Las Vegas is only a 3-hour drive from the best healthcare.
By Miguel Barrientos
The Baja Health Cluster is serious about addressing the issue of healthcare services for families without health insurance.
It’s no longer thousands, but now millions of people with no healthcare insurance. For many people, the best alternative is going to Tijuana for healthcare at a much lower cost and without waiting.
Old school (baby boomers) like me would go to Tijuana in the 80s and 90s, and you would find a doctor. Mostly it was for a dentist. You could get your teeth cleaned, address some cavities, or even have a tooth pulled for about $25.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit Tijuana for healthcare. Of course, there were spoilers. Some individuals tricked people and charged more without providing the quality service that was expected. Some of the work from unethical doctors was not good, and there was no one to file a complaint with. This created poor PR for healthcare professionals.
In 2011, the Baja Health Cluster decided to change the way doctors practice in Tijuana.
A group of professionals in the medical field in Tijuana, led by Dr. Karim Chalita, came together to ensure the population would have access to quality healthcare without fraudulent charges.
As the population grew, the healthcare industry started to change for the better. The Mexican business community, comprising professionals from the healthcare industry, continues to invest capital to ensure the medical sector advances with the world’s best technology and high-quality medical buildings, meeting the growing demand for top healthcare from patients all over the world.
People from all over Mexico, the United States, Canada, and other countries began to learn about the quality healthcare in Tijuana, B.C. By 2024, over 3.2 million people yearly visit Tijuana from the United States, Canada, and many other countries for their healthcare.
We are talking about healthcare technology that most people have not seen, but those who have been cured of their health problems will gladly recommend it to their friends and family. Ninety percent of patients come from referrals, mainly from patients themselves. Many people are still unaware that healthcare in Tijuana is much less expensive, and it’s not only for the rich and famous. People who are employed but cannot afford health insurance are coming to Tijuana every day for healthcare. All patients are treated with quality care and services.
Now, 14 years later, Baja Health Cluster, with over 250 members, continues to be the healthcare organization that leads in providing quality care with a world-class reputation. Without all the politics in healthcare, the Baja Health Cluster is providing high-quality medical services and the best, friendliest, and most caring doctors, nurses, and staff to ensure a pleasant healthcare experience for each patient at affordable costs.
To be a member, doctors must be certified by the Governing Board of Specialized Healthcare. To obtain this certificate, you must have been in practice for a specified number of years. Only certified professional healthcare providers are allowed to be members of the Baja Health Cluster family. Fourteen years later, in Tijuana, BHC is recognized as a global leader in delivering high-quality healthcare.
With one visit to Bajahealthcluster.mx, you can learn about the different health services available and organize a visit to Tijuana with a doctor for your health issue. An appointment will be scheduled at your convenience. The hotel where you will stay, if needed, is a quality hotel that meets your needs and provides the necessary services. If recovery time is required after surgery, we provide only quality recovery rooms that will make your recovery as pleasant as possible. BHC will be by your side during your healthcare visit to Tijuana. If any issues arise, a BHC representative is only a phone call away to assist you. You get the royal treatment at 20% to 70% less cost.
As for transportation, we will start by picking you up at the airport in San Diego International or the Tijuana International Airport, or even picking you up at your home in Las Vegas or Southern California. Throughout your stay, you will have personal transportation services to go wherever you like in Tijuana, Rosarito, or Ensenada.
If you have no health insurance and have a U.S. passport, the Baja Health Cluster may be your best plan.
Dr. Fabian Walter is the President-elect of the Baja Health Cluster in Tijuana. He sees people from all over the world, and they are all treated equally, with respect and with the best quality healthcare at an affordable cost for everyone.
