{"id":15432,"date":"2024-06-05T21:30:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=15432"},"modified":"2024-07-25T22:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:31:57","slug":"surgery-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/surgery-in-mexico.html","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places in Mexico to Have Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cities like Tijuana and Mexico City offer some of the best hospitals and clinics for surgery in\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico, such as the Hospital BCN, Hospital Angeles, and M\u00e9dicaSur. Many other reputable healthcare facilities throughout the country specialize in medical tourism and surgery for foreigners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you interested in traveling to Mexico for surgery? You\u2019ve likely been drawn in by Mexico\u2019s low-cost and high-quality healthcare services. This guide from Pacific Prime will share all the best places to have surgery in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll share a list of reputable hospitals and clinics in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/country\/americas\/mexico-health-insurance-pacific-prime-international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that specialize in surgery. We will also share considerations for your trip and tips on how to plan for your medical tourism. Keep reading to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-73' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/css\/compare-73-new.css?v1.67' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\" class=\"inserter-73-link CompareNowbutton\">\n  <div class=\"inserter-73-new\">\n    <div class=\"inserter-left-box\">\n        <h3>Kickstart Your Search for the Perfect Insurer<\/h3>        \n        <div class=\"inserter-compare-box\">\n            <p>Compare over <br>50,000 Plans <br>from Top Insurers<\/p>\n            <button >Compare NOW<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"inserter-img-box\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/compare-box\/img\/mobile.png\" alt=\" \" class=\"banner-img-mobile\">            \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<style>\n\n.inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {right: -31%;}\n@media (max-width: 1199px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -20px;\n  }\n@media (max-width: 991px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    right: -10px;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: auto;\n    width: 30%;\n  }\n}\n@media (max-width: 512px) {\n  .inserter-73-new .inserter-img-box amp-img {\n    height: 200px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Places in Mexico for International Patients to Have Surgery<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15434 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set.webp\" alt=\"Image of Close-up Of Gray Metal Tool Set with text overlay of &quot;Top Places in Mexico for International Patients&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/close-up-of-gray-metal-tool-set-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top places in Mexico for international patients to receive a surgical operation are hospitals in Mexico City, Tijuana, Cancun, and other cities. Medical tourists looking for hospitals to receive care should focus on private hospitals in metropolitan areas, such as M\u00e9dicaSur in Mexico City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural areas will have fewer high-quality hospitals and clinics for international patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Consider Surgery in Mexico?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many foreigners consider surgery in Mexico due to its cost advantages, high-quality medical care, and accessibility. Mexico is especially popular with foreigners who come from countries where the cost of surgery can be incredibly high, sometimes twice as expensive as Mexico\u2019s surgery costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Mexico, international patients can enjoy the high-quality medical care offered by many of its private hospitals. Many hospitals cater to international patients and will offer special services like translators or transportation services to and from the hotels nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexico is also accessible to many international patients, especially US citizens, considering its geographical location and visa requirements. US citizens can be within the country in as little as four hours and can enjoy less strict visa requirements compared to other countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-68' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<!--<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-banner_V2_Mexico.png\" alt=\"Insurers recommendation blog banner Mexico v2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p>-->\n\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import -->\n<link rel='stylesheet' href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/css\/m-blog-banner-v2.css?ver5.2' type='text\/css' media='all'\/>\n<style>\n@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n  div.banner-insurers-card-content-v2 ul {\n    margin-top: auto;\n    margin-bottom: auto;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<!-- Blog Banner Stylesheet Import ends -->\n<!-- Blog Banner Mexico - v2 -->\n<div class=\"banner-insurers-container-v2\">\n  <h3 class=\"banner-insurers-title-v2\">\n      Our Top Insurance Recommendations in Mexico\n  <\/h3>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"130\" height=\"130\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-cigna.png\"\n            alt=\"Cigna\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Worldwide Coverage (excluding the US)<\/li>\n          <li>Access to Cigna's trusted global network of hospitals and doctors<\/li>\n          <li>4 Core Insurance Plans<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton latrecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog\">\n    <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-v2\">\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-image-v2\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bupa\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/readable-child\/blog-banner\/img\/logo-bupa.png\"\n            alt=\"Bupa\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"banner-insurers-card-content-v2\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>Lifetime Renewal Possibilities<\/li>\n          <li>24\/7 Medical Help via Global Virtual Care<\/li>\n          <li>Direct Billing Options<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <button class=\"banner-insurers-card-button-v2 CompareNowbutton latrecbutton\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/?campSource=PP-Blog&utm_campaign=Blog';\">\n          Get a Quote NOW\n        <\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Hospitals and Clinics in Mexico to Have Surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best hospitals and clinics for surgery in Mexico include M\u00e9dicaSur, Hospital San Jos\u00e9, Hospital BCN, and others. These facilities offer a wide array of specialties, and some even offer programs to help international patients with their medical needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will share a full list of hospitals and clinics below and give an overview of their services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e9dicaSur in Mexico City<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00e9dicaSur has received many awards for its quality of care and was voted as the best hospital in Mexico in Newsweek\u2019s World\u2019s Best Specialized Hospitals Ranking. This hospital welcomes patients from across the world and offers specialized services and programs for medical tourists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They offer healthcare specialists from across the world, a wide range of highly specialized surgical interventions, and cutting-edge medical technology. Some of the hospital\u2019s specialties include angiology, vascular and endovascular surgery, bariatric surgery, cardiology, oncology, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra, Tlalpan, 14050 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/medicasurmexico.com\/en\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/medicasurmexico.com\/en\/index.html<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"tel:55-5424-72-00\">55 5424 72 00<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-55' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Mexico_2.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Mexico 2\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Angeles in Tijuana<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Angeles is part of a medical tourism network of hospitals committed to helping those coming to Mexico receive the best care for their needs. They offer a specialized program for international patients that includes translation services, appointment coordination, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Angeles offers state-of-the-art medical technology and medical equipment. They also offer specialized services in surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Paseo de los H\u00e9roes 10999, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalangeles.com\/tijuana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/hospitalangeles.com\/tijuana<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:52-66463-1800\">52 6646351800<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Jos\u00e9 Hospital in Monterrey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With cutting-edge technology in imaging and radiology, high-precision laboratories, and more, the San Jose Hospital offers comprehensive and quality care. It caters to both local and international patients and strives to make international patients as comfortable as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have a wide range of specialties in oncology, bariatric surgery, cardiology, and more. They offer operating rooms that operate on the highest hygiene standards and even offer robotic surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ignacio Morones Prieto 3000 pte, Los Doctores, 64710 Monterrey, N.L., Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsalud.mx\/hospitalsanjose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.tecsalud.mx\/hospitalsanjose<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <a href=\"tel:+52-81-8115-1515\">+52 81 8115 1515<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-56' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Mexico_3.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Mexico 3\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital BCN in Tijuana<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital BCN specializes in weight-loss surgery and plastic surgery. The facility is furnished like a 5-star hotel and focuses on client comfort. The hospital also features top-of-the-line equipment that meets standards found in any American hospital and offers English-speaking staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight loss surgeries offered are gastric sleeve, min-gastric bypass, revision surgery, and roux-en-Y gastric bypass. They offer a wide variety of plastic surgery options, from butt augmentation to breast, arm, and neck lifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sta. Isabel 219, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, 22415<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalbc.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/hospitalbc.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone:<\/b><a href=\"tel:(619)-900-7634\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (619) 900-7634<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galenia Hospital in Cancun<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galenia Hospital offers high-quality surgical services and over 70 specialties, with medical staff that is board-certified and from across the globe. The hospital also offers international patients with accommodation arrangements like transportation to and from their hotel and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few examples of the many specialties offered are cardiac surgery, general surgery, cosmetic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. With multilingual staff, the Galenia Hospital offers international patients a comfortable and stress-free stay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulum, Lote 1, Mza. 1, SM. 12 Esq, Av Nizuc Fracc, Sta. Mar\u00eda Sik\u00e9, 77505 Canc\u00fan, Q.R., Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hospitalgalenia.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/hospitalgalenia.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone: <\/b><a href=\"tel:+52-998-891-5200\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+52 998 891 5200<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-54' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Mexico_1.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Mexico 1\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Surgery Location in Mexico\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15435 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery.webp\" alt=\"Image of Doctors In Surgery with text overlay of &quot;Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Surgery Location&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doctors-in-surgery-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some key factors to consider when choosing a place to have surgery in Mexico are the facilities\u2019 accreditations and certifications, the qualifications and experience of surgeons, and more. We will discuss more of these factors below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accreditation and Certification of Hospital:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When choosing a hospital, make sure to look for proper certification, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jointcommissioninternational.