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Bariatric Surgery in Mexico for Canadians

🇨🇦 FREE Blueprint for Canadian Patients · Reviewed in 24h

Bariatric Surgery in Mexico for Canadians

Skip the years-long wait. Your personalized plan from Dr. López — all-inclusive from $4,500 USD.

  • Skip the years-long wait
  • All-inclusive pricing from $4,500 USD
  • Fly to San Diego, Puerto Vallarta or Guadalajara
Dr. Alejandro López with a bariatric surgery patient
Dr. Alejandro López
Personal care for every patient
FACSASMBSIFSO20,000+
🏥 20,000+ procedures
🎓 Board-Certified · IFSO · FACS
📅 2–4 weeks to your date
👨‍👩‍👧 Family stays free · Bilingual team

The waitlist is the real cost

In Canada, bariatric surgery is "free" — if you qualify, if your province has a program, and if you can wait. Every month on the list is health that doesn't come back: diabetes progressing, joints wearing, years of your life.

See the 2026 wait times in all 10 provinces →

Choosing Mexico isn't jumping the queue — it's taking your health off hold, privately, at your own expense. Thousands of Canadians do it every year — and many recover part of the cost through Canadian tax refunds →

Where we operate in Mexico

Three hospital locations across Mexico. Our driver picks you up at the airport at all three.

Hospital Dreams in Tijuana

Tijuana

Hospital Dreams

Fly to San Diego (SAN) — our driver picks you up and takes you across the border. Perfect for BC & Alberta patients.

Tijuana details →
Hospital Puerta de Hierro in Guadalajara

Guadalajara

Hospital Puerta de Hierro

Direct flights from Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR) and Calgary (YYC). Central Mexico's top private hospital.

Guadalajara details →
Centro Medico Joya in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta

Centro Medico Joya

Direct flights from major Canadian cities. Beach-front recovery for those combining surgery with a getaway.

Puerto Vallarta details →

Serving patients across Canada

Every province has its own wait times and coverage rules. We built resources for the ones we serve most.

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Alberta

Calgary YYC + Edmonton YEG hubs · AHS wait explained

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British Columbia

Vancouver YVR → San Diego border · BC hub

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Manitoba

Winnipeg YWG via connections · Central hub

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Nova Scotia

Halifax YHZ via Toronto · Maritime hub

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Ontario

OHIP program & wait times explained

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All 10 provinces

2026 wait times comparison table

Why Canadians choose ALO

You're not going to a stranger. This is what you're getting.

20,000+
Procedures performed
20+
Years experience
IFSO
Peer-reviewed publications
2–4
Weeks to your date

Dr. Alejandro López personally reviews every Canadian patient questionnaire — he meets you before surgery, is bedside day of, and follows up for 12 months.

Learn about Dr. López →

Is it safe?

Accredited hospitals + a board-certified surgeon with 20,000+ procedures and peer-reviewed publications. We include 12-month remote follow-up and offer optional complication insurance for peace of mind back home.

Read the doctor-reviewed safety guide →Complication insurance details →

Canadians who stopped waiting

Real Google reviews from Canadian patients.

"I'm a nurse and I researched the ALO team thoroughly before booking. Dr. López is incredibly well educated and dedicated to his craft. Two years later, my stomach looks impeccably done and I've maintained the weight loss. My province reimbursed a big chunk of the cost. Would I go back? Hands down, 100% yes."
Emily
Canada · Nurse · Puerto Vallarta location
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"I was 383 pounds, homebound, and had lost my independence. My best friend put me in a wheelchair from Alberta to Tijuana and I had the best medical care you could ask for. If you think you can't do it — you can DO IT."
Stella B
Alberta · Tijuana location
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral from my Canadian doctor?
No. Your assessment starts online — fill our Blueprint questionnaire and Dr. López's team reviews your medical history directly. No family doctor referral, no provincial gatekeeping.
Can I use my provincial health coverage (OHIP / AHS / MSP) in Mexico?
No — this is private, self-pay surgery. However, some costs may qualify for the Canada Revenue Agency's medical expense tax credit. See our tax refund guide.
What if I have a complication after I return to Canada?
Your provincial plan covers ER visits like any other emergency. We include 12 months of remote follow-up with Dr. López's team, and offer optional complication insurance — details here.
How fast can I get a surgery date?
Typically 2–4 weeks after your Blueprint is approved. Compare that to years on Canadian public waitlists — see 2026 wait times.
What's included in the all-inclusive package?
Everything for the surgery itself: pre-op labs, hospital, surgeon fees, medications, hotel nights, airport pickup, and 12 months of post-op follow-up. Companion stays free at your hotel. No hidden fees — quoted in writing before you deposit.

Ready to stop waiting?

Get your personalized Bariatric Blueprint — reviewed by Dr. López's team in 24 hours.

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