Sergio Verboonen - Tijuana

4.0 stars ·

A premium clinic in Tijuana highly rated at 4.81, specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. Known for serving international medical tourists with quality care at affordable prices. Staffed by experienced professionals catering to cross-border patients.

80%
Satisfaction Rate
8,000+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

ASMBS (American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons)
IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders)
Baja California Excellence Catalog of Health and Wellness Tourism (Baja California Tourism Secretariat)

Our Treatments

Gastric Balloon

$2,500 - $5,000

Non-surgical intragastric balloon placement

85.0% success
1-3 days
20-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration: 20-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: sedation

Weight Loss Surgery

$4,000 - $8,000

Bariatric and weight management surgical procedures

Gastric Sleeve

$3,999 - $4,500

Stomach reduction surgery

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

Gastric Bypass

$6,500 - $7,500

Weight loss bypass surgery

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

Lap Band

$4,000 - $6,000

Adjustable gastric banding

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

Our Medical Team

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Dr. Sergio Verboonen

Bariatric Surgery

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20 years experience
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Highly respected bariatric surgeon with over two decades of experience in laparoscopic weight loss procedures. Operates in both Tijuana and Cancun, recognized as a pioneer of laparoscopic bariatric surgery in Mexico.

Customer Reviews

4.0

Based on 5 reviews

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"I had my surgery in Tijuana, MX on April 4, 2016. I have lost 50 lbs so far and doing very well. I received great treatment at the facility in Tijuana. The staff was dedicated to providing excellent service and Dr Verboonen is very kind and continues to maintain contact with me. Sherri has helped me with many questions as well. I am happy with my results and look forward to my bright healthy future. Thank you Dr V for your expertise."

Christine Wilson
· February 25, 2026

"I have been working hard towards my weight loss goal for over a month now after surgery. Dr. Verboonen and his team are really nice!!! There are some language barriers here and there, but they always provided me with care I never received before, not even in the USA. Dr. Verboonen is always encouraging me along my way of losing weight, never said a thing to discourage me!! Dr. Verboonen always helpful and thoughtful, he is like my best friend now, who's watching through my way of losing weight!!! If u want to lose weight, try Dr. Sergio Verboonen and his Obesity Good Bye Center in Tijuana!!!! I had the top surgeon working on my gastric sleeve in Tijuana. I strongly recommend it, just go and have a try!! You will receive amazing results~~~"

Whitney Basile
· February 25, 2026

"May 4 2012 will forever be the worst day of my life. I was sent home with a ruptured stomach, went into the ICU in the US on 5/12/2012 and remained there for 2 1/2 months. Had a feeding tube for 3 years. Had to have a total gastrectomy in 2013 and have had to reconcile what he did to me for the past 13 years. Sheri is partially to blame because she did not give him an accurate assessment of my condition. But, he did the procedure. I lost my “life” because of them. And he NEVER REACHED OUT TO ME despite knowing that he sent me home to die."

MindiLin Fehliman
· February 25, 2026

"Dr VERBOONEN changed my life forever! So grateful to him and his wonderful staff for everything. Sorry for not expressing my gratitude sooner I had a lot going on over the last 2yrs (no excuse) but again thank you. Surgery date 5/30/22. Please let me know how to post pics that only you can see not the whole world I want to share with you and the doctor and clinic or your website only!"

Kalli Carico
· February 25, 2026

"I'm four days out of surgery, and so far, so good!! Dr. Verboonen was super kind and repaired an unknown hernia (for a reasonable additional fee) during my gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. Verboonen and his staff were all wonderful. There was a bit of a language barrier with some of the nursers, but they were clearly kind, caring professionals that knew exactly what they were doing. My only concern was with the facility itself. My room was colder than a refrigerator, as was most of the facility. My poor night nurse was bundled up in a ski-parka with a hood most of the night. I figured maybe this in someway promoted healing, so I didn't think much of it at first. However, when I was alert enough to start walking, I wandered down to my friend's room (who also had the surgery) and her room was toasty warm. Once I realized that, I mentioned how cold it was in my room, and the amazing, wonderful, fabulous maintenance man (I wish I had gotten his name) immediately came and fixed my heating/ac unit so that it was also toasty warm in my room. The rest of the hospital seemed a bit warmer as well when I was out walking. This fabulous man also fixed my non-working TV and spoke better English than a lot of the other staff, so I was able to communicate with him to determine who to ask what questions. He gets five stars, all by himself! It also took forever for the water to get hot in my shower and the water pressure was non-existent (however, it was like that in my hotel prior to surgery as well, so I assume that's a country-wide water-conservation measure or something. The only other problem was that the toilet in the restroom attached to my room leaked water on the floor every time I flushed the toilet. I don't remember if I told the terrific maintenance man about that issue or not, but If I did, I'm certain he has it fixed by now. Overall, though, so far I'm very pleased. I'm looking forward to having great results. Although I haven't really lost any weight yet, I'm very hopeful! Afterall, it's only been four days. I'll try to do an update in a couple of months."

Brenda Thomasson
· February 25, 2026

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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
61
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

Payment Methods

cashcredit_card

Business Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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