Médica Sur

Médica Sur is Mexico's highest-rated hospital, ranked #1 in Mexico by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2025 survey — a distinction earned through consistent excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, and medical innovation. Founded in 1986, this 300-bed hospital in southern Mexico City has grown into one of Latin America's most respected medical institutions, attracting patients from the United States, Canada, Central America, and beyond. The hospital holds an impressive array of accreditations and certifications. Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation ensures compliance with the world's most rigorous healthcare quality standards. The Consejo de Salubridad General (CSG) certification represents Mexico's highest national healthcare quality recognition. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation guarantees laboratory excellence equivalent to top US hospitals. Most notably, Médica Sur is a member of the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network, enabling its physicians to access Mayo Clinic expertise for complex cases through consultations, second opinions, and shared treatment protocols. The oncology department is one of the most comprehensive in Latin America, offering surgical oncology, medical oncology with cutting-edge chemotherapy regimens and immunotherapy (including checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapy), radiation oncology with advanced linear accelerator technology, and a dedicated oncological pharmacy. A multidisciplinary tumor board convenes for each patient to develop individualized treatment strategies. Cancer treatment at Médica Sur costs approximately 40-60% less than comparable care in the United States, with no compromise in treatment quality or outcomes. Médica Sur's cardiac sciences program performs a full spectrum of cardiovascular procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair and replacement, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), cardiac catheterization, angioplasty with stent placement, electrophysiology studies, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and treatment of congenital heart defects. The coronary care unit and cardiac intensive care provide 24/7 monitoring with the latest hemodynamic equipment. The organ transplant program is among Mexico's most active, performing kidney transplants, liver transplants, corneal transplants, and bone marrow transplants. The transplant team includes surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, immunologists, and transplant coordinators who manage every aspect of the process from evaluation through long-term post-transplant care. Neurosciences at Médica Sur encompass neurosurgery for brain tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, aneurysms, and spinal pathology, as well as comprehensive neurology services for epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and neuromuscular conditions. Advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities include 3T MRI, functional MRI, EEG monitoring, and evoked potentials. The gastroenterology department features advanced therapeutic endoscopy including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, and bariatric endoscopic procedures. The hepatology unit specializes in liver disease management, viral hepatitis treatment, and pre-transplant evaluation. The nephrology department offers comprehensive kidney care including dialysis services and pre-transplant evaluation. Orthopedic services include total joint arthroplasty (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma surgery, and complex spine procedures. The hospital's orthopedic surgeons utilize computer navigation and robotic-assisted technology for precision joint replacement, achieving outcomes on par with the best US orthopedic centers. The bariatric surgery program performs gastric sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and revisional procedures with comprehensive pre-operative evaluation and long-term nutritional follow-up. Bariatric surgery at Médica Sur costs $4,000-$7,000 compared to $15,000-$30,000 in the United States. Fertility and reproductive medicine services include IVF with the latest laboratory technology, ICSI, egg and sperm freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, and donor programs. The pulmonology department treats respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and sleep disorders with comprehensive pulmonary function testing. Médica Sur's international patient center provides end-to-end coordination for medical travelers, including bilingual (English-Spanish) patient liaisons, medical records translation, appointment scheduling across multiple departments, airport transportation, hotel partnerships with negotiated rates, and assistance with travel insurance claims. Many of the hospital's 1,200+ physicians completed fellowship training in the United States or Europe and are fluent in English. The hospital's location in Mexico City provides convenient access via direct flights from dozens of US cities, typically 3-5 hours flying time. Patients can expect to save 40-70% compared to US hospital prices while receiving care at a Mayo Clinic Care Network facility — a combination of quality and value unmatched anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.