Dr. Galloway Thank…read moreyou so much for your excellent care Dr. Galloway. I was extremely anxious about having to have surgery. Can you talk me through it and help me with my fears. Even better, the surgery turned out great and I know I have any pain. I would like to thank Dr. Galloway and his staff for providing me with such a great care.

Simply the best. Dr. Galloway did open inguinal hernia surgery on me three weeks ago, and I could…read morenot be more pleased. I experience no significant pain--a testament to his skill and attention to detail. I am recovering quickly, doing everything a normally do, and in another week am told I can return to the gym and swimming. Dr. Galloway is one of the finest surgeons in the region, his staff are helpful and supportive throughout the process. The nurses and staff at Scripps hospital in Encinitas were uniformly superb. My operation was at 8:30 a.m., and I was home and comfortable by 11. I took a few Tylenol the first couple of days and never even needed the prescription pain relievers the hospital provided. If you live in Southern California and need a skilled and experienced surgeon, do yourself a favor and talk to Dr. Galloway.

She took the time to give a straight forward, detailed diagnosis and detailed options for…read moretreatment. She told me what she would do if she were in my shoes. I found myself very comfortable to ask questions if I had any.

From the owner: I specialize in general and advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery. I listen to my patients and…read moreuse cutting edge technology to help them with surgical needs regarding breast and colon cancer, gallbladder surgery, complex hernia repairs, bowel surgery, and removal of lumps and bumps.

I had a breast lift, augmentation, and arm lift with Dr. Flores on Jan 14, 2026. I had breast…read morecancer with left breast mastectomy in 2010 and as a result, had terrible overall breast symmetry. Contending with an overly large perky saline implant on my left breast, and a very saggy sad right breast, I had a rather low self-image. I also was saddled with huge flabby upper arms and lots of side boob. I hadn't worn a short sleeve shirt in years. I found Dr. Flores in Tijuana, Mexico and after visiting his web site, conducted due diligence to ensure he was board certified and had no instances of malpractice. I found he was boarded in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and in General Surgery. His ratings were five stars. I contacted the practice online, sent initial photos, and they responded back very quickly with recommendations for improvement and a professional brochure that included a lot of information about the Dr., the team, the hospital and the hotel along with a very reasonable quote. Soon after, I had my first web consult with Dr. Flores. I decided to move forward with the surgery, and upon my arrival in San Diego, the office arranged a ride for me from the airport to the Dr's office in Tijuana where I had my pre-op consultation and met the support team. Everyone was very kind to me and took a great deal of time to ensure I had all my questions answered and was comfortable with the proposed surgeries, implants, and subsequent care. Dr. Flores did the "mark-up" and spent a great deal of time helping me to choose the right implant size for my body. Since I was also having an extended arm lift, Dr. Flores also agreed to remove as much side boob and back fat as possible. We also discussed reasonable expectations. Interestingly, I also had an extensive visit/exam with an Internal Medicine physician to ensure I was healthy and could tolerate the anesthesia and surgery with little risk. My surgery was the following early morning, and I spent a night at the hospital. I woke up sometime in the very early morning, and a very sweet nurse brought me broth and Jello. I woke up again in the morning to find Dr. Flores checking in on me. He took lots of time to answer all my questions and he described everything he had done surgically, and he assured me that everything had gone very well. He was very happy with the results and warned me to be patient and to do very little physical activity until cleared. My first impression of my new body was scary. I told Dr. Flores I was very worried. He asked me to be patient and said that what I was seeing was normal, and that everything would be just fine. I stayed in Tijuana for about seven days and was delivered back to the airport and flew home. I had to stay in constant contact with Dr. Flores's office and send new photos every Friday. After one month post op, I began to see that I was going to look amazing. I had my final three-month post-op web visit with Dr. Flores last week and I am now in month four post op, and I am healing up very nicely. My arms are slim and I am very pleased with my new and improved breast symmetry. I now look wonderful in clothes, and my scarring surprisingly has been very minimal. I have had a really excellent experience with Dr. Flores and his wonderful staff. I initially was scared to have the surgery in Mexico, but in retrospect, I was treated so much better than I had been previously in the US. Everyone took the time to get to know me and everyone I encountered was patient and kind. The hotel was beautiful and the food was amazing. I would do it again in a heartbeat and have absolutely no regrets. I highly recommend Dr. Flores and his excellent team.

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Flores Valdivia and his entire team in…read moreTijuana. Every single person on staff was truly incredible from start to finish--I felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for the entire time. Dr. Flores uses high-quality implants, which made a huge difference compared to the ones I had done 12 years ago. The level of surgical skill is honestly impeccable. I didn't even realize how poorly my previous procedure had been done until I went through this experience--this was on a completely different level. What stood out most was how heard and listened to I felt throughout the process. Dr. Flores really delivered on the results I was hoping for. I've also had ongoing support from Dr. Yessenia, who has been consistently available to answer questions and guide me through healing, which made a huge difference in my recovery and peace of mind. This was my third plastic surgery procedure in Mexico, and I can confidently say I won't go anywhere else in the future. Highly, highly recommend.