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joint Commission International (JCI)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification. This ensures the hospital has been reviewed and seen as participating up to international standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualification and Experience of Surgeons: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for surgeons who are board-certified and have years of experience in the field. You should only choose a qualified surgeon to perform your surgery, and the more experience they have the better.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality of Technology: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a facility with high-quality technology can help improve the chances of your surgery going smoothly. Make sure the hospitals have the latest technology, and look out for any facility that has outdated technology and equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Types of Surgeries Offered: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will want to look for a hospital or clinic that offers the kind of surgery you are traveling to Mexico for. For example, if you are coming to Mexico for weight-loss surgery, you will likely want to find a hospital that specializes in gastric bypass surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patient Reviews and Testimonials: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to study the reviews of testimonials of patients from each hospital or clinic to ensure they take good care of their patients. Don\u2019t choose a facility that has large amounts of negative reviews.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14915,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:65280},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:255},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:8}\"><div class='code-block code-block-57' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Banner_Mexico_4.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Banner Mexico 4\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Plan Your Surgery Trip to Mexico<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning your surgery trip to Mexico, you should first do your initial research on the available facilities, contact a doctor for a consultation, and then arrange your travel and accommodations. You will also want to make sure you have post-surgery care in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to planning your surgery trip to Mexico:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do Your Initial Research: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time to review the available hospitals and clinics for international patients. Compare hospitals until you find the right fit for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consult with a Professional: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;ve chosen the hospital you\u2019d like to visit for surgery, contact the facility and ask for a consultation with a healthcare professional from their staff. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about your operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrange Your Accommodations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now you will need to book your plane tickets and hotel room. Many hospitals in metropolitan areas in Mexico have hotels nearby, and some hospitals are even partnered with hotels. Talk to your chosen hospital staff to see if they have hospitals they recommend.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create a Post-Surgery Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensure you have someone available to help you with any post-surgery care you may need and that you have adequate transportation to and from the hospital. You will not be allowed to drive after surgery, so you want to make sure you have a ride planned.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which city in Mexico is the best place to go for surgery?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best city to go for surgery in Mexico will depend on your needs and preferences, but Mexico City is generally one of the top choices because of M\u00e9dicaSur. M\u00e9dicaSur is in Mexico City and has been rated the top hospital in Mexico by many different organizations and awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is medical tourism so popular in Mexico?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical tourism is popular in Mexico due to Mexico\u2019s lowered cost of healthcare services and high-quality healthcare facilities. Private hospitals in Mexico City and other cities offer excellent service, technology, and surgery facilities, and for a much lower price than countries like the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do hospitals in Mexico have any programs for medical tourists?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some hospitals in Mexico offer special programs for medical tourists, with transportation services to and from nearby hotels, translator services, and other accommodations. 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The best hospitals are typically in the private sector and can usually be found in metropolitan areas in the larger cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you go to Mexico for surgery, you will want to ensure you have international health insurance that covers you while in Mexico. International health insurance plans from leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/top-international-insurance-mexico.html\">global providers<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/cigna-mexico.html\">Cigna<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/allianz-partners-mexico.html\">Allianz<\/a>, and others can be purchased through Pacific Prime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime is an insurance broker that specializes in helping clients find insurance solutions for their needs. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance market, our experts have the expertise and understanding to help you get the plan you need to stay protected as you travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to us online <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to begin comparing quotes from multiple insurance providers, or begin the process on your own with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/compare-quotes\/step-one-name\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free quote tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy this article? 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