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How Much Does Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Cost in Tijuana?

Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) in Tijuana typically costs from $4,200 to $7,800. Total costs depend on the surgical technique used, surgeon experience, and any specific health factors like a high BMI. In the US, similar procedures cost around $22,000 on average. Patients save around 70% compared to the US. Most packages in Tijuana include surgical fees, preoperative tests, local transfers, and several nights of recovery accommodation.

  • Technique and complexity: Advanced laparoscopic or improved gastric sleeve methods may influence the total price.
  • Clinical factors: High BMI or previous abdominal surgeries may add 15-20% to the base cost.
  • Ancillary procedures: Synchronous repairs like hiatal hernia treatment typically increase fees by 10-15%.
  • Logistical inclusions: Comprehensive packages often include bariatric nutrition plans and ground transportation from the border.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Tijuana serves as Mexico's primary hub for weight loss surgery due to its unique border location. Many clinics here maintain US certifications like JCI or ACS. LIMARP Bariatric Surgery Center, for instance, holds Global Healthcare Accreditation. For the best value, look for clinics led by surgeons designated as "Surgeon of Excellence" by the Surgical Review Corporation.

MexicoThe USATurkey
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)from $5,880from $18,000from $3,200
Da Vinci Gastric Sleeve Surgeryfrom $9,000from $24,000from $7,000
Data verified by Bookimed as of August 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 230 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Packages in Tijuana — August 2026

Procedure type
Gastric sleeve before and after results at HOSPITAL CYNTAR TIJUANA, 135 lbs weight loss
Gastric sleeve before and after results at HOSPITAL CYNTAR TIJUANA – 159 lbs weight loss
Gastric sleeve before and after results at HOSPITAL CYNTAR TIJUANA, 140 lbs weight loss
Before and after gastric sleeve surgery at HOSPITAL CYNTAR TIJUANA, -88 lbs weight loss result
30 years of experience

IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve
  • Technique: IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve
  • Ariel Ortiz Largadere led a 19,801-patient bariatric outcomes study with a 1.2% morbidity rate and zero mortality.
  • OBESITY CONTROL CENTER is internationally accredited and integrates robotic, AI-supported surgery for global patients in a binational hub.
  • Included Services: Post-operative care, 3 meals per day by a nutritionist, 24-hour nurse services, ECG, hotel, consultation with a doctor, general anesthesia, preoperative tests, blood tests, medications, follow-up examination, post-op medications, consultation with an anesthesiologist, anti-HIV test, consultation with a surgeon, shampoo and lotion, consultation with a physician, follow-up visit, consultation with a nutritionist, consultation with a bariatric surgeon, 4-star hotel, shuttle bus to airport/clinic/hotel (2 trips), Coffee Zone, weight loss support.
  • Stay Info: 2 days in the hospital and 1 day in a 4-star hotel, both included in the price.

Best Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Clinics in Tijuana: 4 Verified Options and Prices

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Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Overview in Mexico

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 60 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Ariel Ortiz Largadere

30 years of experience

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.

  • Specializes in gastric sleeve, bypass, and metabolic surgery.
  • Reported a 1.2% morbidity rate over 20 years of clinical data.
  • President of the Tourism Council of Baja California.
  • Directs the Academy of Surgical Innovation for global education.
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Arturo Martinez

30 years of experience

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.

  • Board certified by the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
  • Maintains double certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
  • Works at Hospital Cyntar, a JCI-accredited facility in Mexico.
  • Serves as an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.
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Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez

24 years of experience
  • Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez specializes in Gastric sleeve surgery.
  • Employs minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques for Sleeve gastrectomy.
  • Utilizes high-resolution imaging and advanced stapling methods.
  • International practice in Mexico, member of Harvard Alumni Association.
  • Certified by Mexican Council of Surgery in general and bariatric surgery.
  • Fellow of American College of Surgeons, active in bariatric surgery groups.
  • Offers online consultations for Gastric sleeve surgery patients globally.
  • Speaks English and Spanish, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

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Updated: 03/17/2024
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