I searched for two years to find this amazing Doctor. Dr. Samagh and his team, Garrett PA and…read moreKristi who runs the office are absolutely amazing. I adore them all. They all made a very scary situation much easier. This was my second exact surgery and Dr. Samagh was kind and caring, and has such great bedside manner, something lacking in todays doctors. My surgery was so much easier than my first surgery two years ago, and my healing has been smoother with the help of both Garrett and Kristi's help. I would not hesitate ever turning to this group if you ever need surgery. They are at the top of game, and have new and innovative ways to get results that others don't. They specialize in areas where others really don't know what they are doing. Trust these people.

I have been going to Dr. Samagh for years and have had surgery with him. He is the ultimate…read moreprofessional who listens carefully and offers many options for care. The office manager Christy has always been awesome. My last visit this past week was with Garrett for a pulled / torn hamstring. He is following in Dr. Samagh's footsteps, as he was incredibly professional and took tie to check all of my leg muscle's and recommended an MRI for further review. He is a great addition to the office there. I would highly recommend their offie for Orthapedic care!!!

I had my surgery 7/15 I'm beyond happy with everything from day one , yes there is additional cost…read morebut you're advised in advance of the additional cost , yes I paid extra for xrays & medicine, they have transportation available if you request it. He was nice & polite and very inexpensive. Hospital stay was great very attentive & definitely never called for a nurse once because they were checking on me 24/7Very clean Only complain I had that I went alone & my belongings were put away I had no phone till next morning & they were suppose to call my bf after surgery and didnt ... I highly recommend them Everyone will have a different experience, but I'm very happy & highly recommend them.

PLEASE BEWARE: This place is only good if you want to deal with a logistical nightmare as well as…read morehidden costs. Most places understand that when you are traveling to a new country to do a medical procedure there is a lot of fear and confusion and will typically pick you up from the airport and transport you to the hospital and other appointments you may have. Do not expect to find that level of care here. They will simply tell you to figure it out. They will also advertise a really low and affordable cost to you but once you arrive you have to fork up at least $500 more in costs for medicine and post op tests. The "package" that they sell you means nothing to them they will continue to find ways to charge you. The only reason I chose this place (and the reason they get 2 stars) is because of the surgeon and that is the only reason I would ever recommend it. Dr. Elenes knows his way around a sleeve. Be prepared to have an awful experience at the hospital. The attention and care the nurses provide is horrendous. They do not care that you just had a major surgery done, they are brutes. They pushed medicine into a burst vein and instead of doing something to help the pain (of this as well as the surgery) they told me to suck it up. To make matters worse, they will be live streaming your procedure without consent and won't even mention it to you after the fact. If you've always wanted your unconscious, naked body to be all over the internet this is the perfect place. They make you feel like you can trust them but the sad fact is, you cannot.

It's like a hospital. It is false advertisement. Nothing like the photos. The pictures on the site…read moreare of closed locations. They actually had us change rooms on our 2nd day there and sent us to a hotel without staff to assist. The surgery did go well. We were sent to the airport 5 hours earlier due to driver issues. It was false advertisement. Just be warned

What a phenomenal experience. I can honestly say that I had…read morenothing but incredible interactions with any and all of the staff members here. I also want to give a very special and heartfelt acknowledgments to my surgeon Dr. Quiñonez a.k.a. Dr. Q! Now, that I am back and have had time to fully process my experience, I'm really happy with the care and expertise of Dr. Q and his staff. He is somewhat of a reserved gentlemen but has the most experience at this facility. Depending on who you ask he is also the one who perfected the technique that is primarily used at Pompeii Surgical. Although, I made sure to do a deep dive into every aspect of the surgery, (I did 2 1/2 months of training/ learning). He fully explain the procedure and even drew a diagram to make sure that I was comfortable with what was going to happen. Now, let's talk about the obvious. For most people who come down to use this facility and take advantage of the procedures for a fraction of the cost. the fact that it's in Tijuana, Mexico makes people hesitant and even scared. The false ideals of cartel problems or even dangerous activities that are assumed to happen, is a non factor. I highly recommend this place for a high quality medical experience and for anyone that has to pay out of pocket for bariatric surgery. I have read horror stories about being forced to jump through hoops for insurance companies. To fight for financing and their required qualification period to be approved. at the time of this review the cost was $5300 cash or specialized check. That covered everything but airfare. Unfortunately, as of March 1st, 2022, the price has gone up to $5800. But it's still cheaper than paying in the states and in my opinion, Worth every penny!! It's Unbelievable care at a world class facility. I will tell you that this facility and all those that work here from the: surgeons, assistants and nurses are phenomenal. I also want to mention how fantastic the care coordinators and even the drivers- are professionals of the highest caliber. The facility is incredibly clean and modernized. Guests are treated with world class respect and care. I would highly recommend anyone considering bariatric surgery to come here and make it a vacation.

