Clinical Evaluation
In-depth clinical evaluation and medical history review with the specialist.
Cross-Border Cardiology Care Coordination
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Direct access to board-certified interventional cardiologists in Tijuana — coordinated end-to-end, so you always know what's next.
All Under One Roof
Consults, imaging & cath lab at NewCity Plaza
Border Convenience
Bilingual team, 3 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing
Specialist-Led Care
Direct oversight by board-certified interventional cardiologists
The Starting Point
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Checkup Package
A full diagnostic panel, coordinated end to end so every result feeds a single clinical decision.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Twelve-lead ECG acquisition and expert interpretation of cardiac rhythm.
Echocardiography
Ventricular function analysis through high-resolution echocardiography.
Cardiac Stress Test
Physical capacity evaluation under controlled, monitored exertion.
InBody Composition
Body weight and composition analysis with InBody segmental measurement.
Coronary Calcium Score
Quantification of coronary calcium burden as an early risk marker.
Coronary CT Angiography
Non-invasive CTA mapping of the coronary tree in three dimensions.
Biochemical Profile
Glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride panel for metabolic risk.
The medical specialist determines which of these studies are necessary based on the patient's profile and medical history, fully coordinating the entire process.
In-Person Comprehensive Checkup
The full diagnostic panel above, completed in a single coordinated visit
- Full diagnostic workup — ECG, echocardiography, stress test, calcium score and coronary CT angiography
- Same-day results reviewed directly with a board-certified interventional cardiologist
- Everything under one roof at NewCity Medical Plaza, 3 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing
Virtual Cardiology Second Opinion
Meet via secure telehealth before traveling
- 45-minute direct video consultation with a board-certified cardiologist
- Comprehensive review of existing angiograms, ECGs and US medical records
- Clear roadmap: determine if cross-border travel or procedural care is truly necessary
High-Complexity Care
The 4 core intervention pillars
Select a pillar to expand the technologies and procedures behind it.
- Coronary angioplasty with stent implantationA thin balloon opens the narrowed artery, then a small mesh tube (stent) is left in place to keep it open.
- Drug-coated balloon dilatationA balloon coated with medication opens the artery and leaves a protective drug layer behind, often used when a permanent stent isn't the best option.
- Drug-eluting stents (DES)Stents that slowly release medication to help prevent the artery from re-narrowing over time.
- Rotablator (Rotational Atherectomy)A specialized rotating device clears away hard calcium deposits inside the artery, making room for a stent when the vessel is too calcified to treat otherwise.
- Shockwave (Intravascular Lithotripsy)Sound-wave pulses break up calcium buildup inside the artery wall, so a stent can be placed safely.
- Intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT)Miniature imaging catheters show the inside of the artery in real time, confirming exactly how narrow it is and how well treatment worked.
- Multi-vessel disease treatmentCoordinated treatment when more than one artery is affected, planned together as a single strategy.
- Chronic Total Occlusions (CTO)Specialized techniques to reopen arteries that have been fully blocked for months or years.
- Calcified lesionsAdvanced techniques for arteries hardened by heavy calcium buildup that standard balloons and stents can't treat safely on their own.
- Bypass graft angioplastyTreatment of narrowing in a prior bypass graft, without requiring repeat open-heart surgery.
Dr. Lorenzo Arce, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Board-certified interventional cardiologist · Tijuana, Baja California
The Specialist
Meet Dr. Lorenzo Arce — Cardiologist in Tijuana
Dr. Lorenzo Arce is a board-certified cardiologist with deep expertise in both clinical and interventional cardiology. Practicing in Tijuana, Baja California, he holds certification and recertification from the Mexican Board of Cardiology — a credential that reflects his ongoing command of modern cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment.
His training took him through Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, and he has presented at and attended numerous national and international medical congresses throughout his career. Dr. Arce is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and has trained in some of the field's most advanced programs, including EuroPCR.
Beyond medicine, he holds an MBA from CETYS University, bringing a strategic, business-minded lens to both patient care and clinic operations.
30+ yrs
As a certified interventional cardiologist
President
Baja California Cardiology Society
MBA
CETYS University
Education
- Medical degree — Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)
- Cardiology specialty — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
- Training at Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI
- Advanced interventional training, including EuroPCR
- MBA — CETYS University
Leadership
- Founder, Tijuana Cardiovascular Institute
- Director, Cardiovascular Prevention Program in Tijuana
- Founder, Interventional Cardiology Program in Baja California
- Former Professor, UABC and Universidad Xochicalco
- Former Head of Cardiology, Regional Hospital No. 1 (IMSS)
Medical Backing
Credentials built on international authority
Mexican Board of Cardiology
Certified and recertified by the Mexican Board of Cardiology, with specialty training completed at UNAM and Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI.
American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, alongside membership in the American College of Interventional Cardiology.
SCAI Fellow (FSCAI)
Elected Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions in March 2022.
ANCAM
Member of the Asociación Nacional de Cardiólogos de México, and current President of the Baja California Cardiology Society.
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Fellow — Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Lorenzo A. Arce, MD, FSCAI — elected Fellow in March 2022. Tap the certificate to view it in full size.
These affiliations aren't just credentials — they represent a career built on evidence-based medicine and a constant push toward what's next in cardiovascular care, sustained through national and international congresses.
The Facility
Inside NewCity Medical Plaza — Latin America's leading medical tower, on the busiest border in the world
Grupo Cardiovascular practices within NewCity Medical Plaza in Tijuana, a purpose-built medical tower where board-certified specialists across every discipline work under one roof. Diagnostics, imaging, catheterization, surgery, hospitalization and recovery are all in the same building, minutes from the San Ysidro border crossing.
Purpose-built medical tower
A modern high-rise designed exclusively for healthcare, with hospital-grade infrastructure, operating rooms and inpatient suites.
Every specialty under one roof
Board-certified specialists across cardiology, imaging, internal medicine, surgery and more — referrals happen in the same building, not across the city.
On-site cardiac cath lab
Angiography and interventional cardiology suites on site, so diagnosis and treatment can happen in a single coordinated visit.
Three minutes from the border
Located on the world's busiest land border crossing, making same-day access from San Diego and Southern California straightforward.
Location & Access
World-class cardiac care, three minutes from the US border
Care is delivered at NewCity Medical Plaza in Tijuana — close enough to the border that patients traveling from the United States can cross, be evaluated, and stay within a short, coordinated radius.
NewCity Medical Plaza
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
- 3 minutes from the US border crossing
- Same-day access from San Diego and Southern California
Quartz Hotel & Spa — inside the same complex
The hotel sits within the same NewCity Medical Plaza complex as the hospital, so patients and companions can stay, recover, and walk to every appointment without leaving the building.
Start with the All-Inclusive Consultation Package
Request your Comprehensive Cardiovascular Checkup. The specialist reviews your profile and coordinates every study and next step.