Medical Tourism Pioneers: the CODET story with Daniel Chayet

In this English-language episode of our bilingual podcast Border Masters, we sit down with Daniel Chayet, CEO of CODET Vision Institute in Tijuana. For nearly four decades, CODET has been at the forefront of eye care innovation performing the first LASIK surgery in Mexico, inventing all-laser LASIK, and providing world-class treatment at a fraction of U.S. costs. Daniel shares the story of his father, Dr. Arturo Chayet, whose pioneering work built CODET’s global reputation, and explains how Tijuana has become a strategic hub for medical tourism. We talk about family legacy, innovation, training future physicians, and why telling the beautiful stories of the border matters more than ever. Some episodes will be in English and others in Spanish, connecting unique perspectives from both sides of the border. Don’t miss more episodes at olasmedia.com or on your favorite audio platform.Subscribe, like, and share! And remember you can write to us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you! (Originally aired on Sept23) Episode Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Border Masters and introduction of Daniel Chayet00:02:00 - Codet’s legacy: from family roots to global recognition00:06:00 - Daniel’s path back to Tijuana and the family institute00:14:00 - Why Tijuana is a strategic hub for medical tourism00:19:00 - Pioneering breakthroughs: LASIK, all-laser LASIK, and more00:26:00 - Building Codet as a true institute and training new doctors00:31:00 - Leadership, growth, and keeping the family legacy alive00:36:00 - Advice for patients considering cross-border care00:39:00 - What being a Border Master means to DanielSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.