Mexico
Medical treatment in Mexico: published prices for visitors
Prices checked 26 October 2026 (Taipei time)
Short answer
Closest for readers in the US and western Canada: Tijuana and Los Algodones are a walk or a short drive from the US border.
- Procedures with a price
- 7 of 5
- Cities
- Tijuana and Los Algodones
- Currency
- MXN
- Language
- Spanish; border clinics that serve US patients usually work in English.
- NHS / HSE schemes
- Not covered
Prices in Mexico by procedure
Each range covers only prices that match the procedure's unit (for example one MRI area, or one eye). Open a procedure for every line and what it includes.
| Procedure | Providers | In GBP | In USD | UK private, for comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI scan in Mexico | Hospital MAC Tijuana | about £449 | about $600 | about £249 to £380 |
| Cataract surgery in Mexico | Vision Mendez Institute and Retina Center Tijuana | about £1,760 to £1,870 | about $2,350 to $2,500 | about £2,000 to £3,610 |
| Laser eye surgery in Mexico | Retina Center Tijuana and Vision Mendez Institute | about £1,570 to £2,240 | about $2,100 to $3,000 | about £2,590 to £7,500 |
| Dental implant in Mexico | Algodones Dental Center and Dental Solutions Tijuana | about £957 to £1,160 | about $1,280 to $1,550 | about £2,950 |
| Veneers in Mexico | Algodones Dental Center and Dental Solutions Tijuana | about £284 to £337 | about $380 to $450 | about £850 |
| Hip replacement in Mexico | Mexico Orthopedic Center (at Hospital Azar) | about £10,470 | about $14,000 | about £16,580 |
| Knee replacement in Mexico | Mexico Orthopedic Center (at Hospital Azar) | about £9,720 | about $13,000 | about £16,910 |
Not listed: colonoscopies, health check-ups, hair transplants and IVF cycles. We did not find a published price in Mexico that we could verify.
Tijuana and Los Algodones sit on the US border, and the clinics here quote in US dollars. Hospital MAC's list is a general public price list valid to 31 December 2026; the dental and eye clinics do not date their pages.
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Entry rules
We link to the official advice rather than restating it, because entry rules change. Check the page for your passport before you book:
- UK citizens (FCDO entry requirements)
- Canadian citizens (travel.gc.ca)
- US citizens (State Department, choose the country)
- Irish citizens (DFA travel advice, choose the country)
Can you claim the cost back?
NHS and HSE schemes do not reach Mexico. The NHS S2 route covers state treatment in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the HSE schemes cover the EU, EEA, the UK and Switzerland. Treatment in Mexico is paid by you or by a private insurer who agrees in advance. NHS S2 route, HSE Treatment Abroad Scheme.
Planning a medical trip to Mexico
- Ask each clinic for a written, itemised quote and the appointment in writing before booking flights.
- Check that your travel insurance covers planned medical treatment; many policies exclude it.
- Ask for reports in English and images in a format your doctor at home can open. See how to bring your results home.
- Know who to contact if you have a problem after you fly home, and tell your own doctor before you go.
Other countries
All 8 countries we compare, or start from a procedure: MRI scans, colonoscopies, health check-ups, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hair transplants, hip replacements, knee replacements, IVF cycles.
Treatment in Mexico: questions
What treatments have published prices in Mexico?
We found prices we could check for MRI scans, cataract operations, laser eye operations, dental implants, veneers, hip replacements and knee replacements. We have no verified price for colonoscopies, health check-ups, hair transplants and IVF cycles yet.
Is it safe to have treatment in Mexico?
We cannot judge the safety of a clinic, and listing a price is not a recommendation. Ask the clinic about the doctor's qualifications, how complications are handled, and who looks after you when you are home, and talk to your own doctor first.
Do I need a visa for medical treatment in Mexico?
It depends on your passport and how long you stay. Use the official pages linked on this page: the FCDO for UK citizens, travel.gc.ca for Canadians, the State Department for US citizens and the Department of Foreign Affairs for Irish citizens.
Can I claim the cost back from the NHS or HSE?
No public scheme in the UK or Ireland covers planned treatment in Mexico.
What language do clinics in Mexico use?
Spanish; border clinics that serve US patients usually work in English.
Sources
- Lista de precios público general, Hospital MAC Tijuana (valid 1 Sep to 31 Dec 2026). Hospitales MAC, 1 September 2026. Read 26 October 2026.
- Prices. Vision Mendez Institute (Tijuana). Read 26 October 2026.
- Tijuana eye care prices 2026. Retina Center Tijuana. Read 26 October 2026.
- Dental prices. Algodones Dental Center (Los Algodones). Read 26 October 2026.
- Price list. Dental Solutions Tijuana. Read 26 October 2026.
- Los Algodones price list 2026. Algodones Dental Center (Los Algodones). Read 26 October 2026.
- Hip replacement procedure. Mexico Orthopedic Center (Tijuana). Read 26 October 2026.
- Knee replacement procedure. Mexico Orthopedic Center (Tijuana). Read 26 October 2026.
- Planned treatment: S2 funding route. NHS (nhs.uk). Read 26 October 2026.
- Treatment Abroad Scheme. Health Service Executive (HSE). Read 26 October 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates. European Central Bank, 23 October 2026. Read 26 October 2026.