About Dr. Fernando García Govea
Dr. Fernando García Govea is the medical director of Tijuana Bariatric Center, where, according to TBC, he leads a team that includes a program coordinator, a physical therapist, a nutritionist and a psychologist (TBC profile).
Clinical Focus
His TBC profile describes a focus on laparoscopic bariatric surgery, including gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, and says he has performed more than 10,000 weight-loss procedures.
Experience
TBC states that he has practiced for 20 years, was formerly head doctor at a hospital in Tijuana and teaches advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. According to TBC, he earned his medical degree at the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, completed a general surgery residency at Hospital General endorsed by UABC, and worked for more than a decade at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
Credentials
TBC says he holds certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery, recognized through CONACEM, and lists memberships in CMCOEM, IFSO, SAGES, the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery and the Baja California college of bariatric surgeons.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedCertified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (Mexican Council of General Surgery), recognized through CONACEM (per TBC)
- MembershipsColegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas (CMCOEM); International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO); Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) +2 more
- Works atTijuana Bariatric Center
Certifications, licenses & patents
- QualificationCertified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (Mexican Council of General Surgery), recognized through CONACEM (per TBC)
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Closest U.S. counterpartAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certification.
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Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
- TrainingHospital General (Tijuana), endorsed by Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)
Professional memberships
- MembershipColegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas (CMCOEM)
- MembershipInternational Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- MembershipSociety of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- MembershipAsociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica (Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery)
- MembershipCollege of Bariatric Surgeons and Metabolic Diseases of Baja California
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Fernando García Govea
| Procedure | Price at Tijuana Bariatric Center | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) | From $5,980 | From $25,000 |
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | From $4,580 | $15,000 - $25,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Mexico from the U.S.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Fernando García Govea
Where does Dr. Fernando García Govea practice?
Dr. Fernando García Govea works at Tijuana Bariatric Center in Tijuana, Mexico.
What are Dr. Fernando García Govea's qualifications?
Dr. Fernando García Govea has 20 years of experience, trained at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo and Hospital General (Tijuana), endorsed by Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC), credentials and memberships include Certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (Mexican Council of General Surgery), recognized through CONACEM (per TBC); Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas (CMCOEM); International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO); Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Fernando García Govea perform?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy).
How much does surgery with Dr. Fernando García Govea cost?
Prices quoted by Tijuana Bariatric Center for procedures Dr. Fernando García Govea performs, in U.S. dollars: Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) $5,980; Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,580. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Fernando García Govea's clinic 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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About the clinic
Tijuana weight-loss surgery practice led by bariatric surgeon Dr. Fernando García Govea, operating at CER Hospital in Zona Río, with published USD package prices and San Diego ground transport, per the practice.
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