Hospital Star Médica

Hospital Star Médica is the flagship facility of the Star Médica hospital network, Mexico's largest private hospital chain with over 20 hospitals distributed across major cities throughout the country. Founded in 2001, this 200-bed hospital in Mexico City represents the network's commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality private healthcare at competitive prices — making it one of the most popular choices for medical tourists from the United States and Canada. The hospital holds Consejo de Salubridad General (CSG) certification, Mexico's premier national healthcare quality accreditation, which evaluates clinical processes, patient safety protocols, infrastructure, and outcomes. The Star Médica network's scale allows it to leverage purchasing power for medical supplies and technology, passing savings on to patients while maintaining high clinical standards. Orthopedic surgery is one of the hospital's strongest specialties, with surgeons performing total hip replacement, total knee replacement, shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff surgery, and complex trauma reconstruction. Joint replacement procedures use the same brand-name implants available in US hospitals — such as Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, and DePuy — at costs 50-65% lower. A total hip or knee replacement at Star Médica typically costs $8,000-$12,000 compared to $30,000-$50,000 in the United States. The bariatric surgery department is one of Mexico City's busiest weight loss surgery centers, performing gastric sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass, gastric balloon, and revisional bariatric procedures. The program includes comprehensive preoperative evaluation with psychological assessment, nutritional counseling, cardiac clearance, and pulmonary function testing. Post-surgical support includes lifetime nutritional guidance and follow-up consultations. Gastric sleeve surgery at Star Médica costs approximately $4,000-$6,000, a fraction of US prices. Cardiac sciences at Star Médica encompass diagnostic cardiology with echocardiography, stress testing, and Holter monitoring, as well as interventional cardiology with cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and stent placement. The cardiovascular surgery team performs coronary artery bypass, valve repair and replacement, and aortic procedures. The cardiac rehabilitation program supports patients through recovery with supervised exercise, dietary counseling, and risk factor management. Neurosciences services include neurosurgery for brain tumors, spinal disorders, and cerebrovascular conditions, plus comprehensive neurology for epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neuropathy, and stroke. The spine surgery center treats degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis using minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic spine surgery, microdiscectomy, and percutaneous screw fixation. The oncology department provides surgical oncology, medical oncology with chemotherapy and targeted therapy, and supportive cancer care. The multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive coordinated treatment planning across specialties. Cancer treatment at Star Médica represents significant savings compared to US oncology costs, with chemotherapy sessions costing 40-60% less. Fertility services include IVF, IUI, ovulation induction, egg freezing, and preimplantation genetic screening. The laboratory is equipped with the latest embryo culture systems and micromanipulation technology. IVF treatment at Star Médica costs approximately $3,500-$5,500 per cycle. Gastroenterology offers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and management of conditions including GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and pancreatic disorders. Plastic surgery services include rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift, and body contouring procedures. Pulmonology treats respiratory conditions with pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, and sleep disorder evaluation. The Star Médica network's international patient services provide English-speaking coordinators, transparent pricing with upfront cost estimates, medical records management, airport transfers, and partnerships with local hotels for discounted accommodation. The Mexico City location offers excellent accessibility via Benito Juárez International Airport with direct flights from virtually every major US city. For patients seeking quality healthcare at affordable prices, Hospital Star Médica offers the advantages of Mexico's largest private hospital network — standardized quality protocols, experienced physicians, modern facilities, and pricing that makes world-class medical care accessible to everyone.