Hospital Azar
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- Founded2024
- Doctors12 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesSpanish, English
- Pricesfrom $4,495
- Prices checkedOctober 19, 2026
Private surgical hospital in Tijuana opened in 2024, used by the Mexico Bariatric Center and Mexico Cosmetic Center programs, with four operating rooms, an intermediate ICU and 40 private rooms, per the hospital.
Overview
Hospital Azar is a private surgical hospital at Blvd. Gustavo Salinas 11050, Colonia Aviación, Tijuana, Baja California. According to the hospital, the building has more than 35,000 square feet, four operating rooms, an intermediate ICU, 40 private rooms, an in-house laboratory, X-ray, fluoroscopy and endoscopy, and an in-house pharmacy (Hospital Azar facility page). Hospital Azar names Ron Elli and Flora Elli as its founders (Hospital Azar about page). Mexico Bariatric Center, the U.S. weight-loss surgery program founded by Ron Elli, says Hospital Azar opened in September 2024 and is where its patients have surgery (Mexico Bariatric Center about page).
Specialties and Treatment Focus
The hospital's site lists bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, duodenal switch, SADI-S, gastric balloon, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and revision surgery), cosmetic and plastic surgery (mommy makeover, tummy tuck, liposuction, breast surgery, Brazilian butt lift, facelift, rhinoplasty and body lifts), and smaller orthopedic, gynecology and urology services. Bariatric patients come mainly through the Mexico Bariatric Center program; cosmetic patients through Mexico Cosmetic Center, according to the surgeon profiles on the site.
Hospital Azar's gastric sleeve page lists an all-inclusive package starting at $4,495, including ground transportation from San Diego, hotel and hospital stay (Hospital Azar gastric sleeve page).
Doctors and Medical Team
The hospital's surgeons page lists seven bariatric surgeons (Dr. Alejandro Gutiérrez, Dr. Jacqueline Osuna, Dr. Miguel Montalvo, Dr. Jesús Ceja, Dr. Miguel Ángel Zapata, Dr. Fredy López and Dr. Azucena Rodríguez Pereyra), five plastic surgeons (Dr. Carlos Illich Navarro, Dr. Daniela León, Dr. Ignacio Del Carmen Ortega, Dr. Jorge Chang and Dr. Peter López), two orthopedic surgeons, a gynecologist and a urologist (Hospital Azar surgeons page). Most profiles publish the surgeon's Mexican professional licence (cédula) number.
International Patient Experience
According to Hospital Azar, bariatric patients are picked up in San Diego, cross the border by private ground transport, have pre-operative tests on arrival day and stay in hospital under 24-hour care before being driven back to San Diego airport. The hospital says its rooms are private and that a companion may stay in the hospital or at a nearby hotel for an extra fee.
Key Facts
- Opened: September 2024, per Mexico Bariatric Center.
- Facility: 4 operating rooms, intermediate ICU, 40 private rooms, in-house lab and imaging, per Hospital Azar.
- Published price: gastric sleeve package from $4,495 (USD), per Hospital Azar (checked October 19, 2026).
- Location: about 10 minutes from the San Ysidro border crossing, per Mexico Bariatric Center.
Procedures & prices
Last verified: October 19, 2026
| Procedure | Price at Hospital Azar | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) All-inclusive package from $4,495. Per Hospital Azar website, https://hospitalazar.com/procedures/gastric-sleeve-surgery-in-mexico/, checked 2026-10-19 | From $4,495 | $15,000 - $25,000 |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included.
Doctors at Hospital Azar
Getting to Tijuana from the U.S.
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)2.8 mi straight-line · ≈ 3.6 mi by road · ≈ 10 min drive
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)U.S.19 mi straight-line · ≈ 24 mi by road · ≈ 35 min drive plus the border crossing
- U.S. border: San Ysidro Port of Entry (San Diego, CA)2.5 mi straight-line · ≈ 3.2 mi by road · ≈ 10 min drive
Approximate: straight-line distance from the clinic's map location, times 1.3 for roads, at an average 25 mph for trips under 10 road miles and 40 mph for longer ones. Traffic and border waits are not included. Check current waits on CBP Border Wait Times. Airport and crossing locations: Tijuana International Airport, San Diego International Airport, San Ysidro Port of Entry (Wikidata). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival.
Flights. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
U.S. State Department advisory. The advisory is set state by state. Baja California, where Tijuana and Ensenada are, is at Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, because of crime and kidnapping; U.S. government employees face no extra restrictions in Tijuana, Ensenada or Rosarito, and most violence happens outside tourist areas.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Hospital Azar
How much does treatment cost at Hospital Azar?
Published starting prices at Hospital Azar, in U.S. dollars: Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) from $4,495. xcuro has no contract with this clinic; final quotes depend on your case and come from the clinic in writing.
Where is Hospital Azar?
Hospital Azar is in Tijuana, Mexico. Address: Blvd. Gustavo Salinas 11050, Col. Aviación, 22014 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico.
How do I get to Hospital Azar from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
Is Hospital Azar an xcuro partner clinic?
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