About Dr. Marcela Olague
Dr. Marcela Olague is a bariatric surgeon on the Tijuana Bariatric Center team (TBC profile).
Experience
According to TBC, she has performed or assisted in more than 3,000 weight-loss procedures. TBC says she earned her medical degree at the University of Colima and trained as a general surgeon at Tijuana General Hospital.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeUniversidad de Colima
- TrainingHospital General de Tijuana
Prices for procedures by Dr. Marcela Olague
| 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.
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. Marcela Olague
Where does Dr. Marcela Olague practice?
Dr. Marcela Olague works at Tijuana Bariatric Center in Tijuana, Mexico.
What are Dr. Marcela Olague's qualifications?
Dr. Marcela Olague has trained at Universidad de Colima and Hospital General de Tijuana. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Marcela Olague perform?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy).
How much does surgery with Dr. Marcela Olague cost?
Prices quoted by Tijuana Bariatric Center for procedures Dr. Marcela Olague 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. Marcela Olague'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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