About the clinic
Dr. Enrique Pliego, MD, FACS, and a highly respected surgeon, leads a premier medical center in Cancún, Mexico, dedicated to transforming lives through advanced surgical care. Distinguished as one of the few surgeons in the region to hold the prestigious title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Dr. Pliego offers international standards of safety and skill. Each year, +500 patients choose Dr. Enrique Pliego’s clinic for medical and surgical care. The clinic welcomes patients most frequently from Europe & the Commonwealth, Latin America, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Operating within a state-of-the-art hospital facility, equipped with advanced technology and modern facilities that meet international standards, Dr. Pliego specializes in:
- Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatrics)
- Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Repair Surgery
- Antireflux Surgery
The clinic is proud to be a top destination for medical tourism, welcoming over 500 patients annually from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Patients choose the facility not only for its exceptional medical outcomes and accessible pricing but for its unique philosophy of care. Dr. Pliego and his team are renowned for being extremely attentive, compassionate, and perfectionist in their approach. They treat every patient like family, ensuring a comfortable, high-quality experience from the first consultation to the final recovery.
What truly sets Dr. Pliego apart is the satisfaction of his patients. They combine perfectionist surgical techniques with a warm, human approach. Their team is dedicated to providing attentive, personalized care, ensuring that all patients achieve the best possible results at a price that makes health accessible.
Explore why thousands consistently report high satisfaction with their surgical outcomes, transparent pricing, and the exceptional human quality of care, and choose Dr. Enrique Pliego for treatment abroad.
Comprehensive Specialties and Treatments
Dr. Enrique Pliego’s Private Practice offers a comprehensive range of advanced surgical treatments, with a strong focus on minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery and weight loss surgery. His approach combines medical excellence, cutting-edge technology, and truly personalized care to deliver safe, effective, and long-lasting results, to ensure patients experience less pain, minimal scarring, and a faster recovery so they can return home sooner. The most common procedures performed are:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair: Minimally invasive correction of groin hernias with less postoperative discomfort to get you back to full activity quickly.
- Incisional Hernia Repair: Specialist correction of hernias forming at previous surgical sites, restoring abdominal wall integrity.
- Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy): The most popular minimally invasive procedure to effectively reduce appetite and promote sustainable weight loss.
- Gastric Bypass: The gold standard for significant weight loss and metabolic control (ideal for patients with diabetes).
- Biliopancreatic Diversion: An advanced option for patients with severe obesity, combining stomach reduction with malabsorption for powerful metabolic results.
- Gastrectomy (or Stomach Resection): Partial or total removal of the stomach, commonly indicated for cancer or complex gastric conditions.
- Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal): A safe and common procedure to treat gallstones and gallbladder disease.
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery: An effective minimally invasive solution for patients suffering from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease with Hiatal Hernia (GERD) and chronic heartburn, that frees you from lifelong medication.
- Appendectomy: Minimally invasive removal of the appendix for acute appendicitis.
- Others: Dr. Pliego’s clinic performs more surgical procedures that may not be listed. Feel free to contact and ask for them.
Services:
While medical care in Mexico offers significant savings compared to North America, the clinic prioritizes quality over offering the lowest possible price. Dr. Pliego and his team perform every surgery in a state-of-the-art hospital using the world’s best materials to ensure the patient’s safety and that results are never compromised. They don’t cut corners, because the patient’s health is their priority.
