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A Bariatric Pioneer Dr. Fernando Garcia Govea

With over a decade of expertise and thousands of successful surgeries performed, Dr. Garcia is known for his superior skill and precision as well as his genuine desire to transform patient lives. He often takes on the difficult, complex cases other physicians have turned away. Dr. Garcia completed multiple Fellowships in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and LAP-Band surgery, honing his cutting-edge techniques in order to maximize patient safety.

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A Passion for Excellence Dr. Marcela Olague

Dr. Marcela Olague is a trusted bariatric authority in Tijuana, who has completed over 3000 successful weight loss procedures. She is distinguished by her commitment, empathy, and attention to detail. Dr. Olague continuously advances her training, staying ahead of the curve when it comes to groundbreaking developments in the field of bariatrics.

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Your Partners On the Journey to Your Best Self

Patients considering weight loss surgery in Mexico often compare surgeon experience, safety, procedure options, travel support, and long-term follow-up. At Tijuana Bariatric Center, our bariatric surgeons, physicians, nutrition team, and patient coordinators provide guided care before, during, and after surgery in Tijuana.

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Dramatic Changes Before & After

Our practice boasts a 98% success rate across all procedures. We love seeing patients discover newfound energy, vibrancy, and self-confidence. We take pride in the thousands of glowing testimonials we receive from patients who are living their dream of a healthier, happier lifestyle.

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Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico Popular Procedures

Weight loss surgery in Mexico is a key part of our obesity treatment approach. At Tijuana Bariatric Center, each procedure is carefully tailored to the patient’s health history, weight loss goals, and long-term needs, including options such as gastric sleeve in Mexico, gastric bypass surgery Mexico, mini bypass, SADI-S, and revision bariatric surgery.

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Gastric Sleeve in Mexico

Gastric sleeve in Mexico can help patients reduce stomach capacity, feel full with smaller portions, and pursue sustainable weight loss with professional bariatric guidance at Tijuana Bariatric Center in Tijuana.

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Gastric Bypass in Tijuana, Mexico

Gastric bypass in Tijuana may be an option for qualified patients seeking significant weight loss and metabolic support. The procedure creates a smaller stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine, with personalized bariatric care and guidance from the Tijuana Bariatric Center team.

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Mini Gastric Bypass in Tijuana, Mexico

Mini gastric bypass in Tijuana creates a longer, narrow stomach pouch and connects it to the small intestine through a simpler rerouting. This option may help patients eat less, feel full sooner, and support long-term weight loss with guided bariatric care.

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Revision Bariatric Surgery

Revision bariatric surgery is designed for patients who need to correct, improve, or convert a previous weight loss procedure. It can help address complications, support better long-term results, and create a safer, more effective path forward with expert weight loss surgery in Mexico.

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Single Incision Gastric Sleeve (SILS)

Single incision gastric sleeve (SILS) is a minimally invasive variation of gastric sleeve surgery performed through one small incision. This approach reduces stomach size to help patients eat less, feel satisfied sooner for optimal weight loss results.

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SADI-S (Duodenal Switch) Surgery

SADI-S combines sleeve gastrectomy with intestinal rerouting to reduce food intake and calorie absorption. This advanced bariatric procedure can support significant weight loss and may help improve obesity-related health conditions thanks to world-class bariatric quality care at Tijuana Bariatric Center in Mexico.

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Your Journey With TBC

From Your First Questions to Recovery

A simple, guided path to help you understand what comes next before, during, and after bariatric surgery.

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Check If You Qualify

Share your health history, BMI, and weight loss goals so our team can help determine your bariatric options.

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Choose Your Procedure

Compare gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S, revision surgery, and other options with guidance from our bariatric team.

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Plan Your Trip & Surgery

Our coordinators help you prepare for your surgery date, travel to Tijuana, transportation, hotel recovery, and arrival.

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Recovery & Long-Term Support

After surgery, continue with recovery guidance, nutrition resources, follow-up care, and support from the TBC community.