This review will be lengthy as it is important for anyone considering weight loss surgery to review…read moreall their options. This review can also serve as advice in getting weight loss surgery as I will add important caveats. When I got serious about weight loss surgery after suffering the up and down weight gain and loss from PCOS I researched a lot of places on different countries. I could have done the surgery under my insurance but I wanted it done right away. This hospital was on the top of my list. They have many coordinators and liaisons to help you through your whole process. Karla is awesome!! She takes care of every practical detail and makes sure everything is fulfilled to your standard. To qualify for the surgery you will need to go to their website and put in your info with height and weight. You get accepted right away if you qualify then you are contacted by a representative of the hospital. They do require a list of meds, previous surgeries, allergies, and medical history. There are certain conditions to prevent you from having the surgery and they won't risk your life for money. An internist sees you before surgery to review meds and blood work. He will also instruct you when to retake meds or stop taking certain meds altogether. Before surgery they obtain blood labs, Covid test, lung CT, and EKG. You get all your records, imaging, and prescribed post surgical meds upon discharge. I had the gastric sleeve which lasts 45 minutes. You are placed under anesthesia and they remove 80% of your stomach through laparoscopy. I have 4 scars on my stomach that will heal nicely. They do put a drain in you to remove any excess blood so your body doesn't have to go about absorbing it all. The most painful part of the surgery was the drain. It hurt with movement and deep breathing. I did well with my incentive spirometer but it was hard with that drain. Other patients complained about it too but we all realized it was very necessary! When it came out I felt 1000 times better. They do encourage you to drink fluids slowly after surgery and provide bottled water, Gatorade, and juice as well as ice chips. They had normal saline running the whole time and also hung antibiotics, pain medicine, steroids for inflammation, and meds to prevent nausea and reflux. Okay, so this place is as modern as it's going to get. As a nurse there were a lot of things I would do different but I was a good patient ;) The stretcher I was on had blood splatter (I hope) from another patient and one nurse gave me a breathing treatment with a mask that had been on the floor. I did my own cleaning in my room. I am so happy to have had this procedure here. They do a leak test the next day to make sure you're stitched up tight, by the way.

I want to share my honest experience with Mexico Bariatric Center so others know what to expect…read more There is a huge language barrier between patients and a lot of the nurses and doctors. Some doctors speak English very well, but many do not, which made communication stressful at times. Another big issue was unexpected costs. I was told upfront what my package included, but once I was discharged, I was charged for every medication given during my stay. I was also hit with a BMI fee that I was originally told was already covered during my first consultation and paid before arrival. At discharge, I ended up paying an additional $835 on top of the $6,000+ I had already paid. On top of that, I paid for a full gastric bypass, but I was actually given a mini gastric bypass. This was never explained to me by the surgeon--I only found out afterward from the aftercare doctor. I do want to say Dr. Martin was great. She spoke excellent English, explained everything clearly, and I really appreciated her care. However, after surgery, I experienced complications and was throwing up blood. I was given medication to help with clotting, but I was continuously charged for it without being told. I assumed it was included in my surgical package, but it was not. Overall, I would say be very cautious and ask detailed questions about costs and procedures before booking with Mexico Bariatric Center. Make sure you fully understand what is included--and what is not.

The best plastic surgeon in Mexicali, he is a board-certified plastic surgeon, I had a mommy…read moremakeover and my body looks perfect thanks to him! I think he specializes on Mommy Makeover because he appears on social media as "Dr. Mommy Makeover" , he offers a recovery house, hospital, pre-op exams, preparation, follow-up for 3 months, post-op massages, nutrition before and after surgery, he also has a team to pick you up and take you back at an affordable cost, nothing compared to the US, Getting a Mommy Makeover in the US is over 20 grand and Dr. Gaytan is 6k all included, it is absolutely worth it

Now retired, I think, Dr. Sam was the Marcus Welby of surgery. He successfully removed my husband's…read morerare, aggressive cancerous tumor. He is right now cancer free. What we loved most about Dr. Sam was his view of life and the human soul. He valued every patient beyond him/her being a clinical visit. He wanted to be sure you were emotionally and spiritually well. Thank you, Dr. Sam!

Dr. Filiciotto diagnosed and resolved a very serious illness in one of our kids. His…read moreprofessionalism, care and communication was excellent. He went far above-and-beyond to listen and care for our whole child. I couldn't recommend more highly. Very grateful.

Amazing! She does not overbook appointments. A 9:00 AM appointment means you get seen at 9:00 AM…read more She doesn't just ask three questions and push you some pills. She takes time to review your file and talk to you comprehensively. I was nervous at first going to a nurse practioner but she is better than any doctor I have ever seen. I had a complicated diagnosis and had been to a bunch of doctors. She went step by step and test by test until she figured it out, which by the way was not that long. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone.

Kay is the best! She is knowledgeable, caring and respects you as the patient. She spends the time…read moreYOU need and understands women's health issues from multiple perspectives, for example, alternative approaches and issues related to autoimmune disease.