ABC Medical Center

ABC Medical Center (Centro Médico ABC) is one of Mexico's most iconic healthcare institutions, founded in 1886 as the American British Cowdray Hospital — making it one of the oldest continuously operating private hospitals in Latin America with over 135 years of medical history. Originally established to serve the expatriate community in Mexico City, ABC Medical Center has evolved into a comprehensive 404-bed tertiary care hospital that ranks consistently among the top hospitals in Latin America. The hospital operates two campuses in Mexico City: the historic Observatorio campus in the Santa Fe district and the modern Santa Fe campus, together providing over 400 beds, more than 30 operating rooms, and extensive intensive care facilities. ABC Medical Center holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, ensuring that its clinical protocols, patient safety measures, and quality standards meet the highest global benchmarks. ABC's cardiac sciences department is one of the most prestigious in Mexico, performing thousands of cardiovascular procedures annually. Services include open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive cardiac surgery, transcatheter valve replacement, cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation. The cardiac catheterization laboratories feature biplane angiography systems and advanced hemodynamic monitoring for precise interventional procedures. The oncology program provides multidisciplinary cancer care with surgical oncology, medical oncology offering the latest chemotherapy protocols and immunotherapy agents, radiation oncology with linear accelerator technology, and palliative care. A dedicated tumor board reviews complex cases weekly to ensure optimal treatment strategies. ABC Medical Center treats all major cancer types with clinical outcomes that rival leading US cancer centers, at approximately 50-65% lower cost. The organ transplant program at ABC Medical Center is one of the most established in Mexico, performing kidney transplants, liver transplants, corneal transplants, and bone marrow transplants. The hospital's transplant team has decades of combined experience and follows protocols aligned with international transplant standards. Post-transplant care includes comprehensive immunosuppression management, infection prevention, and long-term follow-up. Neurosciences services encompass neurosurgery for brain tumors, vascular malformations, epilepsy surgery, and complex spinal procedures, as well as comprehensive neurology covering stroke management, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. The hospital's advanced neuroimaging suite includes high-field MRI, CT angiography, and PET-CT for precise neurological diagnosis. Orthopedic surgery at ABC Medical Center includes total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), sports medicine and arthroscopy, complex trauma reconstruction, spine surgery for herniated discs and degenerative conditions, and pediatric orthopedics. Computer-assisted navigation and robotic surgery technologies enhance precision in joint replacement procedures. The robotic surgery center utilizes the da Vinci surgical system for minimally invasive procedures across urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery. Robotic-assisted prostatectomy, hysterectomy, and colorectal resection offer patients reduced hospital stays, less postoperative pain, and faster return to normal activities. Bariatric surgery at ABC Medical Center includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and revision surgery, performed by experienced surgeons with extensive training in metabolic surgery. Comprehensive preoperative evaluation includes psychological assessment, nutritional counseling, and cardiopulmonary testing. The typical cost for gastric sleeve surgery at ABC is $5,000-$8,000, compared to $15,000-$25,000 in the United States. The fertility center offers IVF, ICSI, embryo freezing, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, donor egg programs, and gestational surrogacy coordination. IVF cycles at ABC Medical Center cost approximately $4,000-$6,000, representing savings of 50-60% compared to US fertility clinics. Plastic and reconstructive surgery services include rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and reduction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, blepharoplasty, and reconstructive procedures following cancer surgery or trauma. The gastroenterology department provides advanced endoscopic procedures, hepatobiliary surgery, and inflammatory bowel disease management. ABC Medical Center's international patient department offers comprehensive support in English and Spanish, including medical concierge services, medical records coordination, travel arrangements, accommodation assistance, and billing transparency. The hospital's long history of serving the international community means that many physicians are bilingual or multilingual, and the staff is experienced in managing the unique needs of patients traveling from abroad for medical care. Mexico City's central location, excellent air connectivity, modern infrastructure, and rich cultural heritage make ABC Medical Center a premier choice for patients seeking world-class healthcare at a fraction of US prices.