CORE Medical & Surgery Center

5.0 stars ·

CORE Medical & Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art facility in Tijuana offering comprehensive medical services across over 13 specialties, including bariatric surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and dental care. Located just a 7-minute walk from the San Diego border, it caters to medical tourists with modern operating rooms, hospital rooms, CORE Suites, pharmacy, laboratory, gym, and restaurant all under one roof. The center emphasizes patient comfort and provides certified doctors for innovative care.

100%
Satisfaction Rate

Our Treatments

Facelift

Facial rejuvenation surgery

2-4 weeks
2-5 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Duration: 2-5 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

Surgical reshaping of the nose

1-2 weeks
1-3 hours
  • Recovery: 1-2 weeks
  • Duration: 1-3 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

Assisted reproductive technology

1-2 days
15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Recovery: 1-2 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes (retrieval)
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive joint surgery

1-6 weeks
30-90 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-6 weeks
  • Duration: 30-90 minutes
  • Anesthesia: local

Surgical Oncology

Surgical removal of cancerous tumors

2-8 weeks
1-6 hours
  • Recovery: 2-8 weeks
  • Duration: 1-6 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Liposuction

Fat removal procedure

1-3 weeks
1-4 hours
  • Recovery: 1-3 weeks
  • Duration: 1-4 hours
  • Anesthesia: general

Our Medical Team

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Beyond Wellness (especialista de columna)

Spine specialist

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Dr. Aydeth Olvera

Hair transplant

Dr. Aydeth Olvera is the leading hair transplant specialist at CORE Medical, performing FUE and DHI hair restoration procedures for international patients.[12]

D

Dr. Cristina Almazán

Pain Management

Specialist in Pain Control at the Pain Management Clinic.

D

Dr. Daniel Sánchez

Gynecologic Oncology

D

Dr. Daniel Sánchez (Gineoncologo)

Gineoncologo

D

Dr. Daye Rodríguez

D

Dr. Gilberto Ungson

D

Dr. Juan José Parcero Valdés

D

Dr. Mario Moran

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Mario Moran is listed on the clinic’s certified doctors page as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. No additional details were provided in the scraped content.

D

Dr. Miguel Ángel García Payán

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Dr. Nicolás Zarur

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Dr. Ramses Ortega

D

Dr. Raúl Reyes

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Dr. Roberto Mier

Dr. Roberto Mier is listed on CORE Medical & Surgery Center’s certified doctors page. The scraped content does not provide further specialty or biography details.

D

Dr. Roberto Mier Cisneros

D

Dr. Ulises Pineda

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Grupo Galvan

Customer Reviews

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Based on 5 reviews

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"CORE Medical is great. Dr Reyes did a fabulous neck lift. I had a nice experience from beginning to end. Paula answered every question I had. The suite was very nice, clean and modern. I had visits from many doctors, cardiology, general, and anesthesia. All of them were pleasant and answered all questions. The best was the nursing staff, Gabby in particular. She was so kind and sweet and funny. She was also very knowledgeable. I felt very at ease.Thanks also t o Perla (student). Great job on starting my IV. Thanks to everyone, but especially to Gabbi and Dr Reyes. Janie Coker Vargas"

Janie Coker
· February 25, 2026

"I highly recommend CORE Hospital in Tijuana. I needed an epidural cortisone shot for a low back issue and could not have been more impressed. The facilities are clean, modern, and welcoming. CORE is a full hospital care facility — they even offer dental services, overnight suites, and a full kitchen for patients who need long-term stays. In the U.S., I was facing a six-week wait for this procedure. CORE got me scheduled within a week, and the cost was very reasonable. I also appreciated that English is spoken whenever it’s needed for medical communication, which gave me great confidence in the process. The staff is truly what makes this hospital stand out. Paula answered my initial email questions quickly and thoroughly, making the process stress-free from the start. My pre-op consultation with the doctor was conducted over Zoom, which made things simple and reassuring. On the day of the procedure, the prep and procedure room staff were professional, attentive, and never rushed. Every step of the experience felt focused on me as a patient. In fact, the care and attention I received at CORE surpassed much of what I’ve experienced in the U.S. healthcare system. To sum it up: CORE Hospital exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m very glad I trusted them with my procedure, and I wouldn’t hesitate to return if I needed care in the future."

