Ismael Avila
39
years of experience
3.8
Rating

Ismael Avila

  • Specialization: Urological surgeon
  • 39 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    Spanish
  • Workplace: Mexico, Mexicali, Hospital de la Familia
  • Has performed over 3,000 urological and oncological surgical procedures and is a member of the Mexican Society of Urologists and Oncology.

    Dr. Ismael Avila Iniguez is a certified General Surgeon and Urologist. He trained at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and UNAM. He has performed over 3,000 urological and oncological surgeries. Dr. Avila helped establish organ transplant units in Baja California and has improved cancer care in the region.

    He is certified by the Mexican Councils of General Surgery and Urology. Dr. Avila has served as General Director and active surgeon at the General Hospital of Mexicali. He is a member of the Mexican Societies of Urology and Oncology. He has received several awards for his clinical and academic work.

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25 patient verified reviews
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Rating breakdown
Doctor
4.3/5
staff
4.2/5
Facilities
4.3/5
Language assistance
4.0/5
Support
3.9/5
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Anonymous • Brazilian Butt Lift
United States of America
Jul 6, 2025
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The hospital advertised was not the one I went to. The operating room was thrown together i my opinion. Hardly anyone spoke English so I had a difficult time with the forms. I didn't even get a copy. After the surgery I was left on my back overnight night and was told I'll be ok. Once finally discharged the next morning, I only received antibiotics and ibuprofen. No instructions on how and what to do afterwards. I felt like they did what they was supposed to and dropped me off in the streets to fend for myself
How close it was from my home
The facility, language barrier and no instructions
Harrison King • Facelift
United States of America
Jun 25, 2025
Verified review.
The surgeon was good but the coordinator Carlo made too many mistakes. 1. Didn’t book continuous days at hotel. 2. As a result, I was kicked out of room the day I was in surgery. . 2. Need more after care days to remove drainage. I was abruptly kicked out of TJ while I was still feeling weak. Needed more days in Tijuana. At least 2 more. Return to America and no one wanted to remove drainage tubes. 3. The day nurse talked bad about me to everyone. The night nurse , Paulina was perfect. I would never recommend surgery in Mexico. No need to go viral with this because all of USA know this. Mexican are much better at picking fruits!
Rory • Gynecomastia surgery
Canada
Feb 6, 2023
Verified review.
Hospital fine, clean decent staff Got gynecomastia surgery, emintha into healing moderately okay results, had maybe grade one maybe grade 2 gyno, got glands removed as I was very lean, Surgeon made long incisions, along my chest, have two ling 3 Inch scars on either side of my nipples on both side of my chest Fland wasn't fully removed on my left side so have recurring gyno, Need steriod injection to help with scaring, surgeon isn't competent enough to go through the nipples to leave no scarring, Pictures they send of before and after are a lie, Probably look worse than before cant take my top off after, The response to this was get laser treatment or steriod injections Sub par save your money go somewhere else Probably the same for most procedures they do
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Just terrible really
Diana • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
United States of America
Nov 9, 2021
Verified review.
Terrible surgeon. Will not take the time to speak with you, when he does he knows limited English and is very very rushed. The first time me he gave me results that were so drastic I looked like a pig or someone from who-ville. I had to pay for a second surgery for him to give me my old nose but even worse! (Again super rushed, had zero time to make a decision). Absolutely awful experience. Scary. He refused to even try to fix my nose now for another 6 months. Even though I offered to pay again. Have to date and see friends humiliated with a half finished face. Go to someone with talent and who actually cares. He doesn’t. You are just a number to the surgeons there.
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Terrible surgeon. Will not take the time to speak with you, when he does he knows limited English and is very very rushed. The first time me he gave me results that were so drastic I looked like a pig or someone from who-ville. I had to pay for a second surgery for him to give me my old nose but even worse! (Again super rushed, had zero time to make a decision). Absolutely awful experience. Scary. He refused to even try to fix my nose now for another 6 months. Even though I offered to pay again. Have to date and see friends humiliated with a half finished face. Go to someone with talent and who actually cares. He doesn’t. You are just a number to the surgeons there. I saved for so long for this surgery and got nothing. I’m just so sad.
Donna Henry • Liposuction of the Thigh
United States of America
Aug 13, 2024
Verified review.
I couldn't ask for any better
My medical team with carlos was great. I couldn't ask for any better. From start to finish, he was always available. He speaks perfect English. He checked on me daily. The price quotes did not change. Dr aylana is very knowledgeable in his field. In the consultation he asked me what my expectations were. He didn't try to talk me into any procedures I didn't need. He was honest about what he could do. Having medical procedures abroad is different from the US. It is still safe for fraction of the price.
My medical advisor. My doctor. And Veronica at the beauty clinic.
Language barrier between nurses and patients. I did not like the faja that was recommended. Do not buy in tiajuana. Buy from Amazon. It's cheaper and fit better.
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I wish I would have brought my own thermometer and blood pressure cuff. This way you can keep up with your vitals after surgery. Brought chux pads from the US.
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Qualifications

Dr. Ismael Avila Iniguez

Education

Graduated from the Medical Faculty of the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG) in General Surgery. Dr. Avila was given the honors of the best student for 7th and 8th semester. 1979 (3.9 GPA throughout his entire degree ).

Received his degree in the Specialty of Urology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). 1991

Became certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgeons, 1988 – Present Became certified by the Mexican Council of Urologists , 1991 – Present

Professional Experience

Interned at the ‘ Vicente D’Antoni’ Hospital in Honduras during his studies , 1980

Became the urologist surgeon for the Mexican Social Security Association , 1991 – 1998

Active medical surgeon for the General Hospital of Mexicali, Baja California, 1992- Present

General Director of the General Hospital of Mexicali, 1999

Active Urology surgeon in Hospital Hispano Americano and the General Hospital in Mexicali , 1999 – present

Memberships, Associations and Recognitions

Awarded as the School of Medicine ( UAG ) ‘ Best Student’ for 1th and 8th semester Member of the Mexican Society of Urologists , 2001 – Present

Recognition by the Mexican Society of Urologists for participating in the International committee of Urologist, 1992

Recognition by the General Hospital in Mexicali for his outstanding labor work in the development of all medical services, 1999

Recognition by the association of Transplants and Renal patients A.C. and the I.S.S.T.E. Union of pensions for becoming a Pioneer in the organ transplant unit in the State of Baja California.

Council member of the Mexican Society of Urologist, 2003 – 2009

Member of the Mexican society of Oncology, 2007 – present

Considerations

Dr. Ismael Avila has performed over 3,000 Urological and Oncological surgical procedures including implants, cancer care, and transplant infusion. He regularly attends seminars in both the United States and Mexico such as the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association and the National Congress of Oncology and Urology.

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