{"id":12189,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/bariatric-surgery-mexicali\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T12:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:24:51","slug":"bariatric-surgery-mexicali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/bariatric-surgery-mexicali\/","title":{"rendered":"Bariatric Surgery in Mexicali, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#prices\">Prices<\/a><a href=\"#why\">Why Mexicali?<\/a><a href=\"#why_mtc\">Why MTC?<\/a><a href=\"#hospital\">Hospital & Surgeon<\/a><a href=\"#review\">Patient Review<\/a><a href=\"#reaching \">Reaching Mexicali<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p>Are you tired of trying to lose weight? Don\u2019t lose hope as<strong> bariatric surgery in Mexicali<\/strong> can help you shed those extra pounds.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"j-h4FzKLQ5Q\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j-h4FzKLQ5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Dr. Marco Sariu00f1ana: Bariatric Surgeon in Mexicali<\/h5><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"prices\" class=\"section-heading\">Cost of Weight Loss Surgery in Mexicali<\/h2>\n    rnrnIf you are wondering, u201cWhat is the cost of weight loss surgery in Mexicali?u201d, you may be surprised to learn that bariatric surgery here ranges from only <strong>$3,200 &#8211; $4,100<\/strong>.rn<\/p>\n<table class=\"mtc-table-with-border\">\n<caption><strong>WLS Cost Comparison<\/strong><\/caption>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Surgery<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Mexicali<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>USA<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>Canada<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Gastric Sleeve<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$4,100<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$14,900<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$15,424<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Gatsric Bypass<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$5,950<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$23,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$15,800<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Lap Band<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$4,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$14,500<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$18,750<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Gatric Balloon<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$3,200<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$8,150<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$11,500<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnThis means you end up <strong>saving nearly 70%<\/strong> of the cost back in the USA or Canada.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Start your weight loss journey!<\/h2><h3>Contact us for latest prices<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"why\" class=\"section-heading\">Why is Bariatric Service in Mexicali Cheaper?<\/h2>\n    rnrnThere are many reasons why weight loss surgery in Mexicali is cheaper than in the US and Canada.rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Stronger position of US Dollar in Mexico<span class=\"popup1\"><span id=\"myPopup1\" class=\"popuptext1\"><span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Pacific Standard<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Medical Tourism is Booming in Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Mexicali and other border towns continue to be popular for medical tourism...Americans crossing the borderu2014especially because they're taking advantage of the strong dollar'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/psmag.com\/economics\/medical-tourism-is-booming-in-mexico>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span>rn<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>u00a0Lower cost of living in Mexico than in the USA.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Expatistan<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Cost of living in the United States compared to Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'The cost of living in the United States is 138% more expensive than in Mexico'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.expatistan.com\/cost-of-living\/country\/comparison\/mexico\/united-states>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"popup2\">rn<span id=\"myPopup2\" class=\"popuptext2\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Unlike in the US, doctors arenu2019t subjugated to student loans. Therefore, the doctoru2019s fees are relatively low as they do not pass on their loan debt to the patients.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost of weight loss surgery in the United States and Canada can be prohibitive, especially if you have limited insurance coverage. Therefore, many Americans and Canadians explore the option of having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/weight-loss-surgery-mexico\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">weight loss surgery in Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"why_mtc\" class=\"section-heading\">Why Choose MTC?<\/h2>\n    rnrnMedical Tourism Corporation (MTC) is an international medical travel facilitation company registered in the State of Texas. <strong>Over 14 years<\/strong>, we have facilitated 4500+ patients in achieving their health goals.rnrnOur <strong>key features<\/strong> include:rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Screening doctors for credentials, experience, and past patient records<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Ensuring world-class treatment options at affordable rates<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Arranging shuttle and accommodation services<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Post-treatment follow-up<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Is Mexicali Safe for Medical Tourism?<\/h2>\n    rnrnAccording to the USA travel advisory, Baja California comes under Level 2, where you need to follow extreme caution while traveling.rnrnAlthough Mexicali is not listed in the u201cunsafe cityu201d list, the highway connecting Mexicali and Tijuana is marked u201criskyu201d because of poor cellular coverage and poor road conditions.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Travel.State.Gov<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Mexico Travel Advisory<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Due to poor cellular service and hazardous road conditions, ... There are no additional restrictions on travel for U.S. government employees in Baja California'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/mexico-travel-advisory.html>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Weight Loss Surgery Options in Mexicali, Mexico<\/h2>\n    rnrnObesity means having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Definition &amp; Facts for Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'.Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. BMI is a measure of your weight in relation to your height'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/bariatric-surgery\/definition-facts>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/span> An ideal candidate for weight loss surgery is if the BMI is u226540 or those who are obese and have comorbidities like diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Mayo Clinic<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Bariatric Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'bariatric surgery could be an option for you if: Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/bariatric-surgery\/about\/pac-20394258>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnThe following weight loss surgery options are available in Mexicali:rn<\/p>\n<h3>Gastric Sleeve in Mexicali<\/h3>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-60362 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Gastric Sleeve- Bariatric Surgery in Mexicali\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/06\/Gastric-Sleeve-Surgery-in-Mexicali.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Sleeve- Bariatric Surgery in Mexicali\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Gastric Sleeve Surgery<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>The doctor removes 15-20% of the stomach<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remaining portion of the stomach resembles a bananau00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The patient feels full sooner with less food intake<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to a study in 2017, nearly 73.0% of patients demonstrated sustained weight loss after five years<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>World Journal of Gastroenterology<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Five-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a primary procedure for morbid obesity: A prospective study<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'The overall success rate, defined when %EWL is &gt; 50%, ...82.1% after 4 years and 73.0% after 5 years'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.wjgnet.com\/1948-9366\/full\/v9\/i4\/109.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Less appetite due to loss of ghrelin hormone<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Irreversible leakage<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Journal of Heliyon<\/p>\n    <p><strong>The advantages and disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy; clinical laboratory to bedside review<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'.Bleeding, leakage and gastric fistulae are the most common intraoperative complications and postoperative complications after sleeve gastrectomy.'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Gastric Bypass in Mexicali<\/h3>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60386\" title=\"Gastric Bypass in Mexicali, Mexico\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/06\/Gastric-Bypass.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Bypass in Mexicali, Mexico\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Gastric Bypass Surgery<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>During <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/gastric-bypass-in-mexicali-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gastric bypass surgery in Mexicali<\/a>, a small stomach pouch is created utilizing a stapling technique.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The lower section of the small intestine is attached directly to the newly-created small pouch<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Fewer calories are absorbed as food bypasses the upper portion of the small intestine<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Long term weight loss<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Journal of F1000Prime Reports<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Quick fix or long-term cure? Pros and cons of bariatric surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Weight loss averages 65% for most patients with over 85% of patients losing and maintaining 50% initial excess weight loss'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3470459\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Dumping Syndrome, Malnutrition, Low blood sugar, Vomiting, Hernia<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Intragastric Balloon in Mexicali<\/h3>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60387\" title=\"Gastric Balloon Placement in Mexicali\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/06\/Gastric-Ballon.jpg\" alt=\"Gastric Balloon Placement in Mexicali\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Gastric Balloon Placement<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>A silicone balloon filled with saline is placed in the stomach<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>This balloon occupies space, making the patient feel full faster<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> Reversible procedure, no need for surgery<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Gatroenterology &amp; Hepatology<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Intragastric Balloons for Obesity Management<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'.The major advantage of intragastric balloons is that they preserve the anatomy of the stomach.'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/span>, non-invasive procedure.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Not all patients receive the same expected benefits.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Gatroenterology &amp; Hepatology<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Intragastric Balloons for Obesity Management<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Although these procedures are safer than surgery, not everybody will respond'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[10]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Duodenal Switch Surgery in Mexicali<\/h3>\n<p>rn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60388\" title=\"Duodenal Switch Surgery in Mexicali\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/06\/Duedonal-Switch.jpg\" alt=\"Duodenal Switch Surgery in Mexicali\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Duodenal Switch Surgery<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Two-part surgery:<\/strong> Gastric Sleeve + Duodenal Switch<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<strong>Gastric Sleeve<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>First, the surgeon removes 80% of the stomach.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<strong>Duodenal Switch<\/strong>rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li>Next, the end of the small intestine is joined with the stomach.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>The food then bypasses most of the small intestine.