Surgical Locations & Travel Information ✈️

Surgical Locations &— Dr. Kerri’s Clinic 🏥✨

Clinic Location:
Dr. Kerri’s patient consultations for surgery and medical aesthetics clinic are in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, where she currently resides. 🌴

Surgery Locations:
All surgical procedures are currently performed in private hospitals located in Guadalajara or Tijuana.
A surgical location will eventually be added in Puerto Vallarta in the years to come. ⏳🏝️

Dr. Kerri provides helpful recommendations for accommodations and logistics at both locations to make your surgery experience easier and more comfortable. 🛫🛏️

Important Travel Information:
To enter Mexico, a valid U.S. or Canadian Passport is required. Please allow sufficient time for your passport application or renewal to be processed before your trip for surgery.
For U.S. passport information and application details, visit:
🌐 U.S. Passport Info 📄✈️

Travel & Airline Recommendations ✈️

Affordable US flights to Mexico:

Vivaaerobus: 🌐 Vivaaerobus

Budget-friendly flights from several U.S. cities to Guadalajara and Tijuana, with fares typically ranging from $80–$100 one way and takes 2 hours from most locations.

Cities Served:
Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD, MDW), Houston (IAH), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), Las Vegas (LAS), San Antonio (SAT), Oakland (OAK), Austin (AUS), and New York City (JFK).

Volaris: 🌐 Volaris

Another very affordable option for flights to Mexico. The following U.S. airports connect to various Mexican cities, including Guadalajara, Mexico City, Cancun, Monterrey, Tijuana, and more.

Cities Served:

Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Fresno (FAT), Sacramento (SMF), Chicago (ORD, MDW), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), San Antonio (SAT), New York City (JFK), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Minneapolis (MSP), Detroit (DTW), Philadelphia (PHL), Tampa (TPA), Seattle (SEA)

Puerto Vallarta Flights:
Vivaaerobus also has affordable flights from Puerto Vallarta to Tijuana and Guadalajara costing around $25–$50. Volaris also flies but is usually a little more than Vivaaerobus in Mexico. Flight times to Guadalajara is 30 minutes and 2 hrs to Tijuana.

Guadalajara Surgery Information 🏙️

Surgery Schedule:

Surgeries take place Saturday and Sunday nights, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 am.

Hospital:

São Paulo Hospital (small 4-bed surgery center)
📍 Google Maps: São Paulo Hospital

Clinic:
📍 Google Maps: Clinic Location

The clinic is about 20–25 minutes from the surgery center and likely from your accommodation.

Airport:

Guadalajara International Airport is approximately 45 minutes from the clinic, hospital, and hotels.
Taxi is on your right as soon as you walk out of baggage and fare is around ~$25 USD.
📍 Google Maps: Guadalajara International Airport

Hotel Recommendations (10 minutes from surgery center):

Bungalows Demetria — Boutique hotel, ~$75 USD per night.
📍 Google Maps: Bungalows Demetria🌐 Hotel Demetria
Hotel Ola — Comfortable, ~$50 USD per night.
📍 Google Maps: Hotel Olá 🌐 Hotel Olá
Many nice Airbnb and Hotel options in Colonia Americana neighborhood:
🌐 Airbnb in Colonia Americana
🌐 Hotels in Colonia Americana

Nearby Restaurants:

SSAM Korean BBQ and Ramen —
📍 Google Maps: SSAM Korean BBQ 🍜
Gaspar Burgers —
📍 Google Maps: Gaspar Burgers 🍔
Pigs Pearls Burgers —
📍 Google Maps: Pigs Pearls 🍔
Cuerno Andares (Upscale steak) —
📍 Google Maps: Cuerno Andares 🥩
La Moresca (Upscale pizza & pasta) —
📍 Google Maps: La Moresca 🍕🍝

Shopping & Attractions:

Plaza Andares — World-class shopping featuring brands like Golden Goose, Coach, ZARA, Victoria’s Secret, and amazing restaurants.
📍 Google Maps: Plaza Andares —🌐 Plaza Andares 🛍️
Palacio de Hierro — Luxury department store with Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, etc.
📍 Google Maps: Palacio de Hierro 👜
Tlaquepaque — Traditional Mexican village-style area known for crafts, restaurants, mariachi, and margaritas.
📍 Google Maps: Tlaquepaque 🎶🍹
Catedral Basílica — Historic 465-year-old cathedral in Guadalajara’s downtown.
📍 Google Maps: Catedral Basílica ⛪

🧑‍⚕️ Patient Accompaniment Policy & Private Nurse Service

If you travel alone, you will need to be accompanied in the hospital — patients are not allowed to go alone for surgery.

We will arrange an English-speaking nurse to accompany you to the hospital, stay with you until your surgery is complete, and remain until you are safely released. The nurse will then accompany you back to your hotel or Airbnb. Private Nurse Option:

Cost: $50 USD per night
Includes: Accompaniment to the hospital, overnight stay in the hospital if needed, and assistance at your Airbnb or hotel.
Duration: Depending on the type of surgery you have, the number of nights a nurse will be required to stay with you will vary to ensure your safety.

🏡 Recovery Home – Guadalajara

If you wish to recover in comfort after surgery, we recommend DELUXE Recovery House Guadalajara — a professional recovery home with 24-hour nursing care.

Room Options & Rates

(Prices in pesos; USD equivalent may vary)

Shared Suite: 3 twin beds — 2,130 MXN (~$117 USD)
Junior Suite: 2 queen beds — 2,550 MXN (~$136 USD)
Private Serenity Suite: 1 queen bed + recliner — 2,770 MXN (~$158 USD)
Master Suite: 1 king bed + sofa — 2,800 MXN (~$150 USD)
Private Deluxe Suite: 2 queen beds + couch — 3,000 MXN (~$160 USD)

🛌 Companion Fee

If a friend or family member stays with you, the fees depend on the room type and include meals and nursing services:

Private Deluxe Suite: 1,000 MXN per night (~$53 USD)
Private Serenity Suite: 600 MXN per night (~$32 USD)
Master Suite: 700 MXN per night (~$38 USD)

✅ All stays include:

24-hour nursing care
Daily meals
Comfortable, post-surgical environment

Note: Transportation for pickup on the day of discharge and for the next-day medical check-up is included in the room cost. Any additional transportation needs can be arranged upon request for a small fee.

Tijuana Surgery Information 🌊