How much does a consultation cost?

The initial consultation is $800 MXN. Surgery cost depends on the hospital, room type and whether you have insurance; a full quote is given at that consultation.

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Board-certified · Mexican Council of General Surgery

General Surgeon in Puerto Vallarta

Q: Are you board certified?

Yes, by the Mexican Council of General Surgery (Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General).

Dr. Jason Alejandro Valdivia Nájar is a general surgeon in Puerto Vallarta, certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery, with advanced training in laparoscopic techniques. Consultation, surgical planning and follow-up are all available in English.

Laparoscopic gallbladder, hernia, appendix and thyroid surgery: small incisions, less pain and a faster return to daily life when the case allows.

Book on WhatsApp · +52 33 3971 8620 Appointment page

Surgery in Puerto Vallarta — procedures

For visitors and residents from abroad

Puerto Vallarta receives patients who live here part of the year and travellers who need surgery while in town. The consultation is in English, the written instructions are in English, and you deal directly with the surgeon — not with an intermediary or an agency.

If your case is urgent, message +52 33 3971 8620 directly. Emergency surgery — appendicitis, acute gallbladder, obstructed hernia — is attended at the hospitals listed below.

Hospitals

Dr. Valdivia operates at hospitals in Puerto Vallarta, including Hospital Joya, Hospital CMQ and Clínica Angeles. Which hospital is used depends on the procedure, on your insurance and on availability; it is agreed with you at the consultation.

Insurance and cost

Major medical insurance is accepted, as well as private payment. Coverage depends on your policy, so it is reviewed with you before scheduling. The initial consultation is $800 MXN; the surgical quote is given at that consultation, once the case is known. See accepted insurance.

Office

Healthcare by the Sea · De Los Tules 168-10, Jardines de Las Gaviotas, 48328 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
New address as of September 2026 — previously at Hospital Multimédica.
Monday to Thursday 2:00–5:00 pm and 7:00–8:00 pm · Friday 2:00–8:00 pm.
Phone and WhatsApp: +52 33 3971 8620.

Common questions

Do you speak English?

Yes. The consultation, the surgical planning and the follow-up are all available in English.

Are you board certified?

Yes, by the Mexican Council of General Surgery.

How soon can I be seen?

The office answers on WhatsApp and confirms the appointment there. Urgent cases are attended as surgical emergencies.