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Jodie's Story Overcoming the Odds

Jodie had tried to lose weight through dieting and exercise alone. When her doctor warned her about obesity-related health problems, she knew it was time to pursue a more results-oriented approach.

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“Sterile environment. Someone was always cleaning and sanitizing. Nurses and doctors were very attentive and informative. This was my second surgery ever... 10/10 recovery time in Tijuana.”

— Courtney Hill

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“I had the gastric sleeve procedure and had exceptional care with TBC at CER Hospital. Yesenia and Jesus were incredible... Forever thankful for Martha. Her knowledge and guidance.”

— Courtney Komperda

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“My experience was great. Had procedure done in April 2023. Dr. Garcia, his staff, the hospital, was wonderful. My only regret is I didn’t do it sooner.”

— Melody Kier

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“Very responsive to questions leading up to surgery. Everything went great and the staff and Dr. Garcia were top notch. Super clean and nice hospital... Would highly recommend!”

— Kirk Arritt

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“Best care, facility and experience I have ever had! I can’t say enough about Tijuana Bariatric Center. The staff was amazing, so kind, and very helpful...”

— Dawn Sullivan

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“I wish I’d done this years ago. Surgery was easy. Recovery is going quickly. It has only been 2 weeks, and I’m down 30 pounds, sleeping better, and feeling fantastic.”

— Alex Carmichael

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“I was sleeved on 4/5/24. The team at TBC was absolutely amazing... Dr. Garcia and his team made it a priority to make sure my trip was a memorable one!”

— Kim Overstreet

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“Una súper experiencia. Buena atención, un buen cuidado a sus pacientes y resultados únicos.”

— Abdiel Nuñez

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“Dealing with TBC has been an amazing experience. They go up and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and well taken care of... The staff at the hospital treat you better than any staff at the Canadian hospitals!”

— Sharon Wolters

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A Healthier Tomorrow BMI Calculator

Our user-friendly BMI calculator is a valuable tool that can help patients determine their candidacy for our state-of-the-art bariatric procedures.

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Real Change Bariatric Procedures

Bariatric surgery in Mexico is one part of a complete obesity treatment plan at Tijuana Bariatric Center. We combine surgical options in Tijuana with personalized meal plans, ongoing social support, and extensive follow-up.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Tijuana

Gastric Bypass Surgery Mexico

Mini Gastric Bypass in Tijuana

SADI-S (Duodenal Switch) Surgery

Lap-Band Surgery

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Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico Gastric Sleeve, Bypass and More

For many patients, choosing weight loss surgery in Mexico is about more than affordability. It is about finding experienced bariatric surgeons, safe facilities, clear guidance, and a team that supports them before, during, and after surgery.

Tijuana Bariatric Center coordinates bariatric surgery in Mexico for patients traveling from the United States, Canada, and beyond. Our team helps patients explore options such as gastric sleeve in Mexico, gastric bypass in Tijuana, mini bypass in Tijuana, SADI-S, gastric balloon, and revision bariatric surgery based on their health history, goals, and long-term needs.

If you are researching weight loss surgery in Mexico, comparing procedure options, or reviewing before and after results, our team can help you understand what may be realistic for your body and which procedure may be the right fit.

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Is Bariatric Surgery Right For You?

Our caring, attentive team will conduct a thorough consultation process to determine which weight loss solutions are ideal for your unique goals. Our commitment to safety demands careful, precise patient screenings.

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Concierge Services Traveling Patients

Patients traveling for weight loss surgery in Mexico receive guided support before and after their procedure. Medical tourism insurance up to $3,000 USD is now included with every procedure, helping patients feel more prepared and supported while they are in Tijuana.

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Resources & Beyond Taking You From Start to Forever

From the moment you first contact our team, we offer a compassionate atmosphere free from judgment and pressure. Our physicians, nurses, and dieticians are all devoted to your success and will continue to communicate and monitor your progress long after you leave the hospital.

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We Offer an Active Facebook Support Group

No patient should have to face the daunting process of losing weight on their own. Our supportive online community gives patients instant answers to pressing questions and concerns.

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