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Yes — when coordinated through a reputable service working with internationally accredited facilities and board-certified surgeons. Mexico has world-class hospitals that meet international standards equivalent to top Canadian and American facilities. The key is choosing the right service: one that vets its partners, provides genuine medical assessments (not just quotes), and stays with you throughout. Medical tourism is a well-established global industry — millions of people travel each year from Canada, the USA, the UK, and Europe for high-quality surgical care abroad. We only work with facilities and physicians we have directly vetted and would recommend to our own families.

The facilities we work with hold international accreditation and maintain modern infrastructure. Many surgeons have completed fellowships in North America or Europe and have years of experience with international patients. For the elective and semi-elective procedures we coordinate, outcomes are comparable to those at Canadian hospitals — with the critical difference that you receive care in weeks, not years. The surgical procedure is the same. What changes is the access, the timeline, and the cost.

Yes. English communication is a condition of our working with any facility or physician. Your specialist, surgical team, anaesthesiologist, nursing staff, and recovery team all communicate in English. All key documents — your assessment summary, consent forms, discharge instructions, and return-home documentation — are provided in English. Your GESTUR coordinator is also available throughout in English (or French). You will never be left to navigate a language barrier.

Costs vary by procedure, facility, and your specific requirements. We provide a complete, itemized all-in quote before you commit to anything. In general, procedures coordinated through GESTUR PrimeCare cost significantly less than equivalent private surgery in the United States and are often comparable in total cost to what Canadian patients spend on extended private physiotherapy and pain management while waiting. The Step 2 Specialist Assessment fee is $250 CAD ($180 USD) and is applied in full toward your care package if you proceed.

Provincial health insurance generally does not cover elective surgery performed outside Canada. Some provinces offer partial reimbursement in specific circumstances — we recommend checking directly with your provincial health authority. We strongly recommend purchasing travel health insurance before your trip, which can cover unforeseen medical needs during travel. We advise on this during your care preparation phase.

No. GESTUR PrimeCare is a coordination and information service, not a medical provider. We do not perform, supervise, or guarantee any medical procedure. We provide information about options, coordinate your specialist assessment, connect you with accredited facilities and physicians, manage your logistics, and support you throughout. All medical decisions are yours, made with the advice of your physicians. We always encourage you to consult with your Canadian doctor before proceeding. Our role is to make sure you have the right information, the right connections, and a real human being available every step of the way — so you can make the best decision for your health with confidence.

No. Your GESTUR coordinator provides full English and French support throughout. Every medical professional we work with communicates in English. All your documents are in English. You never navigate alone.