What Should You Know about Mexico before the Trip?

Currency Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars) Best period for the trip December-April Language Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) Visa required for some countries Time difference with Europe 7 hours Time difference with the USA 1 hour Capital Mexico City Medical tourism center Mexico City Popular resorts Central and Southern Mexico

What hotel services are provided here?

In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

What Documents Are Required to Apply for a Visa to Mexico for Treatment?

Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents . Lists of documents includes: ID card confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire certificate of income and availability of funds insurance policy for a stay in Mexico (original and copy) 2 photos (5x6) visa receipt booking of flight and hotel medical opinion about the need for treatment.

Last updated: 7/28/2025

Best Surgery Clinics in Mexico: 18 Top-Rated Centers

The best clinics for Surgery in Mexico are those with proven outcomes, global accreditations, and transparent pricing. Bookimed has analyzed 60+ treatment cases across 18 partner clinics to rank them by success rates, safety, and value for international patients.

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Discover the Best Surgery Clinics in Mexico

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.

The best surgery clinics in Mexico hold JCI and General Health Council accreditations, operating in cities like Cancún, Coahuila, and Mexicali. According to Bookimed’s ranking, the top clinics are Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice, Hospital de la Familia, and Galenia Hospital. They stand out for board-certified surgeons, American College of Surgeons and ASMBS memberships, and over 16 years’ bariatric experience. When choosing a provider, look for international society memberships, national accreditations, and proven patient volumes, with cost-effective care. Always consult a qualified surgeon before making a decision.

Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice

Mexico, Cancún

Enrique Pliego Esquivel

10 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel, a gastrointestinal surgeon with 10 years of experience of experience and 900+ procedures performed, holds FACS credentials and ASMBS membership. Implanon removal at his practice may cost around $1,850 – typically covering all hospital and doctor fees, ambulatory surgery, and comprehensive online consultations. The clinic offers free video consultations and specializes in weight loss surgery with international patient care.

5.04 reviews

Price on request

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Hospital de la Familia

Mexico, Mexicali

Marco Sariñana

18 years of experience

Clinic is certified :

Dr. Marco Sariñana brings 18 years of experience of expertise with 2,000+ specialized surgeries performed. Implanon removal may cost around $1,900 – typically covering the procedure, 1-day hospital stay, and 2-night hotel accommodation. The all-inclusive package also adds airport transfers, pre-op tests, and medications. Hospital de la Familia is a 32-room boutique facility accredited by Mexico's Consejo de Salubridad General, located just 200 yards from the US border.

4.233 reviews

diagnostics
Abdominal CT Scan	$500 - $800
treatment
Surgery	$2,500 - $4,000

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Galenia Hospital

Mexico, Cancún

Clinic is certified :

Galenia Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center in Cancún, Mexico. Dr. Brenda Pastrana, surgical oncologist, specializes in oncology, surgery, and mammology. According to the clinic’s data, the success rate for mastectomy is 50%.

The hospital provides care exclusively for adults. Each year, around 10,000 patients choose Galenia Hospital for medical treatment. Most patients come from Latin America, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.

3.2

Price on request

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Dr. Rodrigo Prieto Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center - Guadalajara, Mexico

Mexico, Guadalajara

Clinic is certified :

5.0

diagnostics
Online consultation with Surgeon	$70

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Hospital Zambrano Hellion

Mexico, Monterrey

Hospital Zambrano Hellion is one of the well-known medical facilities in Monterrey, Mexico. Neurology, Dentistry, Otorhinolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat(ENT) are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Hospital Zambrano Hellion for healthcare.

4.0

Price on request

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My New Body Obesity Center

Mexico, Tijuana

Clinic is certified :

My New Body Obesity Center is a group of Bariatric Surgery Specialists that offers Weight Loss Surgical Solutions for patients all over the world in Tijuana, Mexico.With more than 5.000 laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgeries, and proven experience in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and complex revision surgery cases My New Body Obesity Center offers safe, effective and affordable bariatric surgeries

My New Body Obesity Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Tijuana, Mexico. Weight Loss Surgery, Surgery, Gastroenterology are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Colegio Mexicano de Cirugia para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabolicas, Fellow, American College of Surgeons. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose My New Body Obesity Center for healthcare.

5.0

Price on request

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Advance Health Medical Center

Mexico, Tijuana

Clinic is certified :

ADVANCE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER is a World Class Surgery Center with bilingual, prepared and trained staff to take care of any surgical and medical requirement around the best attention quality you are expecting.If your menstrual cramps are caused by an underlying disorder, such as endometriosis or fibroids, surgery to correct the problem may help reduce your symptoms

Advance Health Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Tijuana, Mexico. Spinal surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Advance Health Medical Center for healthcare.

