Mexicali Health Care was established to meet the needs of the American medical travel patient. It is anchored by two state-of-the-art hospitals, Hospital de la Mujer, which specializes in treating women?s issues, and the beautiful Hospital Hispano Americano. Mexicali Health Care?s doctors cover nearly every medical specialty.

Mexicali Health Care is a network of the regions? top physicians and two major hospitals, Hospital de la Mujer and Hospital Hispano Americano, which got together to provide Americans, and all international travelers, with a comprehensive health care option at prices far below those in the U.S. Bariatric Surgery is a common procedure for medical tourists.

The types of bariatric surgery offered to patients at these locations are-
Gastric Bypass

The Gastric Bypass is considered by the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons and the National Institutes of Health to be the gold standard of weight loss surgery, and the single most successful procedure for excess weight loss and long-term weight control. The surgery has been performed by laparoscopic method since 1997, which results in smaller incisions, less pain and scarring, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stay, and reduced risk of internal organ damage and infection when compared to the traditional open incision technique.

Gastric Band

Gastric Band surgery is an adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity. It induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed and increases the time it takes for food to be digested.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

The sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure that induces weight loss by restricting food intake. The procedure removes up to 80% of the stomach laparoscopically so that the stomach takes the shape of a tube or ?sleeve?. The Gastric Sleeve procedure is a relatively new approach to bariatric surgery and is usually performed on severely obese or high risk patients with the intention of performing another surgery such as the gastric by-pass at a later time. This combined approach has dramatically decreased the risk of weight loss surgery for certain types of weight loss surgery patients, even when the risk of the two surgeries is added.

Intragastric Balloon

The intragastric balloon is designed to provide short-term weight loss therapy. The silicone balloon is placed endoscopically and filled with liquid so it partially fills the stomach and creates a feeling of fullness. The maximum time a balloon can be left in place is 6 months, after which it must be removed.

Located just across the southern border of the United States, Mexico is a conveniently located destination for Canadians and Americans. It is the 5th largest country in the Americas and its vast land mass provides a varied experience for travelers. From ancient Mayan ruins, Spanish influenced colonial edifices, pristine beaches, mountains, deserts, contemporary nightclubs, and posh restaurants; Mexico offers a range of attractions that can satisfy anyone from the intrepid traveler to those who prefer rest and relaxation.

Medical Tourism Fame
There is a cluster of Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals in Monterrey (about 150 miles (241 km) south of Laredo, Texas) and Mexico City (located in the center of the country). However, there are many other clinics and hospitals frequented by medical tourists scattered throughout Mexico. It