DENVER, CO and TIJUANA, Mexico, August 19, 2026 — PlacidWay, an international medical tourism and healthcare marketplace, announced a strategic partnership with Hospital Cyntar, a multispecialty medical center in Tijuana, Mexico. The collaboration is intended to improve access to specialized healthcare for international patients and support more structured cross-border treatment planning.
Tijuana has developed into a significant cross-border healthcare destination, particularly for patients traveling from the United States and Canada. Its proximity to the U.S. border, expanding medical infrastructure, and range of surgical specialties have contributed to the growth of international patient care in the region.
While Tijuana has traditionally been associated with bariatric and plastic surgery, its medical services now extend across a broader range of specialties. These include metabolic treatments, general surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and robotic-assisted surgery.
Hospital Cyntar provides multidisciplinary surgical care supported by diagnostic services, minimally invasive technologies, and individualized treatment planning. The hospital holds accreditations from Joint Commission International (JCI) and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA), as well as recognition from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence.
“Our partnership with PlacidWay marks an important step in expanding access to multidisciplinary healthcare for international patients,” said Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, FACS, FASMBS, surgeon at Hospital Cyntar and founder of the Obesity Control Center. “Our approach emphasizes evidence-based surgical care, appropriate patient evaluation, and treatment planning tailored to each individual’s medical needs.”
Under the partnership, PlacidWay will provide international patients with information about Hospital Cyntar’s clinical programs, physicians, available procedures, and care pathways. The collaboration is also intended to help patients better understand the practical considerations involved in arranging treatment across international borders.
“Tijuana continues to strengthen its role in international healthcare through greater clinical capability, accessibility, and multidisciplinary care,” said Pramod Goel, CEO and Founder of PlacidWay. “Hospital Cyntar’s approach to surgical services and international patient support aligns with PlacidWay’s objective of helping people access clearer information and make informed healthcare decisions.”
The collaboration covers access to areas including bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, metabolic treatment, and robotic and laparoscopic procedures. Patients considering treatment will continue to require individual medical assessment to determine whether a particular procedure or care pathway is appropriate for their condition.
About Hospital Cyntar
Hospital Cyntar is a private multispecialty medical center located in Tijuana, Mexico. With more than 30 years of institutional experience, the hospital provides surgical and medical services across several specialties, including bariatric, plastic, general, and robotic-assisted surgery. More information is available through the Hospital Cyntar profile on PlacidWay.
About PlacidWay
PlacidWay is an international medical tourism and healthcare marketplace that provides information about medical providers, doctors, treatments, and healthcare options in more than 60 countries. The platform supports patients researching healthcare locally and internationally through provider information and treatment comparisons. More information is available on the PlacidWay website.