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Advantages:<\/strong> less food intake due to reduced stomach size andu00a0reduced absorption by the intestine,u00a0higher weight loss than gastric bypass<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Annals of Surgery<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Duodenal Switch Provides Superior Weight Loss in the Super-Obese (BMI u226550kg\/m2) Compared With Gastric Bypass<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'We demonstrate that DS provides a significant advantage over RYGB when comparing weight loss, percentage of excess body weight lost...several series have demonstrated that heavier patients tend to lose more absolute weight'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1856567\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[11]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong> Irreversible surgery, reflux, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, etc<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Journal of Obesity Surgery<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Duodenal Switch Is Superior to Gastric Bypass in Patients with Super Obesity when Evaluated with the Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS)<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'reflux, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, and problems with malodorous flatus were more common after BPD\/DS'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5562774\/>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[12]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<div class=\"quote\"><i class=\"mtc-quote\"><\/i><p class=\"content\">rnrnBariatric surgery and discussion with your physician can be very helpful with weight loss goals.rnrn<\/p><p class=\"source\"><strong>Dr. Carlos Cuenca<\/strong><\/p><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"hospital\" class=\"section-heading\">Bariatric Surgery Hospital in Mexicali<\/h2>\n    rnrnOur partner weight loss surgery hospital in Mexicali is Hospital de la Familia. It was founded in 2003 and is located just 200 yards from the <strong>California East border gate<\/strong>. Nearly 60% of its patients are from the USA.rnrn<div id=\"406\" class=\"listing-card listing-card-v2 listing-card--not-search listing-card-v2--portrait\"><div class=\"listing-card__left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-2024-10-07T170400.179.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hospital de la Familia Mexicali, Mexico blog card image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-2024-10-07T170400.179.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Untitled-design-2024-10-07T170400.179-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center\"><div class=\"listing-card__center__name_cover\"><h5 class=\"listing-card__center__name\"><a id=\"clinic_carousel_1\" href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/get-free-pricing\/hospital-de-la-familia-mexicali-mexico\">Hospital de la Familia<\/a><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__rating\"><span class=\"Stars\" style=\"--rating: 4.1;\" > <span><span><strong>4.1<\/strong> ( 146<span class=\"mtc-badge mtc-badge--verified--alt\" data-tippy-content=\" <p>Our partner hospitals\/doctors are screened based on their credentials, patient satisfaction & online presence.<\/p>\">Verified<\/span> Reviews )<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__address\"><i class=\"mtc-geo\"><\/i><span class=\"full_address\">Cto. Brasil 82, Parque Industrial \u00c1lamo, 21229 Mexicali, B.C., Mexico<\/span><span class=\"city_country\">Mexicali, Mexico<\/span><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__about\"><div class=\"mtc_about_content\"><p>The Family Hospital is licensed and regulated by the <strong>Mexican Department of Health<\/strong>,<\/p>\n<p>It is a <strong>reputable<\/strong> multi-specialty facility in Mexicali, Mexico, with <strong>around 60%<\/strong> of its patients coming from the <strong>U.S<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many of the hospital's physicians are<strong> U.S.-trained<\/strong> and recognized as <strong>top surgeons<\/strong> in northern Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>board-certified<\/strong> surgeons, advanced facilities, and a dedicated medical tourism department, it is a top destination for <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/medical-tourism-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medical tourism in Mexico.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><a class=\"moreless-button\" href=\"#\">Read more <\/a><\/div><div class=\"bullets_cover\"><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets \"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>20+ Years of Experience<\/li><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>GHC Certified<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"listing-card__center__bullets\"><li><i class=\"mtc-check-circle-fill\"><\/i>ISO Certified<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__center__procedures\"><div class=\"listing-sp_text\"> Procedures Offered : <\/div><div class=\"listing-procedures\">Cosmetic, Orthopedic, Neuro &amp; Spine, General Surgery, & More<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card__right\"><div class=\"listing-card__right__cta\"><div class=\"appointment_cover\"><a href=\"\/book-an-appointment\/hospital-de-la-familia-mexicali-mexico\" class=\"mtc-btn mtc-btn--primary\">Book Appointment <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"listing-card-v2__show-more\"><button>Show More <\/button><\/div><div class=\"listing-card-v2__more\"><p>The weight loss surgery hospital is equipped with <strong>state of the art facilities.<\/strong> The hospital offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Twenty-three private patient rooms<\/li>\n<li>Five surgery, pre-operative and recovery rooms<\/li>\n<li>24-hour intensive care and emergency unit<\/li>\n<li>Cutting edge technology in radiology, hemodynamic and ultrasound, tomography, and gynecology-obstetrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">Bariatric Surgeon in Mexicali, Mexico<\/h2>\n    rnrnDr. Marco Sariu00f1ana is the leading weight loss surgeon in Mexicali.rnrn<div id=\"doctors1\" class=\"tabs-doctor tabs-content\"><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Plan your surgery with our experts!<\/h2><h3>Contact us to know more<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Click here<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"review\" class=\"section-heading\">Patient Review<\/h2>\n    rnrnPeggy King from New Zealand came to Mexicali for her<strong> gastric sleeve surgery<\/strong>. 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Pacific Standard:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/psmag.com\/economics\/medical-tourism-is-booming-in-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical Tourism is Booming in Mexico<\/a>rn2. <strong>Expatistan:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatistan.com\/cost-of-living\/country\/comparison\/mexico\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of living in the United States compared to Mexico<\/a>rn3. <strong>Travel.State.Gov:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories\/mexico-travel-advisory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico Travel Advisory<\/a>rn4. <strong>The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/weight-management\/bariatric-surgery\/definition-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Definition &amp;amp; Facts for Bariatric Surgery<\/a>rn5<strong>. Mayo Clinic:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/bariatric-surgery\/about\/pac-20394258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bariatric Surgery<\/a>rn6. <strong>World Journal of Gastroenterology:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wjgnet.com\/1948-9366\/full\/v9\/i4\/109.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Five-year outcomes of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a primary procedure for morbid obesity: A prospective study<\/a>rn7.<strong> Journal of Heliyon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The advantages and disadvantages of sleeve gastrectomy; clinical laboratory to bedside review<\/a>rn8.<strong> Journal of F1000Prime Reports:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3470459\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick fix or long-term cure? Pros and cons of bariatric surgery<\/a>rn9.<strong> Journal of Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7052082\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Intragastric Balloons for Obesity Management<\/a>rn10<strong>. 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