CeMar Surgery is a bariatric hospital in Tijuana, Mexico. The facility specializes in weight loss surgery and bariatric endoscopy. Patients can choose between laparoscopic gastric sleeve, bypass, and SADI-S procedures. The hospital also offers non-surgical options like the Orbera and Spatz3 gastric balloons. Its medical team includes board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nutritionists.
CeMar provides a multidisciplinary care pathway for obesity treatment. Programs include six months of follow-up with a nutritionist and fitness coach. Surgical teams use FDA-approved staple systems from Ethicon and Medtronic. Patients have reported losing up to 75 pounds within six months. Bilingual coordination is available for all international visitors. Stays include private rooms and round-trip transfers from San Diego Airport.
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