Hospital · Mexicali

Hospital de la Familia

4.4 398 reviews across 2 sites · Ranked #24 in Mexico
69.3/100Directory Score

Hospital de la Familia is a Mexicali hospital offering several bariatric procedures, with English- and Spanish-language services listed.

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Overview

Hospital de la Familia is a hospital in Mexicali, Baja California, at Cto Brasil 82 in Parque Industrial El Alamo, near the U.S.–Mexico border. Its bariatric team includes Dr. Marco Sariñana, along with Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante Vildosola, Dr. Gustavo Gaspar, Dr. Guadalupe Machado, Dr. Horacio Ham Pujol, and Dr. Joaquin Ayala. Listed weight-loss procedures include gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloon, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), gastric band, and gastric plication. The facility profile lists English and Spanish as languages spoken and describes operating rooms, an imaging center, and a medical tourism department opened in 2009. Bookimed reports that the hospital has performed more than 3,000 weight-loss procedures and holds accreditation from Mexico’s Consejo de Salubridad General. Its listing also describes traditional and robotic-assisted bariatric techniques, including Da Vinci robotic sleeve surgery.

Procedures and prices

ProcedureListed price (USD)Price source
Endoscopic Sleeve (ESG) $8,400 Bookimed
Gastric Balloon $2,750 Bookimed
Gastric Bypass $5,900 – $7,750 Bookimed
Gastric Plication $4,681 – $6,076 MyMediTravel
Gastric Sleeve $3,950 MyMediTravel
Lap Band $4,207 – $5,143 MyMediTravel

Prices are starting prices published on directory profiles or the provider site and may be outdated or exclude hospital nights, tests, travel and aftercare. Request a current written offer.

Services and amenities

Services

  • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
  • Gynecology and IVF
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Spine Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Urology
  • General Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Health Insurance Coordination
  • Medical Record Transfers
  • Airport and Border Pickup

Amenities

  • Airport Pickup
  • Border Crossing Pickup
  • 24/7 Cafeteria
  • Family Accommodation
  • Flight Booking Assistance
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private Parking
  • Chapel
  • English- and Spanish-Speaking Staff
  • Private Rooms

As listed by the provider. Confirm what your package includes before booking.

Surgeons and doctors

  • Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante Vildosola

    Orthopedic Surgeon · 38+ years in practice

    Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante Vildosola is listed as an orthopedics specialist associated with Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico. Hospital and medical-directory listings identify his specialty as orthopedic surgery. The available information does not establish that he practices bariatric surgery. Although Hospital de la Familia lists bariatric procedures, those listings describe services at the hospital and do not attribute them to Dr. Bustamante Vildosola. The sources reviewed provide no verified details about his education, certifications, professional memberships, years of experience, or languages spoken. His profile is therefore limited to his reported orthopedic specialty and association with the Mexicali hospital.

  • Dr. Marco Sarinana

    Physician · 18+ years in practice

    Dr. Marco Sarinana is listed among the doctors associated with Hospital de la Familia, a private general hospital in Mexicali, Baja California. It also provides no information about his education, postgraduate training, board certifications, professional memberships, years of experience, or languages. The hospital’s general description mentions services and arrangements for patients, but those details concern the institution and its staff generally rather than Dr. Sarinana individually. No procedures or outcomes are attributed specifically to him in the supplied material.

  • Dr. Gustavo Gaspar Blanco

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon · 18+ years in practice

    Dr. Gustavo Gaspar Blanco is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing in Mexicali, Mexico. He is listed among the doctors at Hospital de la Familia. The hospital’s profile states that he graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and completed specialization in General Surgery and Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery at General Hospital Medical Center La Raza in Mexico City. The practice reports that he has performed cosmetic surgery in Mexicali for over 18 years and has performed more than 4,000 cosmetic surgeries. It also reports that he received the Sol Azteca award in 2007 and was recognized by Allergan as Best Surgeon of Mexico in 2008, 2009, and 2010. The available sources describe his work in plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery; they do not establish a bariatric surgery specialty.

    Education: Graduated from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico; Specialized in General Surgery and Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery at General Hospital Medical Center La Raza in Mexico City

  • Dr. Guadalupe Machado

    Gynecologist and Obstetrician

    Dr. Guadalupe Machado is listed as a gynecologist in Mexicali and practices at Hospital de la Familia. Her listed areas include gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive medicine, and laparoscopy. The available profile information identifies her medical degree as being from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, awarded in 1981, and her specialty training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Hospital General Dr. Darío Fernández in Mexico City, completed in 1995. A separate doctor profile reports that she received gynecological and obstetric surgery board certification from the Mexican Society and Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics in 1995, and lists Spanish and English as languages she speaks. The available sources do not establish that she is a bariatric surgeon or document bariatric procedures performed by her.

