Bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Lose weight, gain moments
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revision surgery with two certified bariatric surgeons, a full-service hospital and a bilingual team, 25 minutes from San Diego.
Dr. Ari Salgado · Dr. Martín Orduño
Two bariatric surgeons, one team for your surgery
At Bariatric Care Center your operation is planned and performed by two general and bariatric surgeons who work side by side, from the first video call to your last follow-up.
Dr. Ari Salvador Salgado Rodríguez
Advanced laparoscopy, done with skill and warmth
General surgeon trained at UNAM, dedicated to gastrointestinal, advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. He explains every option in plain language, in English or Spanish.
Dr. Martín Orduño
Bariatric and robotic surgery with a humane approach
Bariatric surgeon, Chief of Surgeons at Blue Tower Hospital and trained in robotic bariatric surgery. Member of the American College of Surgeons and IFSO.
Patients from the United States
Weight-loss surgery in Mexico, 25 minutes from San Diego
We pick you up at San Diego airport and take care of the hotel, the hospital, your tests and your follow-up. One coordinator, one plan and everything in writing.
General & laparoscopic surgery
Gallbladder and hernia surgery through millimeter incisions
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, inguinal and hiatal hernia repair with all-inclusive packages: less pain, a shorter hospital stay and a faster return to your life.
Gastric sleeveGastric bypassMini gastric bypassRevision surgeryRobotic bariatric surgeryGallbladder surgeryInguinal herniaHiatal herniaAcid reflux surgeryLaparoscopic surgeryHyperbaric chamberBariatric nutritionMedical tourism TijuanaWeight-loss surgery Mexico
Procedures
11 procedures, one team
From weight-loss surgery to gallbladder and hernia repair, almost always laparoscopic.
Gastric sleeve
The gastric sleeve is the most requested weight-loss surgery in the world.
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Gastric bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been performed for more than fifty years.
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Revision surgery
When a previous weight-loss surgery did not give the expected result, or brought problems such as reflux, a revision can correct or convert it.
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Gallbladder surgery
Gallstones that cause pain do not go away on their own. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small incisions and is one of…
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Inguinal hernia
A bulge in the groin that appears when you cough, lift or stand is almost always an inguinal hernia.
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Hiatal hernia & reflux
Heartburn every day, regurgitation at night or a cough that will not go away can come from a hiatal hernia.
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Recovery & support
Bariatric Care Center
Bariatric and general surgery in Tijuana’s Zona Río
Bariatric Care Center is a general and bariatric surgery practice in Tijuana's Zona Río. It brings together two surgeons, Dr. Ari Salgado and Dr. Martín Orduño, who share one way of working: a clear diagnosis, minimally invasive surgery whenever it is the best option and close follow-up.
Most people who come to us have tried for years to lose weight. Others arrive with gallbladder attacks, a hernia or reflux that no longer responds to medication. In every case the work starts with listening, and it ends only when you understand what you have and what your options are.
2bariatric surgeons with a general surgery specialty
11procedures explained step by step
25minutes by car from San Diego airport
2languages: English and Spanish
Our surgeons
2 bariatric surgeons, one team
Before you decide, meet the people who will operate on you: their training, their licenses and the professional bodies they belong to.
Dr. Ari Salvador Salgado Rodríguez
Dr. Ari Salvador Salgado Rodríguez is a general surgeon in Tijuana dedicated to gastrointestinal surgery, advanced laparoscopy and obesity surgery.
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Dr. Martín Orduño
Dr. Martín Orduño is a bariatric surgeon in Tijuana known for combining surgical experience with a humane, compassionate approach.
View profile and credentialsOur surgeons’ training, colleges and boards
American College of SurgeonsIFSOCMCOEMConsejo Mexicano de Cirugía GeneralAsociación Mexicana de Cirugía GeneralColegio de Cirujanos Bariatras de Baja CaliforniaUNAMUABCUMSNHBlue Tower Hospital
Why choose us
4 reasons you can verify
Surgery needs no promises. This is what you will find here.
Certified surgeons, named on this page
You will know who operates on you before you travel: two surgeons with a general surgery specialty and training in bariatric surgery, with their credentials in plain view.
A full-service hospital
Surgery takes place in a hospital with operating rooms, intensive care, laboratory and imaging on site. Not in an office, not in a day clinic.
Minimally invasive by default
Laparoscopic surgery through incisions of a few millimeters: less pain, a shorter stay and a faster return to your routine.
