Best Doctors in Mexicali, Mexico — TOP 9

Dr. Joaquin Ayala Del Muro is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Hospital de la Familia. He is best known for complex facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures. Dr. Ayala Del Muro completed a fellowship in Brazil under the late Ivo Pitanguy. He maintains a medical record with zero lawsuits or patient deaths.

• Specializes in deep plane facelifts, mommy makeovers, and post-bariatric surgery.
• Performs Vaser liposuction, breast augmentation, and eyelid surgery.
• Treats patients at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Works at a clinic featured in CNN and The New York Times.

Dr. Marco Sariñana has performed 2,000+ weight loss surgeries and 1,000 cosmetic procedures. He is a dual specialist at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. Dr. Sariñana specializes in combining bariatric and aesthetic surgeries for full body transformations. He serves as Secretary of the National Council of Aesthetic Surgery.

• Holds a Master's Certification in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
• Performs gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric balloon procedures.
• Works at a CSG-accredited boutique facility near the US-Mexico border.

Dr. Ismael Avila is a urological surgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He has performed 3,000+ urological and oncological surgeries. Dr. Avila pioneered the first organ transplant unit in Baja California. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Urologists and the Council of General Surgeons.

• Performs complex procedures including prostatectomies, nephrectomies, and bladder reconstructions.
• Former General Director of the General Hospital of Mexicali.
• Served as a council member for the Mexican Society of Urologists.
• Treats conditions such as kidney stones, prostate cancer, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Alfonso Ponce is an ENT specialist and plastic surgeon at Hospital de la Familia. He holds double board certifications in otolaryngology and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Ponce treats ear, nose, and throat conditions alongside facial cosmetic procedures. He works at a CSG-accredited facility located near the US-Mexico border.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, tipoplasty, and facial thread lifts.
• Performs complex ENT surgeries including tumor removals and throat procedures.
• Completed fellowships in aesthetic neck surgery and facial reconstruction in Tijuana.
• Obtained his medical training and residency at prestigious Mexican specialty centers.

Dr. Juan Bustamante is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He specializes in traumatology, sports medicine, and spinal surgery. He completed a specialized fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy in the USA. Dr. Bustamante treats international patients near the US-Mexico border at a CSG-accredited facility.

• Completed a fellowship at Hughston Sport Medicine Hospital in Georgia, USA.
• Held a scholarship from the Mexican Society of Orthopedic Investigation.
• Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
• Maintains membership in the Latin American Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Dr. Jose Rojas is a fertility specialist and a founder of Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He specializes in gynecology and obstetrics surgery. Dr. Rojas is certified by the Mexican Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics Surgery. He performs procedures for complex cases like endometriosis and polycystic ovaries.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and uterine fibroid removal.
• Completed surgical training at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California.
• Works at a CSG-accredited clinic located near the US-Mexico border.
• Treats patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Alejandro Lira is an experienced urologist in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara in 2005. He completed urology training at UNAM in Mexico City and received surgeon certification in 2011.

He is a member of the Mexican Council of Urologists. He attends urology events regularly. After certification, he returned to Tijuana and works with hospitals across the city.

He is a Tijuana native and speaks English. He is available for consultations and surgical care after review of medical reports.

Dr Roberto Hernandez-Pena is a neurosurgeon. He earned his MD at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California and completed neurosurgery training in Mexico City, followed by a neurology/neurosurgery fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

He is part of a two-surgeon neurosurgical team with Dr Nestor Rodriguez, who completed a fellowship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Together they bring more than 18 years of surgical experience and are recognized as one of the leading neurosurgery teams in Mexicali.

Dr Roberto Hernandez Pena is a neurosurgeon based in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He works with fellow neurosurgeon Dr Nestor Rodriguez. Together, they perform 30 to 60 neurosurgeries each month.

Dr Hernandez Pena trained in the United States and Canada. He uses the latest technology in all surgical procedures.