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Quality Healthcare Minutes from the US Border

Average Savings

40-65%

vs typical prices in many patients' home countries

Quick Facts

Medical cities

3

Popular procedures

4

Peak season

November to April

International patients (yearly)

Over 1.2 million

Why Choose Mexico?

Mexico offers convenient access from the US and Canada, modern private hospitals, and specialist centers in border cities and resort destinations.

Close to home

Border cities like Tijuana make it easy to drive or take short flights from the US and Canada.

US & Canada-trained doctors

Many surgeons and dentists have training or board certification links with the US and Canada.

Meaningful savings

Typical savings of 40–65% on dental, bariatric, and cosmetic procedures versus US self-pay prices.

Short travel & recovery

Short flights and driveable distances make it realistic to combine consults, treatment, and follow-up.

Popular Procedures

Dental Implants

Typical cost: $900 - $1,800 per implant

Recovery: 3-6 months

Top cities: Tijuana, Cancun, Los Algodones

Mexico is famous for dental tourism with same-day procedures and immediate results.

Bariatric Surgery

Typical cost: $4,500 - $8,000

Recovery: 2-4 weeks

Top cities: Tijuana, Monterrey

Cosmetic Surgery

Typical cost: $2,000 - $6,500

Recovery: 1-3 weeks

Top cities: Tijuana, Mexico City

Orthopedic Surgery

Typical cost: $6,000 - $15,000

Recovery: 4-8 weeks

Top cities: Tijuana, Mexico City

Top Medical Cities

Tijuana for medical travel

Tijuana

Walk across the US border or fly into San Diego (20 minutes away).

Border city offering immediate access from San Diego with world-class medical facilities.

Cancun for medical travel

Cancun

Direct flights from major US cities including Miami, New York, and Los Angeles.

Tropical resort destination ideal for combining treatment with Caribbean recovery.

Mexico City for medical travel

Mexico City

Direct flights from all major US and Canadian cities daily.

Capital city with premier hospitals and internationally trained specialists.

Accredited Medical Facilities

Mexico has a mix of JCI-accredited and nationally accredited private hospitals in border cities, resort areas, and major metros, popular with US and Canadian patients.

Hospital Ángeles Tijuana

Hospital Ángeles Tijuana

Tijuana, Mexico

Border hospitalPrivate

Large private hospital complex near the US border, frequently chosen by Americans for surgery and diagnostics.

Galenia Hospital

Galenia Hospital

Cancún, Mexico

PrivateResort area

Modern private hospital in Cancún serving international patients for surgery, oncology, and check-ups.

Centro Médico ABC

Centro Médico ABC

Mexico City, Mexico

Non-profitMexico City

Historic non-profit hospital in Mexico City with two campuses and strong reputation for complex care.

Hospital San José Tec de Monterrey

Hospital San José Tec de Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico

Teaching hospitalMonterrey

University-affiliated hospital in Monterrey known for advanced surgery, transplants, and high-acuity care.

Hospital CIMA Hermosillo

Hospital CIMA Hermosillo

Hermosillo, Mexico

PrivateNorthern Mexico

Private hospital in northern Mexico serving regional and cross-border patients with surgical and medical services.

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