IIMM — International Institute of Metabolic Medicine
A specialized ambulatory surgery center in Tijuana focused on minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.
- Location
- Zona Río, Tijuana
- Focus
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Accreditation
- JCI (via Hospital CYNTAR)
- Academic ties
- UC San Diego · UABC
IIMM — the International Institute of Metabolic Medicine — is a specialized ambulatory surgery center in Tijuana's Zona Río, focused on minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. It shares its facility and clinical leadership with Hospital CYNTAR. AngelesHealth coordinates care here for international patients; we don't own or operate the center or employ its physicians.
The center is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence and maintains academic partnerships with the UC San Diego Department of Surgery and the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC). Its clinical focus spans laparoscopic general surgery and hernia repair, endoscopy and gastroenterology, advanced laparoscopic gynecology, orthopedics and arthroscopy, and the diagnosis of reflux and esophageal disorders through a dedicated esophageal physiology laboratory.
Because these procedures are minimally invasive, many are performed on an ambulatory basis with short recovery stays. Patients recover in private suites with centralized monitoring, and AngelesHealth handles the surrounding logistics — bilingual coordination, border crossing, and transportation between the center and your accommodations.
Location: Paseo de los Héroes 9111-100, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, 22010 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Specialties
- Minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery
- General surgery
- Advanced laparoscopic gynecology
- Orthopedics and arthroscopy
- Reflux and esophageal disorders
Services
- Laparoscopic general surgery and hernia repair
- Endoscopy and gastroenterology
- Esophageal physiology diagnostics
- Advanced laparoscopic gynecology
- Orthopedics and arthroscopy
- Interventional cardiology
- Urology
Amenities
- Private recovery suites with panoramic views
- Centralized patient monitoring
- In-house food service
Technology
- Laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical platforms
- Modern operating rooms
- Esophageal physiology laboratory
Accreditations
- Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation (via the affiliated Hospital CYNTAR)
- Center of Excellence — Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
Frequently asked questions
What is IIMM known for?
IIMM is a specialized ambulatory surgery center focused on minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, including general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics and arthroscopy, and endoscopy. It shares its facility and leadership with Hospital CYNTAR.
Where is IIMM located?
It's in Tijuana's Zona Río (Zona Urbana Río) district, on Paseo de los Héroes, minutes from the U.S. border.
Is IIMM accredited?
Yes. Through the affiliated Hospital CYNTAR it holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, and it is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence. It also maintains academic partnerships with the UC San Diego Department of Surgery and the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC).
Does IIMM require an overnight hospital stay?
Many procedures are minimally invasive and performed on an ambulatory basis, so recovery stays are typically short. Patients recover in private suites with centralized monitoring; your coordinator will confirm what to expect for your specific procedure.
Considering care at IIMM?
Tell us your procedure and a bilingual AngelesHealth coordinator will confirm whether IIMM is the right fit — with pricing, timeline, and everything around your trip handled.
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