It starts with a phone call with one of our US-based patient coordinators. We will walk you through all the steps to start your weight loss. We are with you every step of the way and ensure you’re constantly in comfort and ease. With over 20 years of experience and 25,000+ successful surgeries completed, Obesity Control Center is a worldwide leader in safe and innovative bariatric surgery that helps patients get their lives back. Contact our Mexico-based weight-loss hospital today and begin your journey toward better health and well-being. Our team is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Tagalog.
Traveling to OCC
We are located in Tijuana just 20 minutes across the board from San Diego. Our concierge service makes it easy for you to travel to our clinic from anywhere in the world. Upon arrival at the San Diego Airport or at the border crossing, you will be met by our private driver and be driven across to the border to your five-star accommodations to prepare for surgery. Learn more about Medical Tourism.
Upon arrival at the San Diego Airport, you will be met by our driver in the baggage claim area. Your arrival should be scheduled no later than 11 am the day before surgery for pre-operative testing. Please arrive fasting (nothing by mouth after midnight the night before).
If you choose to drive, you will cross at the El Chaparral border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana. Please ensure all of your documentation is correct. Your arrival should be scheduled no later than 11am the day before surgery. Please arrive fasting (nothing by mouth after midnight the night before).
There is an Amtrak station in San Diego. Upon arrival, you will be met by our driver in the designated pick-up zone. Your arrival should be scheduled no later than 11am the day before surgery. Please arrive fasting (nothing by mouth after midnight the night before).
Includes service to and from the airport, guidance over the border, and five-star accommodations. OCC is your partner from initial consultation to five years of post-surgery follow-up.
Fully Accredited and follow the highest US medical safety standards. Lowest complication and infection rate with a 20+ year track record of successful surgeries. 38-40
Please contact the OCC Concierge at 1-866-376-7849 ext, 80 immediately if you have any issues with crossing the border, travel, or obtaining permission to enter Mexico.