A clinical legacy measured in lives transformed since 2014
Why Choose a Bariatric Center in Cancun?
A bariatric center is not a general hospital. It is an accredited facility dedicated exclusively to weight loss surgery. Our Mexico bariatric center in Cancun performs over 2,800 procedures annually, maintains 24/7 bariatric trained nursing, and reports every outcome to COFEPRIS. This focus is why our patients achieve 67.3 percent excess weight loss at 18 months with a 1.8 percent major complication rate. Flights and conectivity
Real Patients. Real Results.
US & Canada patients, filmed at Hospital Angeles Cancún
"Is bariatric surgery in Mexico actually safe?"
It's the question every patient asks before they fly. The honest answer: it depends entirely on where you go. Bariatrics Cancún was built to be the standard you can trust.
What patients warn each other about
- Surgeons without bariatric specialty board certification
- Facilities that lack 24/7 nursing or modern equipment
- Hidden fees that surface only after you arrive
- No real recourse if a complication occurs
- High-pressure sales — then radio silence after surgery
Why 30,000+ patients trust us
- CMCOEM-certified bariatric surgeons — dual board-certified
- Modern surgical center with 24/7 medical staff and luxury recovery
- All-inclusive pricing — The price you see is the price you pay
- Complication insurance included — surgical costs and rebooking covered
- Lifelong support — 70,000+ community years after you fly home
Three proven paths to lasting weight loss.
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Same surgery. Same surgeon experience.
A fraction of the cost.
U.S. self-pay bariatric surgery averages $20,000–$30,000 before complications. At Bariatrics Cancún, the all-inclusive price covers everything.
Plus deductibles, anesthesia fees, follow-up bills, and time off work.
Surgery, hospital, surgeon & anesthesia, transport, nursing, and post-op.
$20k+
No hidden fees. No upsells.
Everything, in one price.
Board-certified surgeons
Led by CMCOEM-certified surgeons in Cancún. Dual board-certified, every patient, every time.
Modern surgical facility
Our Cancún surgical center features 24/7 nursing, on-site nutritionists, and private recovery rooms.
All-inclusive price
Pre-op testing, surgery, hospital stay, transport, and post-op care. From $4,900 — what you see is what you pay.
Complication insurance
If complications arise, surgical costs, extended hospital stays, and travel rebooking are fully covered.
Same-day financing
In-house ethical financing with same-day approval, $0–$1,800 down for most, and transparent terms.
Lifelong patient family
70,000+ member community. Coordinators who know your name. Years after surgery — we're still here.
Your surgeon is in Cancún — board-certified, experienced.
Dr. Luis Pasten is the lead bariatric surgeon at our Cancún surgical center. He holds dual board-certification — the Mexican Council of General Surgery and CMCOEM bariatric certification (valid 2025–2030).
Meet Dr. PastenIf anything goes wrong, we own it.
Our Complication Insurance covers all surgical costs, extended hospital stays, nursing — even your travel rebooking — if anything happens while you're in our care. Zero surprise bills.
See full coverageFrom application to surgery in weeks, not months.
Apply online
Quick application — your health history, surgery preference, and target dates. Done in one sitting on your phone. No commitment required.
Coordinator call
A real coordinator — not a bot — calls within one business day. Review your goals, confirm pricing, and set up financing if needed.
Surgery & lifelong care
Fly to Cancún. Surgery. 1–2 night hospital stay. Home in 4–5 days. Then coordinators, nutritionists, and a 70,000-person community — for life.
Reviews
★★★★★
326 reviews
From first WhatsApp to flying home — flawless. Dr Javier answered my questions at 10pm. Hospital is IMMACULATE. $4,999 included everything, even my meds.
I researched 11 clinics. Chose Dr Javier for his US training and complication rate. Best medical experience of my life. Down 78 lbs.
Safe, professional, caring. Airport pickup was waiting with my name. My Canadian doctor was impressed with my surgical report.
70,000+ patients have your back.
Our private Facebook community is the largest bariatric support group on the internet — and it's free for life. Real patients, real answers, real before-and-afters.
Join the communityThe questions everyone asks, answered honestly.
Is bariatric surgery in Mexico actually safe?
Yes — when done at the right facility. Mexican bariatric surgery has comparable complication rates to U.S. centers when performed by board-certified surgeons in modern hospitals. At Bariatrics Cancún, that's exactly what you get: a board-certified surgical team with 30,000+ procedures over 11 years, a modern Cancún surgical center with 24/7 nursing, and complication insurance backing every operation.
Why is surgery in Mexico so much cheaper than the U.S.?
Lower facility costs, lower malpractice insurance, lower administrative overhead, and no insurance middlemen. The surgery itself is the same procedure with the same equipment — you simply aren't paying U.S. hospital markups. The result: $4,900 all-inclusive vs $20,000–$30,000 self-pay in the U.S.
What's actually included in the price?
Everything related to your surgery: pre-op testing, surgery, hospital stay, surgeon and anesthesia fees, nursing, ground transport, and your post-op care. Complication insurance is included at no extra cost.
Do you offer financing? Can I afford this?
Yes. We offer in-house financing with same-day approval, $0 down for many patients, and an average down payment of just $1,800. We hold our own loans, so we set fair terms — no fine-print traps.
Your new chapter starts with a 5-minute application.
No payment now. No insurance hassles. A real coordinator reaches out within one business day. The hardest part — the first decision — is already behind you.