Why Book This Clinic with Medical Departures?
 

• Verified profile with coordinated quotes, scheduling, and aftercare support.
• Bariatric focus with options like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric band, and selected revisions (confirmed after evaluation).
• Mexico City location with straightforward access from MEX Airport and major hotel districts.
• Clear pre-op guidance, written itineraries, and traveler-friendly coordination.

Location & Access
 

Consultations are held in Mexico City, including at ABC Medical Center – Santa Fe (Torre Central, 5th Floor, consultorio #524). From Mexico City International Airport (MEX), plan approximately 25–50 minutes by authorized airport taxi or rideshare (Uber, Didi, Cabify), depending on traffic. From Polanco, Reforma, Roma/Condesa, or Centro, typical rides are 15–35 minutes outside rush hour. Your Medical Departures itinerary includes the exact address, map pin, and parking/pickup notes.

What to Expect
 

• Surgical scope (confirmed individually): Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Band, and revision surgery; selected general and upper-GI procedures may also be offered case by case.
• Languages: Spanish on site; English support can be arranged through Medical Departures if needed.
• Hours & payments: weekday consults (typically business hours); accepted payment methods are shared in your written quote.
• Typical stay: many bariatric programs plan approximately 4–7 local days for pre-op checks, surgery, monitoring, and first follow-ups—your surgeon finalizes timing based on safety milestones.

Popular Procedures

• Gastric sleeve: reduces stomach size to lower hunger and intake.
• Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y): creates a small pouch and reroutes the intestine to limit calories absorbed.
• Gastric band: places an adjustable ring to restrict intake; device management and follow-up are key.
• Revision surgery: addresses issues after prior bariatric operations (for example, insufficient weight loss, reflux, or intolerance).

Booking & Coordination

Request a free quote through Medical Departures. Your coordinator gathers medical history (BMI, comorbidities), orders pre-op labs, confirms OR/anesthesia scheduling, sends a written plan with inclusions/exclusions, outlines payment milestones, and provides a day-by-day itinerary from arrival through discharge and early follow-ups.

FAQs

Which weight-loss surgeries are available?

After a full evaluation, the surgeon typically offers Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Band, and selected revisions; you’ll receive a personalized plan with risks, benefits, and timelines.

Do they provide warranties or guarantees on outcomes?

Because results depend on health status and adherence, formal guarantees are uncommon; ask for written policies on complications, revision windows, and included follow-ups. Medical Departures also provides platform support on listed services.

Where is the clinic and how do I get there?

Consults are in Mexico City, including ABC Medical Center – Santa Fe. From MEX, use authorized airport taxis or rideshares; typical drives are 25–50 minutes from the airport and 15–35 minutes from central hotel areas. Your itinerary includes the exact address and entrance notes.

What languages are spoken?

Spanish is primary; English support can be arranged via Medical Departures for consultations, consent, and discharge instructions. Tell your coordinator your preference.

What payment types are accepted?

The public profile does not list methods; confirm accepted cards, cash, and/or bank transfer, any processing or foreign exchange fees, and deposit/balance dates in your written quote so funds clear before surgery.

What are the clinic hours and how long should I stay locally?

Weekday office hours are typical; most bariatric travelers plan approximately 4–7 days locally for pre-op checks, surgery, observation, and early follow-ups, with exact timing personalized to your case.

Who is Dr. Antonio Giovanni Spaventa Ibarrola and what are his credentials?
 

He is a Mexico City–based bariatric and general surgeon (General Surgery at UNAM) with bariatric specialization and private-hospital practice; his Medical Departures listing reflects high patient satisfaction and recognition as a Global Patients’ Choice Winner.