How to Check a Doctor’s Medical License in Mexico

Before choosing any surgeon abroad, it’s essential to check doctor license in Mexico using official tools. Whether you’re considering a tummy tuck, BBL, or facelift in Tijuana, verifying that your surgeon is legally qualified—and board certified—can help you avoid serious risks.

Step-by-Step Guide to Finding a Legitimate Plastic Surgeon

✅Step 1: Confirm They’re a Licensed General Physician (Cédula Profesional)

To legally practice medicine in Mexico, all doctors must:

• Graduate from a certified Mexican medical school
• Pass a national exam
• Be issued a Cédula Profesional (professional license number)

You can check this license online through Mexico’s official government site:

👉 How to check:

1. Go to https://www.gob.mx/cedulaprofesional
2. Search by the doctor’s full name or license number
3. Verify their degree, issuing university, and date of issuance

⚠️ Important: A general license confirms only that they are a doctor—not that they are a board-certified plastic surgeon. You must check the next step.

✅Step 2: Check Doctor License in Mexico via CMCPER

Only doctors who complete a 4–5 year plastic surgery residency after medical school and pass rigorous national exams can call themselves plastic surgery specialists.

To check if they’re officially certified:

👉 Search the CMCPER directory:

CMCPER = Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva

This is Mexico’s official board for plastic surgeons.

• Website: https://cmcper.org.mx/directorio/
• Search by name
• Confirm their board certification status, registration number, and city

If they’re not listed here, they are not a board-certified plastic surgeon in Mexico.

✅Step 3: Check AMCPER Membership (Optional, Extra Trust)

AMCPER = Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva

This is Mexico’s plastic surgery association—membership is voluntary but common among reputable surgeons.

• Website: https://www.cirugiaplastica.mx
• Use “Encuentra un Cirujano” to search for your doctor

Surgeons certified by CMCPER are usually also members of AMCPER, but this step is optional.

✅Step 4: Make Sure the Operating Surgeon Matches the Credentials

Some clinics promote a brand or hospital name—but the surgeon actually performing your procedure might not be listed upfront. Always:

• Ask the full name of the doctor who will do your surgery
• Look them up directly using the CMCPER and Cédula links above
• Never assume the clinic owner or Instagram face is your actual surgeon

Real cases exist where uncertified freelance doctors operated under the name of well-known clinics. You must check doctor license in Mexico before trusting any clinic recommendation or Instagram page.

✅Step 5: Look for U.S.-Based Patient Feedback by Doctor Name

Once you confirm credentials, do a second check:

• Search FineAgain, Google Reviews, RealSelf, or Facebook groups using the doctor’s name
• Look for U.S. patient experiences
• Avoid judging clinics by brand alone—surgeon name matters more

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📌 Summary Checklist

Most U.S. patients don’t realize they can check doctor license in Mexico online in under 2 minutes—no Spanish required.

What to Check	Where to Verify
General medical license	gob.mx/cedulaprofesional
Plastic surgery board certification	cmcper.org.mx
Association membership (optional)	cirugiaplastica.mx
Surgeon name matches clinic info	Ask and verify directly
Patient reviews (by doctor name)	Google, RealSelf, FineAgain

❌ Red Flags to Avoid

• Doctor has only a Cédula but no CMCPER listing
• Clinic won’t tell you the name of your surgeon
• Surgeon’s name doesn’t match the credentials you found
• No public record of plastic surgery training

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