    Education: Medical degree, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 1981; Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital General Dr. Darío Fernández, Mexico City, 1995

    Certifications: Gynecological and obstetric surgery board certification, Mexican Society and Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1995

  • Dr. Horacio Ham Pujol

    Bariatric Surgeon · 22+ years in practice

    Dr. Horacio Ham Pujol is a bariatric and general surgeon in Mexicali, Mexico. Hospital de la Familia lists him among its bariatric surgeons; other listings associate him with Hospital Hispano Americano in the same city. His reported areas of practice include bariatric, general, and laparoscopic surgery. A profile reports that he studied medicine at the Autonomous University of Baja California in Mexicali and completed a General Surgery residency at the General Hospital of Sonora. It also reports advanced laparoscopy training. He is described as certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery and as affiliated with organizations including the Mexican School of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases and the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery. One provider profile reports 22 years of work experience. The available sources do not consistently describe his current hospital affiliation, so these listings are presented as reported rather than as confirmation of his current appointment.

    Education: Medical education, Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), Mexicali; General Surgery residency, General Hospital of Sonora; Advanced laparoscopy course

    Certifications: Mexican Board of General Surgery

    Memberships: Mexican School of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases; Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery; Mexicali College of General Surgeons

  • Dr. Joaquín Ayala Del Muro

    Bariatric Surgeon

    Dr. Joaquín Ayala Del Muro is a surgeon who practices at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. His listed specialties include bariatric surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and general surgery. His profile reports that he earned his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, completed residency at the Civil Hospital in Guadalajara, and undertook fellowship training at the Ivo Pitanguy Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is described as board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery. His profile also says he speaks English and Spanish. The available sources provide limited detail about his bariatric training and practice.

    Education: Medical degree, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara; Residency, Civil Hospital in Guadalajara; Fellowship, Ivo Pitanguy Clinic, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Certifications: Board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Biographies are compiled from the practice website, directory profiles and other public sources. Verify board certification with the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General.

Directory Score

69.3/100Ranked #24 in Mexico
  • Rating quality21.3 / 35
    4.41 average stars (enough reviews that no adjustment is needed)
  • Review volume13.0 / 15
    398 reviews
  • Review sources5.0 / 20
    2 independent sites: Map listings, MyMediTravel
  • Surgeon experience20.0 / 20
    Dr. Juan Antonio Bustamante Vildosola: 38 years in practice · source
  • Center history10.0 / 10
    Founded 2003 (23 years) · source

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Ratings and reviews

4.4
398 reviews

Center listings

  • Map listings 4.4(393)
  • MyMediTravel 5.0(5)

Combined rating is weighted by the number of reviews on each site, as shown when last checked. Surgeon profile ratings count toward this center because the surgeon operates here.

Anonymous · Arm lift (brachioplasty) Oct 2026

During my consultation, the surgeon personally did the markings and was very honest about where the scars from my full arm lift would be and their visibility. The procedure went well. The staff was excellent. They all took very good care of me including the recovery, and I was very comfortable and felt like the staff really cared about me. I am recovering from the surgery on both arms and feeling better than expected.

Review from Bookimed. Read on original site
Randy · CO2 Laser Treatment Oct 2026

My coordinator stayed in touch regularly, the clinic was modern and clean, and the doctor was very personable and efficient. I was most concerned about understanding the process, but the surgeon explained the downtime and realistic results clearly, even doing a test spot first. Recovery is going about as expected. There were no additional expenses. The only area for improvement is the follow-up; the instructions were not very detailed, and there has been little contact from the clinic since the procedure.

Review from Bookimed. Read on original site
Anonymous · Penile implant surgery Aug 2026

For anyone considering this surgery, I wanted to share my initial thoughts. I opted for the malleable (semi-rigid) implant. It's still very early in my recovery, so it's genuinely too early to tell what the final outcome will be, but the journey has been positive so far. The clinic environment was great, and I appreciated the friendly staff, which made a real difference in feeling comfortable. I was also pleased that there were no additional expenses on top of the price we agreed on. The clinic team has stayed in touch with me since the procedure, which is very reassuring. It was a solid experience.

Review from Bookimed. Read on original site
Anonymous · Rhinoplasty (nose job) Jul 2026

If a friend was considering this, I'd tell them my experience with the surgeon, staff, and clinic has been very positive. At this point in my recovery, everything is feeling about as expected. The clinic team has stayed in touch, and I really appreciated that there were no additional expenses on top of what I initially paid. That was a relief. My main piece of advice would be to prepare well for your consultation. I would suggest asking for more time with the doctor before surgery and to bring pictures of what you’d like done specifically to make sure you're aligned.

Review from Bookimed. Read on original site
Anonymous · Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction) Jun 2026

If a friend asked me about this clinic for eyelid surgery, my answer would be an absolute no. I chose the traditional incision method for both my upper and lower lids, and the process has been concerning. My biggest challenge is dealing with dry eyes constantly, which is a persistent discomfort throughout the day. The incision lines are still quite red, but the aesthetic result is the most upsetting part. When I smile, you can clearly see how one side is different from the other. The lack of care from the surgeon and staff was palpable. I would not recommend this clinic to anyone.

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María del refugio P. Mar 2022

The doctors and nurses are very attentive to the patient but those who are at the entrance do not give information to the family and do not let anyone in

Review from MyMediTravel. Read on original site

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