About Dr. Fredy López
Dr. Fredy López is a general and bariatric surgeon at Hospital Azar in Tijuana who also works in kidney transplantation, according to the hospital (Hospital Azar profile). The hospital publishes his professional licence number as 7288989.
Clinical Focus
His profile lists gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, revision surgery, minimally invasive general surgery and kidney transplant. It states more than 10,000 bariatric procedures, more than 250 kidney transplants and more than 60 Whipple procedures.
Experience
Hospital Azar states more than 13 years of specialized surgical experience and lists training in general and laparoscopic surgery at Hospital General Tijuana (UABC), with further training through UNAM and IMSS.
Facts you can check
- Licence7288989 · Dirección General de Profesiones, SEP (Mexico) — cédula profesional
- Works atHospital Azar
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingHospital General de Tijuana (UABC)
Prices for procedures by Dr. Fredy López
| Procedure | Price at Hospital Azar | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) | From $5,795 | From $25,000 |
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | From $4,495 | $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.
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 Dr. Fredy López
Where does Dr. Fredy López practice?
Dr. Fredy López works at Hospital Azar in Tijuana, Mexico.
What are Dr. Fredy López's qualifications?
Dr. Fredy López has 13 years of experience, trained at Hospital General de Tijuana (UABC). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Fredy López perform?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy).
How much does surgery with Dr. Fredy López cost?
Prices quoted by Hospital Azar for procedures Dr. Fredy López performs, in U.S. dollars: Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) $5,795; Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,495. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Fredy López'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
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.
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