About Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez
Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez is a bariatric surgeon at Hospital Azar in Tijuana (Hospital Azar profile). The hospital publishes his professional licence (7714003) and specialty licence (10200443) numbers.
Clinical Focus
His profile lists gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini bypass, duodenal switch, single-incision sleeve and revision surgery, and states more than 3,000 bariatric surgeries.
Experience
According to Hospital Azar, he has focused on bariatric surgery since 2017, joined Mexico Bariatric Center in 2019 and set up his own surgical team in 2021. The hospital lists his training at the University Center for Health Sciences of the Universidad de Guadalajara and at IMSS.
Credentials
Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery (CMCG) and CMCOEM; member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE), per Hospital Azar.
Facts you can check
- Licence7714003 · Dirección General de Profesiones, SEP (Mexico) — cédula profesional
- Certifications listedCertified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (CMCG) (per Hospital Azar); Certified by CMCOEM (obesity and metabolic surgery) (per Hospital Azar); Specialty licence (cédula de especialidad) No. 10200443 (per Hospital Azar)
- MembershipsAsociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica (AMCE)
- Works atHospital Azar
Certifications, licenses & patents
- QualificationCertified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (CMCG) (per Hospital Azar)
- QualificationCertified by CMCOEM (obesity and metabolic surgery) (per Hospital Azar)
- LicenseSpecialty licence (cédula de especialidad) No. 10200443 (per Hospital Azar)
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Closest U.S. counterpartAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certification.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeCentro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara
- TrainingInstituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS)
Professional memberships
- MembershipAsociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica (AMCE)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez
| Procedure | Price at Hospital Azar | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez
Where does Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez practice?
Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez works at Hospital Azar in Tijuana, Mexico.
What are Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez's qualifications?
Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez has 9 years of experience, trained at Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara and Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), credentials and memberships include Certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General (CMCG) (per Hospital Azar); Certified by CMCOEM (obesity and metabolic surgery) (per Hospital Azar); Specialty licence (cédula de especialidad) No. 10200443 (per Hospital Azar); Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica (AMCE). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez perform?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy).
Does Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez speak English?
Yes. Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez speaks Spanish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez cost?
Prices quoted by Hospital Azar for procedures Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez performs, in U.S. dollars: Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,495. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Jesús Ceja Esquivez'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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