YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
TOTAL POUNDS LOST
LIVES CHANGED
Multidisciplinary
Approach
Our dedicated team of nutritionists, psychologists, and physical therapists collaborates to develop personalized and comprehensive weight loss plans that cater to your individual requirements. We address all aspects of your weight loss journey, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental well-being, ensuring your support throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phases.
US-Equivalent Certifications
We are accredited as an International Center of Excellence for Obesity by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), which signifies our adherence to the highest standards in patient safety, quality care, and demonstrated success. Our team provides care that not only meets but frequently surpasses the quality offered by leading U.S. hospitals, while simultaneously offering the convenience and personalized treatment experience in Tijuana, Mexico.
Affordability & World
Class Care
The cost of bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico is substantially lower compared to the United States, making it an exceptionally attractive option for patients seeking affordable bariatric solutions. Being situated in Tijuana, we offer world-class medical care at prices that are considerably more accessible. By selecting us for your bariatric treatment, you can fully concentrate on your well-being and recovery, without the burden of concealed costs.
Clinical
Intervention
We offer both surgical and non-surgical options based on your needs and weight loss goals. Dr. Pompa will determine the best option, ensuring the approach chosen aligns with your health profile and lifestyle.
Evidence-based
Education
We provide clear, evidence-based information about what to expect during your weight loss treatment and how to follow the steps before and after your bariatric surgery. We are always available to answer your questions.
Long-term
Follow Up
Our commitment to our patients doesn’t end after surgery. Our expert medical team carefully tracks your progress and provides on-going support, including follow-up appointments, guidance, and regular post-operatory calls.
Psychological
Support
Weight loss surgery doesn’t just change your body, it can also change your life in ways you might not expect. You may notice positive shifts in your self-esteem, confidence, and relationships. Our psychologists provide support and guidance during this transformative journey every step of the way.
Personalized
Nutrition Plan
Our nutritionists develop personalized weight loss plans that encompass recipes and comprehensive guidelines for your individual needs. These plans are meticulously crafted to foster the development of sustainable healthy habits, ensuring long-term success in your weight loss journey.
Custom
Fitness Plan
Regular exercise is crucial for achieving desired outcomes. Our fitness professionals create customized workout programs adapted to your weight loss objectives and progress, while acknowledging the specific challenges faced by bariatric patients.
Dr. Guillermo
López Espinosa
General and bariatric surgeon.
Surgeon of Excellence.
Dr. Josué
Torres Chávez
Chief of anesthesiology.
Master in specialized bariatric anesthesia.
Dr. Eduardo
Vázquez De La Mora
Internal medicine specialist.
RN. Blanca
Cuevas García
Certified surgical nurse. Specialized in nursing administration.
What are the main benefits of getting bariatric surgery in Mexico?
We understand that the idea of traveling to Mexico may pose some challenges due to the transportation or uneasiness of being in a foreign country, but there are many hospitals and clinics, ours included, that provide a comfortable and safe space if you’re visiting us from abroad. Aside from the difference in pricing, other benefits of having bariatric surgery in Mexico are that many cities in the country offer a relaxing environment and some patients even travel to Mexico early to enjoy vacation prior to surgery.
It can also provide privacy and discretion. If you’re uncomfortable with people knowing you are having weight loss surgery, you might choose to tell them that you are going on vacation to Mexico instead.
When it comes to our clinic in Tijuana, our practice is one of very few in the country that offers a complete and established integrative bariatric program with the purpose of providing each patient with a variety of weight loss options. Along with her multidisciplinary team, Dr. Liza María Pompa González creates personalized treatment plans to help each patient achieve their individual weight loss goals.
Our clinic is located at the most important medical tourism city in Mexico. Tijuana, the border city with San Diego, is located right next to the International Border between Mexico and the United States. Our clinic is just 15 minutes away from the border, right in the business district of Tijuana.
Our Tijuana clinic is certified as a COVID-19 safe space as it meets all protocols and prevention standards set by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program for Medical Travel Services and the Secretary of Sustainable Economy and Tourism of Baja California. We take pride in being one of the first medical clinics in Tijuana to obtain these accreditations.
What types of bariatric surgery are offered in Mexico?
To treat metabolic disease and obesity, there are several different bariatric surgeries options offered in Mexico, for example:
• Gastric sleeve: This is the most requested and practiced weight loss surgery worldwide. In this restrictive surgery, the stomach is given the shape of a tube that resembles a sleeve. This intervention allows the patient to control their food intake by consuming smaller portions. Patients with a BMI between 35 and 40 are eligible for this surgery.
• Gastric bypass: This is the second most popular weight loss surgery worldwide. A gastric bypass is meant for patients with a BMI higher than 40. During this procedure, the surgeon reduces the patient’s stomach to the size of a walnut and connects it to a distal part of the intestine. This technique not only limits the size of the stomach, but it also reduces the ability of the intestine to absorb calories. Therefore, this intervention changes the patient’s metabolism.
• Mini gastric bypass: This surgery is a less invasive alternative to the gastric bypass, especially for patients with a BMI higher than 35 that have two or more life threatening diseases associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or high cholesterol. This procedure provides the same, if not superior benefits to the gastric bypass and it is a more affordable alternative.
All surgeries are safe and highly effective. Patients that follow the dietary recommendations and maintain physically can see the most benefits out of their surgery. However, in very few cases, patients might regain the weight they lost in the long term if they return to old habits. In other cases, a patient that received a less invasive surgery might discover that they could have benefited more with a more invasive one. In these types of cases, a revision surgery might be necessary. This means that the surgeon modifies or enhances a surgical procedure that was done previously.