With you before, during and after
Internal medicine evaluation, nutrition and psychological guidance, a hyperbaric session and follow-up visits, in person or by video call.
Patients from the United States
One package, everything handled
For patients traveling from the United States, the package covers everything from the moment you land in San Diego to your follow-up at home. Airfare is not included.
- Ground transportation from and to San Diego airport
- Hotel stay minutes from the hospital
- Hospital fees at a full-service hospital
- Surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgical team fees
- Pre-operative tests and internal medicine evaluation
- Nutrition guidance before and after surgery
- Post-operative medication related to your surgery
- Follow-up support once you are home
- Day 1 · ArrivalOur driver meets you at San Diego airport and takes you across the border to your hotel in Tijuana, about 25 minutes away.
- Day 2 · Tests and surgeryLab work, electrocardiogram and internal medicine evaluation. With the results in hand, you meet your surgeon and go into surgery.
- Day 3 · RecoveryYou recover in a private hospital room with nursing care, start walking and begin clear liquids.
- Day 4 · DischargeAfter the surgeon's review you are discharged with written instructions and driven back to San Diego.
Published prices
4 surgeries with the price in plain view
All-inclusive packages in a full-service hospital, as advertised by the clinic in Mexican pesos. Ask for your quote in US dollars and about financing.
Gastric sleeve
$59,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Surgical fees
- 1-night hospital stay
- Hyperbaric chamber session
Hiatal hernia & reflux
$45,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Surgical fees
- 1-night hospital stay
- Follow-up visits
Gallbladder surgery
$38,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Electrocardiogram
- Surgical fees
- 24-hour hospital stay
Inguinal hernia
$34,000 MXN
- Evaluation by an internal medicine physician
- Lab work
- Electrocardiogram
- Surgical fees
- Same-day discharge
- Follow-up visits
Prices in Mexican pesos as published by the clinic on its social media; they may change. Your final quote is given in writing after your evaluation.
How to get started
From the first message to follow-up, in 4 steps
Tell us about you
Send the form or a WhatsApp message with your height, weight and medical history. A coordinator answers your questions.
Evaluation with the surgeon
A video call or in-person visit to review your case, confirm whether you are a candidate and choose the procedure.
Date, diet and travel plan
You receive your quote in writing, your pre-op diet and, if you are traveling, your pickup and hotel details.
Surgery and follow-up
Pre-op tests, surgery, hospital stay and a follow-up plan with nutrition that continues once you are home.
From our social media
What we share every week
Packages, procedures and patient guides, as posted in Spanish on our channels. Tap a post to read more about that procedure.
BMI calculator
Are you a candidate? Start with your BMI
Body mass index relates your weight to your height. It is the first number a surgeon looks at.
—your BMI
Enter your height and weight to see your result.
- Under 18.5Underweight
- 18.5 – 24.9Healthy weight
- 25 – 29.9Overweight
- 30 – 34.9Obesity class I
- 35 – 39.9Obesity class II
- 40 or moreObesity class III
BMI is a reference. It does not tell muscle from fat and does not replace a medical evaluation. The calculator does not store or send your data.
Blog
Understand first, decide better
Patient guides written in plain language.
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FAQ
Before you decide
Who is a good candidate for bariatric surgery?
In general, adults with a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 or higher with conditions related to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. Some people with a BMI between 30 and 35 are also candidates. It is confirmed at your evaluation.
Is it safe to have surgery in Tijuana?
Safety depends on who operates and where. Here you know both surgeons by name, with their training and licenses, and surgery takes place in a hospital with intensive care, laboratory and imaging on site.
How long do I need to stay?
Patients traveling from the US usually plan four days: arrival, pre-op tests, surgery with a hospital night, and discharge after the surgeon's review.
What does the package include?
For US patients: ground transportation from and to San Diego airport, hotel, hospital, surgeon and team fees, pre-op tests, nutrition guidance, post-op medication and follow-up. Airfare is not included.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the procedure and your BMI. You receive a detailed quote in writing before you commit to anything. The clinic's published prices in Mexican pesos are on the packages page.
Request your evaluation
Start with the bariatric questionnaire
Fill it out with as much information as possible so the surgeon can make an accurate analysis of your case. You can also call us or message us on WhatsApp.
- Mexico · where surgery takes placeBlue Tower Hospital, Vía Oriente 9750, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C.
- USA · administrative address4370 Palm Ave., San Diego, California 92154
- HoursVisits by appointment