Mexico Medical Tourism
Medical tourism is not a new phenomenon. As people who live and cross the border on an almost daily basis, we’re extremely familiarized with the idea of seeking medical assistance in another country. The reasons why people seek this external service vary, but one of the main ones is that the treatment they need is not available in their location and if it is, the cost is not accessible.
At first, medical tourism was known as “those who traveled from less-developed countries to major medical centers in highly developed countries for treatment unavailable at home”[1].
However, a new trend has arisen: citizens of highly developed countries choose to bypass care offered in their own communities and travel to less developed areas of the world to receive a wide variety of medical services. This is due to more available pricing and failures in their country’s healthcare system.
At least 2 million people from all over the world visit Tijuana yearly to receive medical treatment and wellness services. At Tijuana, you can obtain quality attention for just a small fraction of the price charged in the United States, Canada or Europe for the very same medical service.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune[2], medical tourism in Tijuana dates back to the 1960s and is now among the world’s leaders in medical service, with impressive new infrastructure and professional board-certified specialists. The most popular available specialties are plastic aesthetic surgery, lap band and bariatric surgery, oral care and eye care.
Bariatric Surgery Medical Tourism
Our practice is renowned as a top bariatric center and treatment destination for patients from all over the world. With our experience and proven success, we can expertly perform your bariatric surgery and help with your medical tourism arrangements for your visit to our center in Tijuana, Mexico. Dr. Liza María Pompa González and her team make bariatric surgery and treatment for international patients as simple as possible so that each patient can quickly get started on their journey to achieve their weight loss goals. Our experienced staff can walk you through each step of the process and provide answers to all of your questions.
Why Choose LIMARP® for Bariatric Surgery
The number of medical tourists increases each year and Tijuana has become one of the main places in Mexico patients come to for medical attention. From the wide variety of specialists that practice here to the booming industrial and technological innovations, there are no limits to the medical services that can be found in this city. So, why should you choose LIMARP®?
The services we provide don’t only include the surgery and postoperative attention, but we aim to give you a well-rounded experience wherein you’re treated with the highest standards so that your stay is not only safe and comfortable, but enjoyable. Our personalized integrative program, which caters to each patient’s needs includes different services, which we will explain below.
Evaluation
You can begin this process by contacting us through the online contact form on our website or by calling LIMARP® directly. Your initial consultation can be done by phone or email, depending on which method is most convenient for you. Through this consultation, Dr. Pompa González can discuss your weight loss goals with you and can use that information to determine which weight loss program or surgery is right for you. After your consultation, you will meet with a physician near you and send your medical history and clinical evaluation for Dr. Pompa González to review. Once she has reviewed your medical history and determined if surgery is appropriate for you, she can pre-approve you for surgical treatment.
Scheduling Your Trip to Mexico
A member of our experienced staff will contact you to schedule your surgery once you have been pre-approved. We will let you know what dates we have available and you can choose what will work best with your schedule. We will also inform you about how many days total you will need to plan for your trip, based on your surgery and expected recovery time. Once your surgery is scheduled and as part of the medical tourism, our staff can assist you in your travel and transportation arrangements. We can reserve your accommodations and schedule transportation to and from the airport. All you have to do is book your flight.
Arrival to Tijuana
Our center is connected with the Tijuana Grand Hotel, making it completely optional for you to leave our facilities during your stay. The Grand Hotel has a lot to offer, including a pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, fitness center, shops, dry cleaning service, and baby-sitting service. The hotel also boasts three restaurants, all of which can cater to Dr. Pompa González’s specially created pre or postoperative diets to help keep you on track. You will be perfectly comfortable in the spa-like atmosphere, while enjoying beautiful views all around.
Begin Your Journey
You are never alone! As part of the boom in medical tourism in Tijuana, Mexico, LIMARP® can help you arrange successful and convenient bariatric and travel experiences. Our services are not only limited to bariatric surgery, but also extend to some types of plastic surgeries.
Contact Us to Learn More
If you want to learn more about medical tourism in Tijuana, Mexico and the services we provide, schedule an appointment with one of our doctors. We can help determine the right treatment for you. Contact us online anytime or give us a call at (619) 373-0229.
References
[1] Horowitz MD, Rosensweig JA, Jones CA. Medical tourism: globalization of the healthcare marketplace. MedGenMed. 2007 Nov 13;9(4):33. PMID: 18311383; PMCID: PMC2234298.
[2] “Opinion: Tourists come to Tijuana for food, beer, culture, surgery — and more recently, housing”. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2022-07-10/food-beer-culture-surgery-tijuana. (Accessed November 11, 2022).