surgeon of Excellence. He specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Martinez has trained at the prestigious Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.
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.