Hospital Cyntar Tijuana
Hospital Cyntar Tijuana
Mexico, Tijuana
Ariel Ortiz Largadere
30 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Surgery in Tijuana typically costs from $4,500 to $11,000 depending on the complexity, technique, and clinician expertise. Patients save around 80% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $27,500 on average. Most quotes include surgeon fees, anesthesia, and facility use, though localized travel logistics like border transfers often represent additional value.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Tijuana is Mexico's primary hub for cross-border surgical care. It manages more North American patients than any other regional city. This high volume creates a unique value-per-case ratio. For example, Hospital Angeles Tijuana specializes in complex logistics for international travelers. Meanwhile, surgeons like Dr. Arturo Martinez hold SRC Surgeon of Excellence certificates. This concentration of verified expertise ensures US-equivalent safety standards at regional rates.
| Mexico | Turkey | Austria | |
| Surgery | from $3,500 | from $2,000 | from $12,000 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | from $1,500 | from $1,500 | from $3,500 |
| Stomach resection | from $15,000 | from $16,470 | from $22,000 |
| Rectal Prolapse Surgery | from $5,500 | from $3,500 | from $10,000 |
| Rectal Bleeding Surgery | from $1,800 | from $1,500 | from $5,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for 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 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 Surgery journey.
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4 - Post-operation
Day 5 to Day 7 - Hospitalization
Week 1 to Week 2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3
Week 4
Week 6
Each individual"s recovery process and timeline may vary. Always follow your doctor"s advice.
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.