Hospital VELMAR
- Founded2000
- Doctors1 listed on xcuro
- Doctors' languagesSpanish, English
- AccreditationCSG
- Pricesfrom $3,499
- Prices checkedJune 3, 2026
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Private general hospital in Ensenada, Baja California, founded in 2000; Velmar says it is Ensenada's only hospital certified by Mexico's General Health Council.
Overview
Hospital Velmar is a private general hospital at Calle Arenas 151, Fracc. Playa Ensenada, in Ensenada, Baja California. According to the hospital, it was founded in 2000 and is the only hospital in Ensenada certified by Mexico's General Health Council (Consejo de Salubridad General). Velmar says it is a member of the Consorcio Mexicano de Hospitales.
Specialties and Treatment Focus
Velmar lists 24-hour emergency care, operating rooms, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy and colonoscopy, hemodynamics (cardiac catheterization), adult and neonatal intensive care, imaging, MRI, a clinical laboratory and a pharmacy. Its listed specialties include cardiology, general surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, internal medicine, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics and trauma, and urology. Its plastic surgery page lists procedures including rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery, breast implants, breast reduction, liposuction, abdominoplasty, gluteal implants and post-bariatric surgery.
Doctors and Medical Team
According to Velmar, the hospital houses 40 consulting offices for specialist doctors. Its medical-staff page lists two plastic surgeons: Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen and Dr. Gabriel Sandoval Macías.
International Patient Experience
Velmar publishes an English-language version of its website for international patients, which mentions medical tourism through a partnership with Blue Ribbon Medical Network.
Key Facts
- Founded: 2000, per Velmar.
- Certification: Consejo de Salubridad General (Mexico's General Health Council), per Velmar.
- Emergency department: open 24/7, per Velmar.
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Accreditations & certifications
CSGAccreditedProcedures & prices
Last verified: June 3, 2026
| Procedure | Price at Hospital VELMAR | Typical U.S. price | Time there (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liposuction | $3,499 - $7,499 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Listed package with Motiva implants, 1 hospital night | From $5,199 | From $6,816 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Breast Augmentation | From $5,699 | $6,000 - $12,000 | about a week |
| Facelift | From $5,599 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only | about two weeks |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | From $5,399 | $5,000 - $15,000 | 7 to 10 days |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | From $5,599 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | From $5,199 | $6,000 - $12,000 | about two weeks |
| Buttock Augmentation (BBL) | $7,499 - $8,299 | $6,000 - $16,000 | — |
| Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) Package with 1 hospital night — PlacidWay price list | From $5,599 | From $6,192 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
| Breast Reduction | From $6,299 | From $7,800 surgeon's fee only | about a week |
U.S. prices come from the sources named on each procedure page. Flights and hotel are not included. “Time there” is the typical figure from our cost guide for Mexico, not Hospital VELMAR’s own schedule; ask the clinic for yours.
Doctors at Hospital VELMAR
Getting to Ensenada from the U.S.
- Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)52 mi straight-line · ≈ 68 mi by road · ≈ 100 min drive
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)U.S.70 mi straight-line · ≈ 91 mi by road · ≈ 135 min drive plus the border crossing
- U.S. border: Tecate Port of Entry (Tecate, CA)50 mi straight-line · ≈ 65 mi by road · ≈ 100 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, Tecate 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. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (May 28, 2026), because of terrorism, crime and kidnapping. The advisory now covers the whole country and lists restricted areas; U.S. citizens are asked to follow the same rules as U.S. government employees, such as no travel between cities after dark.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Hospital VELMAR
How much does treatment cost at Hospital VELMAR?
Prices Hospital VELMAR has quoted to us, in U.S. dollars: Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) from $5,599; Breast Augmentation from $5,699; Breast Lift (Mastopexy) from $5,199; Breast Reduction from $6,299. Prices for 6 more procedures are listed on this page. Final quotes depend on your case and are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
Is Hospital VELMAR accredited?
Hospital VELMAR lists these accreditations and certifications: CSG. JCI accreditation can be checked in the Joint Commission International online directory.
Where is Hospital VELMAR?
Hospital VELMAR is in Ensenada, Mexico. Address: Calle Arenas 151, Fraccionamiento Playa Ensenada, 22880 Ensenada, B.C., Mexico.
What do patients say about Hospital VELMAR?
On independent review platforms: Google Maps 3.4 out of 5 from 143 reviews. We link to each source so you can read the reviews yourself.
How do I get to Hospital VELMAR 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.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures offered at Hospital VELMAR. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.