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Small intestine resection in Mexico typically costs from _op_223_price_from_ to _op_223_price_to_ depending on the surgical technique, disease complexity, and clinic location. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US, where this procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Most Mexican hospital packages include pre-operative blood tests, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and a hospital stay of one to three nights.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing JCI-accredited facilities provides a high-value balance of US-equivalent standards and significant savings. Galenia Hospital in Cancún offers this certification with a massive capacity of 10,000 patients annually. For specialized surgical care, Dr. Enrique Pliego holds American College of Surgeons (ACS) membership. This ensures patients receive treatment from doctors recognized by the same boards governing US surgical practices.

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Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

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In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

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