We understand the unique needs and concerns of American patients because we work with them every single day. From navigating passports (and NO, you don't need passport to come to Mexico) and border logistics to providing premium care that meets and exceeds US medical standards, cross-border bariatric tourism is our specialty. You are not just getting a surgery; you are partnering with a medical team that speaks your language fluently, understands your expectations, and has perfected the international patient experience down to the last detail.
Traveling to another country for surgery might feel a little overwhelming at first, but it doesn't have to be. From the moment your plane lands in San Diego until the day you fly safely back home, our dedicated team takes care of every single logistical detail. Here is exactly what your seamless, door-to-door VIP experience looks like, so you can focus entirely on what matters most: your health, your recovery, and your transformation.
Traveling abroad for surgery shouldn't be stressful. From landing in San Diego to your flight home, our VIP team handles every logistical detail. Here is your seamless, door-to-door experience—so you can focus entirely on your transformation.
✈️Book your flight to San Diego International Airport. Once you grab your bags, our bilingual VIP driver will be waiting for you right outside the terminal holding a sign with your name.
🚐Forget the long lines. You will travel in a comfortable, private shuttle directly to Tijuana. Thanks to our medical tourism fast-pass, crossing the border takes only minutes in a dedicated lane.
🏥Our clinic is located in the prestigious Zona Rio medical district, just 3 minutes from the border. Your bilingual concierge will greet you, assist with your check-in, and get you settled in your premium suite.
🛣️Once you are cleared by Dr. Sandy and her medical team, our drivers will transport you and your companion safely back to the San Diego Airport for your flight home, ready to start your new life.
A clear look at exactly what happens from the moment you leave home until you return with a new beginning.
It’s the number one question we get, and it is completely valid. While the news often highlights the negative, the reality of medical tourism in Tijuana is vastly different. Hundreds of thousands of US and Canadian patients safely cross this border every year to receive world-class healthcare. Our priority is not just your surgical safety, but your total peace of mind from the moment you land.
You are never left to navigate the city on your own. Our dedicated VIP drivers pick you up directly at the San Diego airport terminal and stay with you until you are safely inside our clinic or your luxury hotel. You are in our protective "bubble" for the entirety of your trip.
Our hospital and partner hotel (Hotel Quartz) are located in Zona Rio, Tijuana's premier commercial and medical district. It is a highly secure, upscale area bustling with international business, fine dining, and elite medical facilities, located just 2 minutes from the border crossing.
Safety isn't just about the city; it's about the operating room. Dr. Sandy Martinez is a Double-Board Certified surgeon and holds the rare distinction of SRC Master Surgeon. We operate strictly under US-equivalent protocols in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring your medical safety is never compromised.
We know that traveling to another country for surgery is a big step, and the absolute last thing you need is the stress of unexpected bills. With Dr. Sandy, what you see is exactly what you get. You will know every single detail regarding costs and covered expenses before you ever book your surgery. We believe in 100% transparency—which means no agency markups and absolutely zero financial surprises. Your only job is to focus on your transformation; we take care of the rest.
Once you land in San Diego (SAN), your wallet stays in your pocket for all bariatric-related logistics. We cover your VIP ground transportation, hotel stay, and hospital suite. You are only responsible for booking your round-trip flight.
Emotional support is vital for your recovery. That is why your package includes ground transportation and 5-star hotel accommodation for one adult companion at absolutely no extra cost. They can stay right by your side.
No guessing games. [Click here to see the complete breakdown of your VIP bariatric package].
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.” — Proverbs 3:27
Dr. Sandy believes that life-saving bariatric surgery should be accessible, not gatekept by corporate greed. She recognized a critical flaw in the medical tourism industry: facilitators and "agencies" that mark up the cost of surgery by 20% to 40% just for acting as a middle-man. Dr. Sandy firmly stands against large corporations that treat patients as commodities. To achieve her vision of making transformations truly accessible, she pioneered a "No Agency" direct-to-patient model at Cornerstone Bariatrics.
