Ready4aChange coordinates bariatric procedures at San Javier Medical Hospital in Puerto Vallarta.
Overview
Ready4aChange is a medical-tourism provider that arranges bariatric procedures rather than a standalone hospital or surgeon practice. Its Puerto Vallarta listing is associated with San Javier Medical Hospital and gives the address as Blvd Francisco Medina, Ascencio 2760, Zona Hotelera Norte. The listed surgeons are Dr. Alejandro Lopez, Dr. Alberto Michel, and Dr. Luis Pasten. Procedures listed include gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, duodenal switch, gastric balloon, gastric plication, revision surgery, and consultation. The profile lists English and Spanish. Ready4aChange describes itself as facilitating weight-loss surgery in Mexico and says it works with surgeons and hospitals in several cities, including Puerto Vallarta; these are provider-reported statements. The supplied information does not specify surgeon credentials, hospital accreditations, clinical outcomes, or patient-support services. Patients should confirm treatment arrangements and the treating surgeon directly.
Procedures and prices
| Procedure | Listed price (USD) | Price source |
|---|---|---|
| Duodenal Switch | $7,661 | MyMediTravel |
| Gastric Balloon | Ask for an offer | |
| Gastric Bypass | $6,852 | MyMediTravel |
| Gastric Plication | $4,856 | MyMediTravel |
| Gastric Sleeve | Ask for an offer | |
| Mini Gastric Bypass | Ask for an offer | |
| Revision Surgery | Ask for an offer |
Prices are starting prices published on directory profiles or the provider site and may be outdated or exclude hospital nights, tests, travel and aftercare.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
- Rehabilitation
- Translation Services
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mobility-Accessible Rooms
- Parking Available
- Phone in Room
- TV in Room
- English Language Support
- Spanish Language Support
As listed by the provider. Confirm what your package includes before booking.
Surgeons and doctors
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Dr. Alberto Michel
Bariatric Surgeon · 16+ years in practiceDr. Alberto Michel is listed in connection with Ready4achange - San Javier Medical Hospital in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Available information identifies him as a bariatric surgeon, but does not establish his training, certifications, languages, or years in practice specifically in connection with this Puerto Vallarta listing. The clinic listing describes Ready4achange as facilitating weight-loss surgeries, though the available text provides no further physician-specific details. No additional professional or personal details are included because the available sources do not clearly connect them to this practice.
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Dr. Luis Pasten
Bariatric SurgeonThe available profile material associates Dr. Luis Pasten with Ready4achange - San Javier Medical Hospital in Puerto Vallarta, a clinic listing categorized under bariatric surgery. It does not provide details about his education, credentials, years of experience, languages, or specific procedures. Search results mention a Luis Pasten connected with care in Baja California and Tijuana, but they do not establish a connection to the Puerto Vallarta practice and are not used to describe him here. Further professional details cannot be confirmed from the available matched material.
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Dr. Alejandro López
Bariatric SurgeonDr. Alejandro López is listed in connection with Puerto Vallarta and the practice Ready4achange - San Javier Medical Hospital. The available clinic information identifies Ready4achange as a facility associated with weight-loss surgery, but does not provide details about Dr. López’s education, certifications, surgical experience, or specific procedures. Search results also describe a Dr. Alejandro López Ortega who practices in Puerto Vallarta, but they associate him with ALO Bariatrics and Centro Médico Joya rather than Ready4achange - San Javier Medical Hospital. Because the available information does not establish that these are the same practice affiliation, details from those results are not included here.
Biographies are compiled from the practice website, directory profiles and other public sources. Verify board certification with the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General.
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