Due to increased costs for medical, dental and other health services in the US, more North Americans are looking to Mexico for cost effective, safe, and effective treatments. I recently had major dental work (dental implants) in Tijuana. This guide if for those who are flying into the nearest city (San Diego) and taking public transportation, (if driving directly from San Diego is not an option) . Public transportation guidelines and information is provided, as well as logistical information for your visit in Mexico.

An important caveat, you can use your American health insurance at most medical / dental centers. You will need to find out if your center accepts your insurance. Thus you will only have to pay out of pocket costs which are still significantly lower than in US. *Most importantly,  you will need to do an analysis of costs, to see if coming to Mexico for your treatment is worth it. My work took several visits, including flights from No. California to San Diego, then taking public transportation into Tijuana, accommodations for 1-2 days for each visit, $ for Uber, and eating out while in Tijuana. My research showed that it was still cheaper to get the work done in Tijuana as my out of pocket costs was significantly lower. Also, in the beginning I was able to stay with a relative living here. If you have a relative, that's great. If your work will take just a few hours then you can plan out a visit without needing accommodations. Most medical and dental offices do provide UBER service to the border (San Ysidro entry). This is something you can ask. This information is not applicable for surgeries / treatments that are prolonged and where medical center is covering transportation and lodging, i.e. bypass surgeries. Again, confirm all this prior to taking the first steps.