Surgery across the border, in a single day trip.

Healthcare by the Numbers

The data behind the decision

Metric
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇺🇸 United States
Avg Cost: Knee Replacement
~$7,500
~$35,000
Avg Cost: Gastric Sleeve
~$5,500
~$20,000
Avg Cost: All-on-4 Dental
~$6,000
~$25,000
Avg Cost: Hip Replacement
~$9,000
~$40,000
Avg Cost: IVF (single cycle)
~$4,500
~$20,000
Nearest Border Crossing
Tijuana (15 min from San Diego)
N/A
English-Speaking Specialists
Widely available
Standard
Prices are estimated ranges. JetPatient provides exact quotes after a free consultation. Click any row to see the matching ranked clinic list.
1M+
Americans travel to Mexico for medical care annually
JCI
Accreditation shown per facility — JCI where it exists, the strongest regional equivalent where it doesn't
75%
Average cost savings vs. equivalent US procedures
1.5h
LA to Tijuana — the shortest medical trip imaginable
Clearing the Air

6 Mexico Healthcare Myths — Debunked

MYTH
"Mexico hospitals aren't safe or clean."
REALITY
Accredited facilities in Mexico City and Monterrey meet the exact same international standards as the world's top hospitals. Hospital Angeles and Christus Muguerza are internationally recognized.
MYTH
"I won't find English-speaking doctors."
REALITY
Most top Mexican surgeons trained in the US or Europe. Many are dual-board certified. English fluency is standard at international patient facilities, and JetPatient routes you to bilingual platform support.
MYTH
"It's too far away and complicated."
REALITY
Tijuana is literally 15 minutes from San Diego. Mexico City is 2 hours from LA and 3 hours from Dallas. Many patients drive across the border and back the same day for dental work.
MYTH
"The quality of care must be lower to be affordable."
REALITY
Lower costs reflect lower overhead, not lower quality. Labor and real estate costs in Mexico are a fraction of US rates, meaning top talent is simply far more affordable to the patient.
MYTH
"I can't get follow-up care at home."
REALITY
JetPatient coordinates post-op care with your local US physician before you travel. Detailed medical records in English are provided at discharge. Telemedicine follow-ups with your Mexican surgeon are included.
MYTH
"It's only for uninsured or low-income patients."
REALITY
Self-funded employers, health-sharing ministries, and high-earning professionals are JetPatient's fastest-growing segment. When you can save $40,000 on a hip replacement, it makes financial sense at any income level.
Our Mexico Network

Three Gateway Cities.
Exceptional Care in Every Direction.

Mexico City (CDMX)
Latin America's Largest Medical Hub
  • Home to Mexico's leading private hospital networks
  • More medical specialists per capita than most US cities
  • World-class restaurants, culture, and recovery environment
  • Direct flights from 40+ US cities
  • 3h from Dallas, 2.5h from Houston, 2h from LA
Key Specialties
Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Oncology, Cardiac, Fertility/IVF
Featured Facilities
  • Hospital Angeles Pedregal (JCI Accredited)
  • Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI
  • Hospital Medica Sur
Monterrey
Mexico's Industrial & Medical Capital
  • Closest major Mexican city to the Texas border (2h from San Antonio)
  • Home to Christus Muguerza and the Tecnológico de Monterrey hospital system
  • Strong US cultural familiarity and bilingual staff
  • Major tech and industrial hub with modern infrastructure
  • 1h 45min from Houston
Key Specialties
Cardiac Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Bariatrics
Featured Facilities
  • Christus Muguerza Hospital Alta Especialidad (JCI)
  • Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad
  • Centro Cardiológico Tec de Monterrey
Tijuana
The Border Care Capital
  • 15 minutes from downtown San Diego — walk across the border
  • World-famous dental tourism destination
  • One of the most visited cities in the world
  • Thriving medical tourism ecosystem with clinics on every block
  • Same-day or weekend procedures make it uniquely practical
Key Specialties
Dental, Cosmetic Surgery, Bariatrics, Ophthalmology (LASIK)
Featured Facilities
  • CIMA Hospital Tijuana
  • Hospital Excel (Bariatrics & Cosmetic)
  • Oceanus Dental Group
Quality & Safety

The Accreditations That Matter

Every JetPatient Mexico partner facility has been independently evaluated against international safety and quality standards.

🏢

JCI Accreditation

Joint Commission International: the global gold standard for hospital quality. The same body that accredits top US hospitals accredits our Mexico partners.

📋

COFEPRIS Standards

Mexico's federal health regulator enforces rigorous licensing, equipment standards, and physician certification requirements across all partner facilities.

🎓

US & International Training

Our partner surgeons are board-certified in Mexico and many hold dual certification with US or European boards, with training at institutions like Johns Hopkins and the Mayo Clinic.

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JetPatient Vetting

JetPatient does not yet perform independent credentialing. Accreditation shown for a facility is what the facility reports about itself, and has not been confirmed with the issuing body. Building that verification is work in progress.

Recovery & Aftercare

Recover Well. Return Confident.

🌞 Recovery in Mexico City or Monterrey

Both cities offer world-class recovery environments with 5-star hotel suites adjacent to our partner hospitals. Physical therapy, nursing visits, and nutritionist support are bundled into JetPatient packages. The mild climate and excellent cuisine accelerate recovery.

🏠 Return to the US & Follow-Up

Most elective procedures require 3–10 days in Mexico before safe air travel home. Your JetPatient package includes a structured 90-day follow-up protocol, with telemedicine appointments with your surgeon and coordination with your local US primary care doctor.

💻 Remote Monitoring

Our partner hospitals provide digital patient portals with lab results, imaging, and post-op instructions in English. Video consultations can be scheduled within 24 hours for any concerns after you return home.

🏠 What's Included in Every Package

Airport transfers, hospital coordinator, pre-op bloodwork, post-op medications (Day 1), English-language discharge summary, US follow-up care coordination, and 90-day telemedicine support with your surgeon.

Your Mexico Journey Starts Here

All-in prices. Don't Wait Another Year.

Thousands of Americans are already getting world-class care in Mexico — without the US price tag or the US wait time. JetPatient makes it safe, coordinated, and simple.

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