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INT Hospital Tijuana Review

Mexico Bariatric Center, a practice that operates there, lists gastric sleeve and lap band surgery at INT Hospital.

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INT Hospital

At a glance

LocationTijuana
AddressNot published on the sources checked
Bariatric surgeryMexico Bariatric Center, a practice that operates there, lists gastric sleeve and lap band surgery at INT Hospital.
FacilitiesFour operating rooms (per Mexico Bariatric Center).
Credentials claimedMexico Bariatric Center states that INT Hospital is not JCI-accredited. The hospital’s own site could not be checked. (as stated by the hospital; not independently verified)

Sources (checked November 2026): Mexico Bariatric Center: INT Hospital

Bariatric surgeons at INT Hospital

Listed from hospital, surgeon and directory pages (checked November 2026). Credentials are as stated by those sources. Before booking, check the surgeon’s cédula profesional in the SEP registry and certification with the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General.

Bariatric surgeons in Mexico

Our review

INT Hospital is a modern facility located in Tijuana, Mexico that offers a range of medical services. It specializes in bariatric and plastic surgery services but offers a range of other levels of care to people who are looking for high-quality care at a reasonable price. Patients will find that INT Hospital does a great deal of outpatient work as well as bariatric surgery with short-term inpatient care.

INT Hospital is a full-service hospital with board certified physicians and surgeons. While they offer a full bariatric center, they also offer other types of medical care and supportive care to hep patients to get closer to obtaining weight loss surgery. It’s staff and surgeons are experienced and around-the-clock care is available for those who need it.

While it performs hundreds of bariatric surgeries each year, this location is smaller and more intimate. That allows the organization to provide exceptional care and support and create a stress-free experience for patients undergoing procedures. As a modern facility, this INT Hospital review sheds light on the growing medical tourism industry in the area. The location offers an intermediate ICU location but not necessarily a full-scale ICU area. They have modern equipment and technology while providing supportive care from a distance.

It is also noted for its experienced doctors and nursing staff, who provide a welcoming and comfortable stay for anyone who needs it.

Patient Reviews:

To provide a comprehensive INT Hospital review, we looked at Google Reviews of the location. A popular destination for bariatric surgery in Tijuana, there were numerous noted reviews for this organization. Overall, they received a 4.0-star rating out of 5 stars. Some of the patients who left an INT Hospital review stated the following:

  • “Great doctor, who was informed and provided comprehensive assessment and effective treatment. Excellent care from staff, who were friendly, attentive and helpful. Large, clean, comfortable room.” – Laurel Pedersen
  • “Simply stated, they saved my life. One month, 4 procedures, 4 surgeons and round the clock care. We managed to communicate with a combination of English and google translate. Horrible life-lesson turned into an excellent experience. I’m here to tell the tale, so it all worked out in the end. Highly recommended.” – George Evans
  • “The care at this hospital is incredible. The entire medical team, from the surgeon Dr Jaime Ponce, the nurses, all the doctors, everyone who works here has a treatment with patients that exceeded all my expectations.” – Laura Vargas
  • “On May 8 I had a gastric bypass with Dr. Ponce de León. From the moment I arrived at reception they treated me kindly. The room I had with everything I needed to make it as comfortable as possible. Dr Ponce’s multidisciplinary team, so as an administrative area, they cared that I was comfortable. I highly recommend this hospital.” – Michelle Urrutia

Features: This location offers bariatric surgery, dialysis support, cosmetic surgery, general physician care, and nephrology support.

Amenities: Patients receive quality care in a modern hospital-like environment. The staff provides guidance on hotel accommodations and local insight into activities or specific types of activities that are needed.  

Number of Rooms: 20 patient beds, as well as a full ICU.

Operating Rooms: 4 surgical rooms with up-to-date equipment and doctors and nurses, many of whom are trained in the US.

Location: Located in the Zona Rio District, which is only a few blocks from the US border.  Address is Misión de San Ignacio 4428, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

Equipment: Medical equipment is up to date, the location is clean, and offers more technology

Before you book at INT Hospital

  • Get the surgeon’s full name and check their license (cédula profesional) in Mexico’s professional license registry.
  • Ask whether the surgeon is certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General.
  • Confirm the hospital has an ICU, CT imaging and a 24/7 emergency room on site.
  • If JCI accreditation is claimed, look it up in the JCI directory.
  • Ask for a written quote that lists what is included and what costs extra (for example hernia repair or a higher BMI).

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Renew performs gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana and Cancún for $4,899, with named, board-certified surgeons. Hernia repair, gallbladder removal and a higher BMI can add to the price; your quote lists them.

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