Mexico´s Health Tourism

Mexico´s Health Tourism

International tourism love Mexico for many reasons, one of them being the different destinations that match every style of traveler. The people who come to Mexico from every city all around the world have discovered the medical and health care programs and treatments which reach the highest standards, high quality personal services and very accessible prices compared to those in the United States and Canada. International and National institutions have certified the infrastructure of hospitals and healthcare professionals in Mexico.

Many international patients currently travel to Mexico to receive different treatments done in the best hospitals internationally accredited and equipped with the latest technology, staffed by doctors specialized in different specialties such as: General surgery, Plastic surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Dental, gastroenterology, etc.

It is important to mention the fact that The International Joint Commission has accredited 7 hospitals in our country; therefor the Federal Ministry of Health has provided certification for 105 hospitals, 98 of which are equivalent to international standards.

Some of the most popular destinations in Mexico by area are:

·         Close to the border: Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, Rosarito, and Hermosillo.

·         Central: Mexico city, Monterrey, Guadalajara.

·         Sea side: Cancun, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.

·         Traditional and cultural cities: San Luis Potosi, Puebla, Queretaro.

Mexico vs the rest of the world in Medical Tourism:

Using US costs across a variety of specialties and procedures an average range of savings for the most-traveled destinations are as follows:

·         Brazil: 25-40%

·         Costa Rica: 40-65%

·         India: 65-90%

·         Korea: 30-45%

·         Malaysia: 65-80%

·         Mexico: 40-65%

·         Singapore: 30-45%

·         Taiwan: 40-55%

·         Thailand: 50-70%

·         Turkey: 50-65%

According to these percentages we can assure that it is cheaper to have a medical treatment done outside of the United States, but we also have to keep in mind the flying costs to other countries and the difference between those countries is that it´s 50% cheaper to fly to Mexico than to any other country.

For example in Malaysia you can get up to 80% less on the cost of a medical treatment, but the cost of the flight is more than the double price towards a flight to Mexico, you have to keep in mind that the destinations and the discounts are fabulous but before jumping to any conclusion you should add up the cost of everything that involves a medical trip (flights, surgery, accommodation, transportation, recovery).

Reasons for coming to these destinations:

-       Support of the government in the private sector of healthcare

-       International accreditation, quality and transparency

-       International patient flow

-       Low costs on medical procedures

-       Social stability

-       Transparency

-       Tourism Infrastructure

-       Reputation for clinical excellence

-       Healthcare innovation and achievement

-       Medical best practices and medical technology

-       Medical staff well-trained and experienced

Destination: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  

Guadalajara offers a medical network of over 9,500 professionals, with 200 private medical centers, performing among 66,000 surgeries per year.

Guadalajara is full of amazing architecture like The Cathedral which has a gothic style as well as the neoclassic Hospicio Cabañas, among others, and the famous monument on the roundabout called “La Minerva”.

Guadalajara has a lot to offer it is full of culture, local crafts, tourist attractions, natural scenery and the traditional haciendas, as well as the opportunity to visit Tlaquepaque and Tequila, the birthplace of the Mexican drink.

Mexico and the Medical Tourism

Mexico has earned the reputation of quality care at low costs; Medical tourism is one of the fastest growing health care industries. One of many reasons why patients travel to Mexico is because they seek a treatment with low costs, in Mexico the costs are sometimes 5 times lower than in United States or Canada plus it´s a chance to combine a vacation with a surgery treatment plus and a great place to recover with the perfect destinations that Mexico has to offer to every patient that comes to us.

The most popular procedure in Mexico is plastic surgery. And it´s done for a much lower cost. Mexico has very experienced doctors that are well trained and have a lot of expertise.

Mexico has long been known as the ultimate tourist destination, attracting not only North Americans, but also visitors around the world. From historical ruins of Aztec civilizations, white beaches in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, to entertainment for the younger crowd in Cancun.

Pharmacy and it´s costs in Mexico

The drugs costs in Mexico have lower prices than in The United States, the difference is almost 50% to 70% in most prescription drugs, the quality of medicines is just as high as in the United States because they are produced by well-known international labs such as: Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, among others. Medicine in Mexico is as safe as it is in the United States with the added benefit of being much cheaper.

American and Canadian travelers

For Americans that live near the border it´s easier to come to Mexico for Medical Care services. Many patients report that they are very satisfied in quality, price, health care and services. A 90% stated that the care they had received in Mexico had been good or excellent and an 80% stated that the care they had received in the United States had been good or excellent, this statistics prove that the quality service given in Mexico is much better than in another country plus the benefits of the lower costs.

The amount of people that traveling to Mexico for health procedures are increasing every year by nearly 3,000 people, this is because the costs in the United States continue to rise and many employers are turning to insurance plans and traveling to Mexico for check-ups.

In addition to dental and plastic surgery, Mexican hospitals are popular for bariatric surgery for weight loss, considered an elective procedure that is not covered by some US insurers. A popular bariatric procedure, lap band or gastric band surgery, which was approved by the FDA in the US in 2001, has been performed for longer by Mexican surgeons.

Very Qualified doctors in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Jalisco has many professional well prepared doctors as well as equipment in hospitals that fully meet international specifications and requirements of the most demanding in the world.

Guadalajara is a unique city, it is ideal also for education, with numerous private and public institutions for higher learning. Because of the strong educational background, it´s not hard to see why in Guadalajara there are many skilled and experienced bariatric, dental and cosmetic surgeons.

​​Guadalajara each year receives thousands of national and foreign visitors getting their successful surgical procedures to improve their body and quality of life. This capability is supported by highly qualified medical personnel, advanced technology, the hospital infrastructure that has been equipped and professional care comparable to that of the best clinics in the world.

There are many options of travel, favorable hotel infrastructure, also complementary services in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, good climate, friendly people and a variety of cultural and natural attractions, are aspects that help bring every year more patients that go back home satisfied with the services that this city has to offer. We are pioneers of the Medical Tourism movement providing people with all inclusive packages specialized in all areas of surgery.

Best Medical treatments offered in Mexico

Plastic Surgery:  Mexican clinics provide an optimal alternative to expensive cosmetic treatments in the US and Canada because of professional certified surgeons that operate with the highest standards, short waiting time, affordable surgery packages.

Bariatric Surgery: This procedure helps people who could not lose weight by themselves, through bariatric surgery; many Mexican surgeons are trained in the United States which proves the quality of doctors that Mexico has.

Cancer treatment: The high tech facilities in Mexico help people fight against cancer with the best quality centers that can be comparable to the facilities in the United States.

Fertility: Mexico has the best fertility clinics which help people struggling with these problems, the services offered are for example: in vitro fertilization, egg donation, sperm donation, among others and the costs are much lower up to 60% cheaper than in the U.S.

Mexico´s official name is United States of Mexico, and it´s known for its wide stretch of beautiful beaches, which bring thousands of tourists each year, from tropical jungles to high snowcapped volcanoes, there is a lot to be explored in this fascinating Latin American region. Tourists may choose to wander through the colonial cities, indulge in some adventure activities or simply relax on the serene beaches, perfect places to have a medical trip plus recovery and visit the fabulous places that Mexico has to offer.