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J.L. Prado Surgical Center Tijuana Review

Lists bariatric, cosmetic and general surgery. Specific bariatric procedures are not named on the pages checked.

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J.L. Prado Surgical Center

At a glance

LocationZona Río, Tijuana
AddressErasmo Castellanos 874-102, Zona Río, Tijuana, B.C.
Hospital phoneU.S. +1 619 240 8735
Bariatric surgeryLists bariatric, cosmetic and general surgery. Specific bariatric procedures are not named on the pages checked.
FacilitiesICU; private rooms set up as intermediate care with 24/7 telemetry to the nursing station.

Sources (checked November 2026): J.L. Prado facilities · J.L. Prado contact

Patient ratings

Ratings as shown on each platform when checked in November 2026. Platforms count reviews differently, so the numbers are not directly comparable. “Aggregator” marks medical-tourism or directory sites that collect or repost reviews.

What patients say about J.L. Prado Surgical Center

“This place is absolutely amazing! The people are incredible and extremely attentive. I truly believe I got better care here than I could have anywhere in the states.”

Erica Patrick

“This is the second time I’ve had surgery and recovery here. The ENTIRE staff …from my driver Leo to my all multiple nurses my amazing coordinator Annette and plastic surgeon Dr. Chang made me feel safe, and taken care of.”

Neftali Figueroa

“I had the gastric sleeve at JL Prado Surgical Center when I was 460 lbs I have since lost 300 lbs and regain a whole new life. Best decision I’ve ever made, best experience very professional and felt like home in there care.”

Gina Bennett

Excerpts quoted verbatim from public reviews, checked November 2026; long reviews are shortened (…). Positive and critical reviews are both shown. Many reviews describe other kinds of care at the hospital, not bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgeons at J.L. Prado Surgical Center

  • Dr. J.L. Prado · Board-certified surgeon with over 20 years of experience performing weight loss surgeries such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and laparoscopic banding.
    Source: jlpradosc.com

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

JL Prado Surgical Center offers high-quality surgical services to meet the local and international needs of clients often seeking weight loss or cosmetic surgery. As a large location, JL Prado Surgical Center has helped people from around the world to obtain the life-saving and life-changing surgeries people need.

This surgical facility specializes in bariatric, cosmetic, and general surgery, but it is a full-service location that can handle emergencies. It is noted for its professional and confidential relationship with patients and the community as a whole. It offers modern and innovative procedures, including several types of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, vertical gastrectomy, adjustable gastric, and band biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch procedures. This allows for more customized care for each person.

Board-certified surgeons and highly specialized nursing enable this organization to do well. JL Prado notes that they not only want to help people lose weight and get healthy but also educate themselves and provide patients with years of better quality of life.

Patients begin with wellness checkups and a free evaluation. They will have one provider to speak to while they work through all of the preliminary services. The surgeons then create an individualized treatment plan to address each patient’s specific risks, needs, and goals. They ultimately want to ensure the best long-term and short-term success.

Patient Reviews:

To provide a comprehensive JL Prado review, we looked at Google Reviews from patients who used the service. Overall, this location received 4.9 stars out of 5 stars. The following are some of the reviews customers left there:

  • “This place is absolutely amazing! The people are incredible and extremely attentive. I truly believe I got better care here than I could have anywhere in the states.” – Erica Patrick
  • “This is the second time I’ve had surgery and recovery here. The ENTIRE staff …from my driver Leo to my all multiple nurses my amazing coordinator Annette and plastic surgeon Dr. Chang made me feel safe, and taken care of.” – Neftali Figueroa
  • “I had the gastric sleeve at JL Prado Surgical Center when I was 460 lbs I have since lost 300 lbs and regain a whole new life. Best decision I’ve ever made, best experience very professional and felt like home in there care.” – Gina Bennett

Features: Provides specialized care in bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, dental, and urology. Also has ICU facilities available. Provides an in-hospital pharmacy for patients in need and offers a bilingual staff spending Mexican and English.

Amenities: A state-of-the-art surgical center with spacious, private patient rooms, modern equipment, advanced surgical suites, and a recovery house.

Number of Rooms: Multiple patient rooms, as well as a recovery house, that creates a hotel-like atmosphere.

Operating Rooms: Operating rooms are designed to be the best in the area and are fully certified.

Location: Vía Rápida Pte. Erasmo Castellanos Q. 1874-Local 203, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico. Located in the Plaza Medical Center.

Phone Number: +1 (619) 240-8751

Equipment: State-of-the-art ventilation, emergency-equipped facilities.

Before you book at J.L. Prado Surgical Center

  • 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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