Advance Health Medical Center is a multispecialty facility in Tijuana, Mexico. The center focuses on plastic surgery, orthopedics, and bariatric surgery. Its surgical setup includes three operating rooms and an endosuite. The clinic also offers gender reassignment surgery with over 10 years of experience. A dedicated recovery house supports patients after surgery.
The medical team has over 15 years of experience with international patients. Orthopedic specialists bring 36 years of combined experience. Dr. Erik Márquez won first place in an international plastic surgery residents competition. Specialists are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and FILACP. All-inclusive logistics cover transport from San Diego Airport and accommodation.
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Advanced Dental Solutions is a private dental clinic in Tijuana treating 1,000 patients each year. It specializes in general and esthetic dental treatment. Patients come from the US, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.
Advanced Dental Solutions is a private dental clinic in Tijuana treating 1,000 patients each year. It specializes in general and esthetic dental treatment. Patients come from the US, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.
Dr. Manny Torres is a board-certified dental implant specialist at Del Prado Implants in Tijuana. He performs full-arch rehabilitation and same-day teeth procedures. Dr. Torres reviews every case for the clinic's virtual consultation program, where he manages surgical planning and implant site development to replicate natural tooth function.
Del Prado Implants is a private dental clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. It specializes in dental implants, full-arch restoration, and smile design. Pediatric dental care is also available. The clinic offers Same Day Teeth protocols for full-mouth rehabilitation. Qualified patients can receive temporary fixed teeth within 24 hours.
Dr. Manny Torres leads the team with around 10 years of experience. He is a board-certified specialist trained at Loma Linda University. The medical team includes eight doctors and specialized nursing staff. The clinic has completed hundreds of full-arch transformations. A lifetime warranty is offered on implants for compliant patients.
Del Prado Implants holds JCI accreditation and COFEPRIS registration. The clinic uses Straumann and Neodent implant systems. 3D digital planning and CBCT imaging are standard for all procedures. Most international patients travel from the United States. English-speaking support and coordinated border transportation are provided.
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