PlacidWay and Hospital Cyntar expand access to multispecialty care in Tijuana
PlacidWay announces a strategic partnership with Hospital Cyntar to improve international patient access to multispecialty healthcare and structured cross-border care in Tijuana, Mexico.
DENVER, Colorado, and TIJUANA, Mexico, August 19, 2026 — PlacidWay, an international medical tourism and healthcare marketplace, has 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 an important healthcare destination for patients traveling from the United States, Canada and other countries. Its proximity to the U.S. border, established medical infrastructure and range of specialist services have contributed to the growth of cross-border healthcare in the region.
Although Tijuana has traditionally been associated with bariatric and plastic surgery, its healthcare sector now includes a broader range of services such as metabolic treatment, general surgery, minimally invasive procedures and robotic-assisted surgery.
Hospital Cyntar provides multidisciplinary medical and surgical care supported by modern diagnostic and surgical technologies. 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.
The hospital's clinical programs include bariatric, metabolic, plastic, general and robotic-assisted surgery. Its care model emphasizes individualized treatment planning and coordination between medical teams according to each patient's clinical requirements.
"Our partnership with PlacidWay represents an opportunity to make our multispecialty services more accessible to international patients," said Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, FACS, FASMBS, surgeon at Hospital Cyntar and founder of the Obesity Control Center. "The focus is on evidence-based surgical care, appropriate patient evaluation and coordinated treatment pathways for people considering care in Tijuana."
Through the agreement, PlacidWay will provide international patients with information about Hospital Cyntar's clinical programs, physicians and treatment options. The partnership is also intended to support communication and care planning for patients evaluating treatment outside their home country.
"Tijuana continues to develop as an important destination for international healthcare because of its accessibility and expanding clinical capabilities," said Pramod Goel, CEO and Founder of PlacidWay. "This partnership gives patients another option for reviewing multispecialty care while obtaining information that can help them make informed healthcare decisions."
The collaboration will focus on helping patients understand available procedures, clinical requirements and the steps involved in cross-border treatment. Patients may also receive information about robotic, laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgical approaches when clinically appropriate.
About Hospital Cyntar
Hospital Cyntar is a private multispecialty medical center located in Tijuana, Mexico. The hospital has more than 30 years of institutional experience and provides services across bariatric, plastic, general and robotic-assisted surgery. Its facilities serve both local and international patients and support multidisciplinary treatment planning.
About PlacidWay
PlacidWay is an international medical tourism and healthcare marketplace that connects patients with medical centers, physicians and healthcare services in more than 60 countries. The platform provides information that helps patients research treatment options, destinations and healthcare providers when considering medical care locally or internationally.