Her scope covers gastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, gastric bypass, and other abdominal procedures (such as hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and selected colon surgery). 
 

Why book this clinic with Medical Departures?

• Clear focus on bariatric care with comprehensive pre-op education and structured aftercare.
• Mexico City location with easy transfers from MEX Airport and hotel districts.
• Doctor with international training and leadership experience in obesity management.
• Transparent timelines shown for certain procedures (for example, a typical 4-day local plan for bariatric surgery on the profile).

Location & Access

The practice operates in Mexico City (CDMX). 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 take 15–35 minutes outside rush hour. Your Medical Departures itinerary includes the exact address,
building entrance, and parking or drop-off notes.
 

Surgical Scope

• Gastric balloon
• Sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)
• Adjustable gastric band
• Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Additional abdominal surgeries including abdominal hernia repair, cholecystectomy (gallbladder), appendectomy, and selected colon procedures
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Languages & Support

 Spanish is used on-site. If you need English or another language, your Medical Departures coordinator can arrange interpretation and translated instructions.
 

Payments & Hours
 

Your coordinator will confirm accepted payment methods (cards, cash, or bank transfer), any processing or foreign exchange fees, and clinic hours in your written itinerary.
 

Typical Stay

Your exact timeline is personalized based on the procedure and your health status.
 

Popular Procedures
 

• Gastric sleeve: Permanently reduces stomach size to lessen hunger and food intake.
• Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y): Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the intestine to limit calories and absorption.
• Adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band): A removable, adjustable ring that restricts intake.
• Gastric balloon: A temporary endoscopic balloon to promote early fullness within a guided program.
• Abdominal hernia repair / gallbladder / appendix: Minimally invasive general surgery solutions coordinated within the same surgical program.

Booking & Coordination

Request a free quote through Medical Departures. Your coordinator will gather medical history, confirm candidacy and pre-op testing, outline inclusions and exclusions, provide payment timelines, and share a day-by-day plan from pre-op consult to surgery, early follow-ups, and safe travel home.
 

FAQs

Which surgeries are available?

Dra. Fernández offers gastric balloon, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, plus abdominal procedures like hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy. After a full evaluation of your BMI and medical history, she will recommend the
safest approach and timeline.
 

Do they provide warranties or guarantees on outcomes?

 Because results depend on health profile and adherence, formal guarantees are uncommon. Ask for written policies covering complication management, revision windows, and what follow-ups are included, and keep all pre-op and post-op instructions in writing.
 

Where is the clinic and how do I get there?

It’s in Mexico City with easy access from MEX Airport. Use an authorized airport taxi or rideshare such as Uber, Didi, or Cabify, with typical drives of 25–50 minutes from the airport and 15–35 minutes from central hotel districts. Your itinerary includes the exact address and entrance notes.
 

What languages are spoken?

Spanish is used on site, and Medical Departures can arrange English or other language interpretation for consultations, consent, and discharge instructions. Tell your coordinator your preference.
 

What payment types are accepted?

 Confirm accepted cards, cash, and/or bank transfer, any processing or foreign exchange fees, and deposit and balance dates in your written quote so funds clear before surgery.
 

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

Hours are shared in your confirmed itinerary. The profile notes a typical 4-day plan for bariatric surgery, but your length of stay depends on the exact procedure, your health status, and the surgeon’s milestones.
 

Who is Dra. Itzel Fernández and what are her credentials?

She graduated in 2004 from the University of Guadalajara, completed specialist training in obesity and digestive surgery in Europe, and has practiced, taught, and lectured internationally. She is a principal surgeon at a Mexico City obesity program and leads a patient-centered approach to surgical weight loss.