4.1

Price on request

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OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic

Mexico, Guadalajara

Clinic is certified :

OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic is one of the well-known medical facilities in Guadalajara, Mexico. Weight Loss Surgery, Surgery, Gastroenterology are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by International College of Surgeons. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic for healthcare.

Price on request

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Baja Surgery Center

Mexico, Los Algodones

Clinic is certified :

Get treated by experts who are committed to your well-being. Baja Surgery Center is the only surgery center in Los Algodones, and offers preventive surgical care, focusing on same-day procedures in plastic, general, maxillofacial, orthopedic, othorinolaringology and urologic surgery. All of the practices performed at our surgery center are done by qualified doctors and follow every safety standard

Baja Surgery Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Los Algodones, Mexico. Orthopedics, Urology, Plastic Surgery are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Baja Surgery Center for healthcare.

4.6

Price on request

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Hospital Angeles Tijuana

Mexico, Tijuana

Clinic is certified :

In just over two decades, Angeles Hospital has radically transformed the practice of private medicine in Mexico and become a leader in medical tourism.Angeles Health International is the US based subsidiary of Angeles Hospital that helps coordinate the treatment of more North American medical travelers than any other hospital network globally

Hospital Angeles Tijuana is one of the well-known medical facilities in Tijuana, Mexico. Spinal surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, Consejo de Salubridad General. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Hospital Angeles Tijuana for healthcare.

4.0

Price on request

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Top 18 Clinics for Surgery in Mexico 2026 — Bookimed Insights

Based on 60+ patient requests for Surgery and data from 18 accredited partner clinics, Bookimed identified these top centers for treatment outcomes, doctor expertise, and patient experience. The table reflects real 2024-2026 treatment programs. Final costs depend on your individual case and treatment plan. Request a free quote for personalized pricing.

Rank	Clinic Name	Patient Rating	Country	Lead Doctor	experience	Techniques	Best For	Why It’s Ranked	Accreditations
#1	Dr. Enrique Pliego Private Practice	5.0 / 5 (4 reviews)	Cancún, Mexico	Enrique Pliego Esquivel	10+ years	Umbilical hernia repair, stomach resection, inguinal hernia surgery, hiatal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, lipoma removal, incisional hernia repair	Hernia repairs and abdominal surgeries	Specializes in hernia and abdominal procedures with 900+ surgeries performed. Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery and member of ASMBS. Offers transparent pricing with all-inclusive hospital fees.	American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Fellow, American College of Surgeons
#2	Hospital de la Familia	4.2 / 5 (33 reviews)	Mexicali, Mexico	Marco Sariñana	18+ years	Umbilical hernia repair, stomach resection, amputation, inguinal hernia surgery, cholecystectomy, lipoma removal, incisional hernia repair	Complex hernia repairs and abdominal surgeries	Specializes in various surgical procedures with modern operating rooms. Featured in major international media. Doctors have performed 3,000+ surgical procedures with a 91% patient recommendation rate.	Consejo de Salubridad General, Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología
#3	Galenia Hospital	3.2 / 5 (0 reviews)	Cancún, Mexico	—	—	Surgery	—	—	Joint Commission International , Accreditation Canada Diamond Status Level
#4	Dr. Rodrigo Prieto Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center - Guadalajara, Mexico	5.0 / 5 (0 reviews)	Guadalajara, Mexico	—	—	Online consultation with Surgeon	—	—	International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders Certificate
#5	Hospital Zambrano Hellion	4.0 / 5 (0 reviews)	Monterrey, Mexico	—	—	Umbilical hernia repair, inguinal hernia surgery, hiatal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy	Common abdominal surgeries	Offers a range of essential abdominal procedures with experienced surgeons. Affordable pricing compared to US clinics. English-speaking staff available for international patients.	—
#6	My New Body Obesity Center	5.0 / 5 (0 reviews)	Tijuana, Mexico	—	—	Inguinal hernia surgery, cholecystectomy	Bariatric and general surgery patients	Performs 5,000+ laparoscopic surgeries including gastric sleeve and bypass. Accredited by Colegio Mexicano de Cirugia para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabolicas.	Fellow, American College of Surgeons, Colegio Mexicano de Cirugia para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabolicas
#7	Advance Health Medical Center	4.1 / 5 (0 reviews)	Tijuana, Mexico	—	—	Surgery	—	—	Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva
#8	OLA Obesity & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic	— / 5 (0 reviews)	Guadalajara, Mexico	—	—	Surgery	—	—	International College of Surgeons
#9	Baja Surgery Center	4.6 / 5 (0 reviews)	Los Algodones, Mexico	—	—	Surgery	—	—	Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva
#10	Hospital Angeles Tijuana	4.0 / 5 (0 reviews)	Tijuana, Mexico	—	—	Surgery	—	—	Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, Consejo de Salubridad General