SER Hospital in Tijuana for Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Also known as CER Hospital
A newly built, stand-alone hospital in Tijuana’s Zona Río business district that focuses on bariatric and plastic surgery. It is about one mile from the U.S. border and two blocks from your recovery hotel.
4.9 from 850+ Renew patient reviews · Sleeve from $4,899
5operating rooms
24private patient rooms
~1 mifrom the U.S. border
2 nightstypical sleeve stay
SER Hospital at a glance
Location
Zona Río business district, Tijuana, Baja California
Distance
About 1 mile from the San Ysidro border; two blocks from Real Inn Tijuana
Operating rooms
5
Patient rooms
24 private rooms
Focus
Bariatric and plastic surgery for medical-tourism patients
Licensing
Fully licensed for bariatric surgery in Baja California
Recognition
Health and Wellness Tourism recognition, Baja California Secretariat of Sustainable Economy and Tourism (October 2020)
Staff
Bilingual (English/Spanish) nurses, doctors and administrators
Companion amenities
On-site cafeteria open 7 days a week
Recovery hotel
Real Inn Tijuana (1 night, included)
Arrival
Pickup at San Diego airport (SAN), Tijuana airport (TIJ) or an approved San Diego hotel; medical-lane border crossing
Why patients choose SER Hospital
Built for bariatric patients
SER is a stand-alone hospital focused primarily on bariatric surgery, and its nurses have extensive bariatric experience caring for patients from around the world.
Close to the border
You are about a mile from the U.S. border, so the drive from San Diego is short and you cross back through the medical lane.
Your companion is covered
One companion is included in your package, and the cafeteria serves food and drinks seven days a week so they never need to leave the building.
Clean, monitored recovery
Sleeve patients stay two nights in a private room so the team can monitor recovery and run leak tests before you move to the hotel.
Inside SER Hospital
SER Hospital (Hospital CER) entrance in Zona Río, TijuanaPrivate patient room at SER Hospital, Tijuana
Safety, licensing and medical backup
Fully licensed for bariatric surgeries in Baja California.
Follows American and Mexican hospital standards and guidelines for patient safety and security.
Recognized for Health and Wellness Tourism by Baja California’s Secretariat of Sustainable Economy and Tourism (October 2020).
Routine health checks for staff, and sanitization and sterilization of all surgical and medical equipment.
Pickup at San Diego airport (SAN), Tijuana airport (TIJ) or an approved San Diego hotel, then pre-op labs and your surgeon consult.
Day 1–2: Surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve, then two nights in a private room with leak tests and nursing checks.
Day 3: Hotel
One night at Real Inn Tijuana, with your take-home medications and diet plan.
Day 4: Home
Private drive back across the border through the medical lane. Nutrition aftercare continues at home.
Gastric sleeve price at SER Hospital
Gastric sleeve · SER Hospital
$4,899USD
Surgeon and anesthesia fees
Pre-op lab work and testing
2 hospital nights in a private room and bathroom
Three leak tests
1 hotel night
Private ground transportation
1 companion included
Take-home medications
Nutrition counseling and aftercare
FMLA and return-to-work forms
Hernia repair, gallbladder removal and a higher BMI can add to the price. Airfare and passport costs are not included. Your written quote lists every item before you book.
“CER is clean with daily cleaning of your room and bathroom. I have been several hospitals in my life in the USA. I can honestly say CER is cleaner and safer than most in the USA.”
Lamont H.SER Hospital
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“I had the gastric sleeve in Tijuana Mexico at CER Hospital. The hospital was super clean and the nursing staff was amazing.”
Christine B.Gastric sleeve · SER Hospital
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“The facility was extremely clean, I wore the compression socks they gave me the whole time and even after walking the halls the bottoms were still clean!”
Jade R.SER Hospital
Google
“I had my gastric sleeve at SER in Tijuana and had a great experience! The staff, nurses, doctors and everyone did a great job of making me and my mom feel comfortable and well taken care of.”
Jessica S.Gastric sleeve · SER Hospital
Google
“The CER Hospital is clean and modern, definitely a wonderful place to be recovering for a few days.”
Chelsea B.SER Hospital
Google
“Very nice facility, large patient rooms, caring and attentive staff.”
Yes. Both names refer to the same hospital in Tijuana’s Zona Río district. CER stands for Cirugía, Estética y Reconstrucción (Surgery, Aesthetics and Reconstruction). SER is the Americanized name.
Is SER Hospital licensed for bariatric surgery?
Yes. SER Hospital is fully licensed for bariatric surgeries in Baja California and follows American and Mexican hospital standards for patient safety.
Which surgeons perform gastric sleeve at SER Hospital?
All four Renew Bariatrics surgeons operate at SER Hospital, including Dr. Héctor Pérez and Dr. Jorge Green. You can request your surgeon when you apply.
How far is SER Hospital from San Diego?
SER Hospital is about one mile from the U.S. border in Tijuana’s Zona Río. Your driver picks you up at San Diego airport, Tijuana airport or an approved San Diego hotel and crosses back through the medical lane.
How long will I stay at SER Hospital after a gastric sleeve?
Sleeve patients typically stay two nights in a private room at SER Hospital, then one night at Real Inn Tijuana, two blocks away.
Is the staff bilingual?
Yes. Many nurses, doctors and administrators at SER Hospital speak English and Spanish.
Is there food for my companion?
Yes. The on-site cafeteria serves food and beverages for companions and is open seven days a week.
