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Wedge resection in Mexico typically costs from _op_405_price_from_ to _op_405_price_to_. Prices depend on the surgical technique, hospital tier, and city. Patients save around _price_percent_discount_% compared to the US. In the US, the procedure costs _price_compare_US_average_ on average. Estimates usually cover surgeon fees, anesthesia, and hospital stays.

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Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a facility with Diamond Status from Accreditation Canada ensures high safety standards. Galenia Hospital in Cancún offers this tier of care for international patients. It serves over 10,000 patients annually from the US and Canada. Higher-tier Mexican hospitals often bundle pathology and post-operative monitoring. This simplifies budgeting for patients traveling from abroad.

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Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

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In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

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Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

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