San Diego & Chula Vista
About 20–35 minutes to the border. The clinic is roughly 10–15 minutes from San Ysidro.
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Regenerative Medicine Near San Diego: A Guide for Southern California Patients
Arukah Integrative Health is in Tijuana's Zona Río, a short trip from San Diego, Chula Vista, Orange County, Riverside and Los Angeles. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Approximate travel times
How far is Arukah from you?
Drive times to the San Ysidro border crossing vary with traffic; add border wait time when you return to the U.S.
Orange County
About 1.5–2 hours via I-5 South, depending on traffic.
Los Angeles & Inland Empire
About 2.5–3 hours by car; many patients make it a day trip or stay overnight.
Crossing the border
Getting to Tijuana is easier than you think
- Drive or park and walk: cross at San Ysidro or Otay Mesa. Many patients park on the U.S. side, walk across and take a short taxi or rideshare to Zona Río.
- Bring the right ID: U.S. citizens need a valid passport, passport card or trusted traveler card (SENTRI / Global Entry) to return by land.
- Faster return: SENTRI and Ready Lane-eligible travel documents can shorten border waits.
- Bring your records: recent labs, imaging and a list of medications help Dr. Robinson plan your care.
Clinic address
Arukah Integrative HealthAv. Paseo Centenario 9211
Zona Urbana Río, 22010
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
US phone: +1 (619) 305-5422
Mexico / WhatsApp: +52 664 603 0959
Why patients travel to Tijuana
Why Southern California patients choose Arukah
Access to integrative options
Mexico's regulatory framework allows physicians to offer some regenerative and integrative therapies that are not widely available in U.S. clinics.
Time with your doctor
Your plan is built and supervised by Dr. Robinson personally, with time to answer your questions.
Close to home
Treatment minutes from the border means less travel, easier follow-ups and recovery at home.
Before any treatment, we explain the evidence, risks, costs and alternatives. Many therapies discussed on this site are investigational and are not FDA-approved. Please keep your U.S. physicians informed about your care.
Travel FAQ
Questions from SoCal patients
How long does it take to get from San Diego to the clinic?
Usually about 30–45 minutes from downtown San Diego to the clinic going south. Returning north depends on border wait times, which vary by day and hour.
What documents do I need?
U.S. citizens need a valid passport book, passport card, or trusted traveler card such as SENTRI or Global Entry to re-enter the United States by land. Non-citizens should carry their applicable immigration documents.
Can I have a consultation before traveling?
Yes. Contact us by phone, WhatsApp or the contact form and send your medical records so we can review your case before you travel.
Does U.S. insurance cover treatment in Mexico?
Most U.S. insurance plans do not cover regenerative therapies, in the U.S. or abroad. We provide a written quote before treatment so you know the cost in advance.
Ready to plan your visit?
Our bilingual team will help you schedule your appointment and prepare for your trip.