K gun
· February 25, 2026

"I went to Core Medical for a full body MRI and a Dental checkup. Paula the patient coordinator was great in assisting me and answered all of my questions and concerns and she was a real gem to work with. My full body MRI was administered by Robbie, made me feel comfortable about the process and was really professional as this was my first time getting one. Felix and the other Dentist I was working with ( I don't remember his name) were great they have the most gentle hands when working with dental instruments in my mouth and I never felt jumpy like I usually do in the dentist chair. Above and beyond all I will be back as I am looking to do some other procedures."

Michael Kowalski
· February 25, 2026

"I recently had a procedure there with Dr. Fernanda Chavez and it was amazing. The care I received from Core Medical was 10/10. From Day one, Micheal Zarur who originally set me up with my consolation and appointment, was amazing and extreamly knowledgeable. I cannot stress enough how great the staff there are. The patient care coordinator Paula was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. If you are doing research about this facility just know that you are in great hands. They will call you to check up on you after your visit, they are super knowledgeable, and most of all truly caring. I want to encourage you to give them your time and consideration. The service they provide is beyond amazing. I will be back again and look forward to my next visit with them."

David Sanchez
· February 25, 2026

"I had a breast lift with implants, arm lift and chin lipo and couldn’t be happier with my results. Paula the patient coordinator is amazing and was there from start to finish walking me through the process and would connect me with the surgeon’s assistant when I had any concerns with my incisions and always responded very quickly. Nurse Karla Lopez was very compassionate and caring when I felt so vulnerable, she even braided my hair while I was recovering. What can I say about my surgeon Dr.Illich, he is simply an artist. The results exceeded my expectations, and didn’t think it was possible lol since I can be somewhat controlling, not very easy to please. Thank god I did my research a few months in advance and chose to go with Core Medical. I cant thank you ladies enough. Also would like to add that the hospital/medical center is very clean, up to date, and have the latest medical equipment. I am in the medical field in California and that was something that was important to me, not only did I need to hospital to have great surgeons and be knowledgeable and experienced in case something unexpected came up but also to be fully equipped."

Wendi Andalon
· February 25, 2026

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Why Choose Tijuana, Mexico?

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Dental and bariatric for US patients. Very close access.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
5
JCI Accredited
#2
global rank
1,000,000+
patients/year
79
Healthcare & Safety
58
Safety
78
Cost & Value
87
Travel & Getting There
70
Internet Speed
90
Climate
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Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality Excellent
Hospitals 50+
JCI Accredited 5 facilities
Emergency Services Good
Pharmacies 24/7 widely available
Safety Rating Moderate
Insurance Limited acceptance of international insurance; many facilities accept U.S. insurers through partnerships, cash/self-pay common for medical tourists

Travel & Getting There

Airport Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Distance to City 10 km (~20 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Moderate
Taxis & Rideshare Abundant taxis and rideshares like Uber; clinics often provide private transport for patients

EU/US/UK: Visa-free

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $70
Hotel (mid-range) $80/night
Restaurant Meal $15
Daily Transport $20
Currency Mexican Peso (MXN)
Tipping Tipping 10-15% in restaurants and for services; not mandatory but appreciated
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
70%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%

Climate & Environment

Average 17.8°C · Semi-arid Steppe

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit Year-round
Air Quality (AQI) 54
Water Quality Bottled recommended
Internet Speed 100 Mbps
Mobile Network Good 4G/LTE

Medical Tourism Hub

#2 global rank 1,000,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Bariatric SurgeryDentalCosmetic SurgeryOrthopedicsFertilityOncologyOphthalmology
Government-backed program
Dedicated medical visa
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Shopping districts
Cultural tours
Beach excursions
Wellness spas
Restaurants

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Business Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
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