Kidney Transplant Protocol Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Before receiving a kidney from a donor, every patient goes through a series of studies and evaluations known as the kidney transplant protocol. It's the process that verifies whether the person meets the conditions to safely undergo the transplant.
What is it for? It allows the general condition to be assessed, contraindications to be ruled out, compatibility tests to be performed, and the patient and their support system to be prepared for the procedure.
What does it include? It usually includes lab tests, imaging studies, assessments by different areas, and a review of medical history.
Who coordinates it? It's led by the nephrologist and the internist, within a transplant team. If you live with advanced kidney disease, it's worth discussing this path with your specialist.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexicali Baja California | $800 MXN |
| 2 | Chihuahua Chihuahua | $900 MXN |
| 3 | Chapala Jalisco | $900 MXN |
| 4 | Guadalajara Jalisco | $988 MXN |
| 5 | León Guanajuato | $1,000 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensenada Baja California | $1,100 MXN |
| 2 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,100 MXN |
| 3 | San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $1,200 MXN |
| 4 | Tlalpan Ciudad de México | $1,500 MXN |
| 5 | Tlaxcala Tlaxcala | $2,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Mexicali Baja California | $800 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $900 | 1 |
| Chapala Jalisco | $900 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $988 | 4 |
| León Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Zamora Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,000 | 1 |
| Los Mochis Sinaloa | $1,000 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $1,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $1,100 | 2 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,100 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $1,200 | 1 |
| Tlalpan Ciudad de México | $1,500 | 1 |
| Tlaxcala Tlaxcala | $2,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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