About Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo
Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo is a bariatric surgeon and co-lead of Bariatrics Health Mexico in Puerto Vallarta (practice profile). His profile says he works with laparoscopic and robotic techniques and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Experience
According to the practice, he earned his MD at Centro Universitario de la Costa in Puerto Vallarta (2010), completed an advanced course in obesity and metabolic surgery at IRCAD / University of Strasbourg and a diploma in surgical and multidisciplinary management of obesity at UNAM, was an attending surgeon at the Mexican Social Security Institute (2007–2015) and is a professor of gastroenterology at Centro Universitario de la Costa.
Credentials
The practice lists certification by the Mexican Board of General Surgery and membership in IFSO.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedCertified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery (per the practice)
- MembershipsInternational Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
- Works atBariatrics Health Mexico (Dr. Sergio Del Hoyo)
Certifications, licenses & patents
- Board certificationCertified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery (per the practice)
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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
- TrainingIRCAD / University of Strasbourg, France
- DegreeUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
- DegreeCentro Universitario de la Costa, Puerto Vallarta
Professional memberships
- MembershipInternational Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo
| Procedure | Price at Bariatrics Health Mexico (Dr. Sergio Del Hoyo) | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) | From $6,000 | From $25,000 |
| Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) | From $4,800 | $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. Sergio A. Del Hoyo
Where does Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo practice?
Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo works at Bariatrics Health Mexico (Dr. Sergio Del Hoyo) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
What are Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo's qualifications?
Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo has trained at IRCAD / University of Strasbourg, France and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), credentials and memberships include Certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery (per the practice); International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo perform?
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy).
Does Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo speak English?
Yes. Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo speaks English, Spanish.
How much does surgery with Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo cost?
Prices quoted by Bariatrics Health Mexico (Dr. Sergio Del Hoyo) for procedures Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo performs, in U.S. dollars: Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) $6,000; Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy) $4,800. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo'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
Puerto Vallarta bariatric surgery practice of Dr. Sergio A. Del Hoyo and Dr. Christian O. Ramírez, operating at Hospital CMQ Premiere, with published USD package prices, per the practice.
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