Welcome to Obesity Control Center
We are an innovative and industry-leading metabolic weight loss center of excellence that has been fully accredited by Joint Commission International. We help people from around the world achieve their weight loss goals using lifestyle changes and the most modern and safe techniques in bariatric surgery. Because of our international UCSD collaboration, we are able to bring collaborations from international surgeons to our patients.
Bariatric Tourism is Safe and Effective with a Regulated Model.
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Over 25,000 successful surgeries5, 6, 7, 8
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Over 50 years' combined experience
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Over 250,000 pounds lost forever
Highest Safety Standards
Obesity Control Center is fully accredited and follows the highest US medical safety standards and has the lowest complication and infection rate with a 20+ year track record of successful surgeries.1, 2, 3, 4
Cutting-Edge Innovation & Experience
We have pioneered multiple techniques used around the world, such as the IGS Improved Gastric Sleeve®. We also co-developed the gastric balloon & The OCC Double Buttress Technique™, and have performed over 25,000 successful procedures.9, 10, 11, 12
Comprehensive 5 Year Post-Op Care
OCC guides you through five years of post-op care through our online support groups and US-based on-call patient coordinators. You become part of the #OCCFamily for life.7, 8, 9, 10
All-Inclusive Concierge Service
Includes service to and from the airport, guidance over the border, and five-star accommodations. OCC is your partner from initial consultation to five years of post-surgery follow-up.
International Certification
OCC has been fully certified by the Joint Commission International (JCI) three times by adhering to a strict set of international standards. OCC is licensed to provide care and treatment as a hospital and offers a complete range of acute care clinical services—diagnostic, curative, and rehabilitative.1, 2, 3, 4
UCSD Partnership
Effective 04/2022-04/2023
We are proud to announce our formal partnership with the Department of Surgery at the University of California San Diego, USA. We share an enviable global reputation for high-quality, cost-effective surgical care, as well as world-class global surgical education.
Patient Stories
Our Bariatric Surgery Procedures
Meet Our Bariatric Surgeons
Our bariatric surgeons in Tijuana, Mexico at Obesity Control Center are world leaders in the field of bariatric surgery. They have developed proprietary techniques for improved surgical outcomes, a faster recovery time, and success in long-term weight loss.
Ariel Ortiz, MD®, FACS, FASMBS
Medical Director / Director of Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Ariel Ortiz is a board-certified bariatric surgery specialist who has dramatically advanced the field of bariatric surgery, and he has performed bariatric surgeries in over 100 hospitals in the USA. His accomplishments include educating surgeons on how to safely perform advanced bariatric surgeries. He has the honor of being named an SRC “Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.”
Learn more about Dr. Ariel OrtizArturo Martinez, MD
Bariatric Surgeon / Chief of Surgery
Dr. Martinez is honored to be named as a Surgeon of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an extraordinary distinction, reflecting his meticulous surgical approach and the success he achieves performing a range of bariatric surgeries. Dr. Martinez serves as an Assistant Professor of General Surgery at UABC and is a highly respected bariatric surgeon with a remarkable record of successful weight loss surgeries.
Learn more about Dr. MartinezOur Facility Safe, effective weight loss starts here
Obesity Control Center is located just a few miles over the USA border and is widely recognized as a world-class weight loss surgery hospital. This sparkling facility has achieved the honor of being listed as a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has achieved a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission International, an honor rarely found in an international hospital. Patients can be confident that they are being treated in a world-class weight loss clinic, with the highest safety standards, lowest complication rate, and an unmatched 5-year follow-up program.1, 2, 3, 4, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
The OCC Difference
Obesity Control Center
- 50 years combined experience
- Proven and published safety track record
- Trademark innovations and techniques
- Safest and most effective procedures
- No brokers or middleman
Other Bariatric Centers
- Less experience
- No independent verification
- Conventional or dated procedures
- Unverified claims
- Broker fees up to 30%, a low-budget surgical team1, 2, 3, 4
The moment I met the staff at OCC, I knew I was in a very special place. The staff are true professionals with good hearts, and they are very service oriented. The facility was very beautiful and clean.
What to expect on your weight-loss journey
Reaching Out
Your journey to a healthier, happier life starts with a private phone conversation with one of our US-based patient coordinators, who can answer all of your questions. With over 20 years of experience and more than 25,000 successful surgeries, Obesity Control Center is a worldwide leader in safe, innovative bariatric surgery. Our patients lose more weight – and keep it off! Our team will guide you through preparing for your weight loss surgery in Tijuana, the details of your trip, your surgery, and at every phase of your recovery. Our goal? To help you enjoy improved health and a happier, more confident life. OCC offers assistance in English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese. Let’s talk!
Start your journeyWhat to expect on your weight-loss journey
Prepping for Surgery/Booking
Our nutritionists and Patient Coordinators will work to prepare you for surgery, and depending on your unique criteria, you may be fast-tracked for surgery in as little as 4-6 weeks.
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Travel
Upon arrival at the San Diego Airport or at the border crossing, you will be met by our private driver and be driven across to the border to your five-star accommodations to prepare for surgery.
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Surgery
Your procedure is performed using the most state-of-the-art and minimally invasive approach. Most patients are up and walking within a few hours of the surgery
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Follow Up
For your after-care service, you will be treated to one of the most extensive and comprehensive Follow-Up Programs in the world. With our US-based Patient Coordinators, our custom app, and a support network of thousands of patients, you’re a member of the #OCCfamily for life.
Start your journeyGet on the path to full vitality
Imagine feeling energetic, inspired, and healthy, and free from excess weight! At Obesity Control Center, we can help you achieve your weight loss goals for the long term. We are focused on ensuring you are comfortable, cared for, and are treated with the most advanced surgical procedures in the world, a fast, comfortable recovery, and life-changing results.
Our Facility, Located in Tijuana, Mexico
OCC is located in Tijuana, Mexico, just blocks from the San Diego International Border. Redefining the meaning of “state-of-the-art”, our facility employs a one-of-a-kind, 360-care concept. Every area has been designed to exceed your needs during your short stay. Flow dynamics have been incorporated to facilitate patient care at every level. Other essentials include specialized medical equipment from operating room tables, lights, and surgical equipment to specialized beds, monitors, and other equipment.44, 45