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Inguinal hernia surgery in Tijuana typically costs from $2,800 to $4,800 depending on the surgical technique and clinic tier. Patients save around 67% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $7,500 on average. Most surgical packages in Tijuana include the surgeon fee, anesthesia, hospital stay, and ground transfers from the San Diego border.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Tijuana serves as Mexico’s primary destination for California-based patients seeking affordable, high-volume surgical expertise. Local surgeons often hold American College of Surgeons (ACS) memberships and perform thousands of minimally invasive procedures. Hospital Angeles Tijuana and Advance Health Medical Center offer specialized logistics for international travelers. This depth of experience often results in shorter recovery times at a fraction of US costs.
| Mexico | Turkey | Austria | |
| Inguinal hernia surgery | from $1,500 | from $2,700 | from $3,500 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Inguinal hernia surgery 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 Inguinal hernia surgery 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 Inguinal hernia surgery journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 - Discharge Day
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2 - 4 Rehabilitation
Please note that each patient"s recovery may vary and the timeline provided is a general guideline.
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.