If you are considering affordable weight loss surgery in Mexico, you first have to find a surgeon. Becoming one of the best bariatric surgeons in Mexico requires extreme discipline, education, and training far exceeding industry standards. In addition, clinicians must establish a reputation for applying high safety standards and diligent patient care.
Choosing the Right Bariatric Surgeon for You
Mexico Bariatric Center® only works with highly skilled weight loss surgeons from Mexico who provide excellent care and unmatched medical expertise. This ensures that patients receive the best possible care. Each of our doctors delivers exceptional success rates and low complication rates while maintaining competitive pricing. Our surgeon liaison works with skilled doctors in our network to find the best match for patients’ medical needs.
In 2012, MBC assembled an A+ grade team of weight-loss surgeons, performing “Super Clean” operations in Tijuana and Guadalajara, Mexico. They are frontiers and have over 30 years of experience with over 20,000 successful bariatric surgeries.
Why Mexico Bariatric Center?
Make sure you research to make a well-informed decision when picking the finest bariatric surgeon. Selecting a reputable medical tourism operator like Mexico Bariatric Center® puts your mind at ease, giving you the freedom to focus on surgery and recovery. At MBC, we coordinate your trip logistics with our all-inclusive medical packages that will meet and exceed your expectations. Contact us today to get priority placement in our patient portal and start the pre-operative process.
Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela
Mexico Bariatric Center’s network of top-tier doctors is led by our Chief Surgeon, Louisiana Valenzuela, MD. Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela is the best of the best bariatric surgeon in Mexico. Not only is she highly experienced with the highest success rates, but she has also had gastric sleeve surgery herself. With double-board certification, Dr. Valenzuela uses the best practices in surgical care and has nearly a 0% complication rate.
She is one of the world’s most sought-after weight loss surgeons with a superior track record. Dr. Valenzuela is bariatric board-certified and has additional credentials, including:
Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez, FACS
Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez is a double-board-certified bariatric surgeon in Mexico famous for having some of the industry’s highest success rates and excellent bedside manners. Fluent in English, this talented obesity surgeon has completed exceptional training in the United States and Mexico.
As a board-certified bariatric surgeon, Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez (Dr. G) adds years of training and experience to the team. Because of this, Dr. Valenzuela chose him to perform her gastric sleeve procedure.
Dr. Miguel Montalvo
Dr. Miguel Montalvo is a consummate scholar and has mastered the gastric sleeve specialty. Dr. Montalvo has helped thousands on their weight loss journey with minimally invasive bariatric surgeries, garnering an impressive track record.
Mexico Bariatric Center recruited Dr. Miguel Monalvo after he served as a top surgeon at A Lighter Me in Tijuana, Mexico. He specializes in laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, and revision of failed lap-band procedures. Dr. Montalvo’s certifications include:
Dr. Jesus Ceja
Dr. Jesus Ceja Esquivez, M.D., is a well-respected bariatric surgeon in Baja, California, Tijuana. He attained some of the most prestigious accreditations at a young age from the University of Guadalajara. He began practicing bariatrics in the private sector in 2016 and joined MBC’s surgical team in 2019. Dr. Ceja has perfected numerous bariatric procedures and is well-known for his honesty, compassion, and hospitality toward all his patients.
Dr. Ceja has accumulated some of the most advanced techniques in obesity treatment. He has mastered procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass while also being well-versed in difficult surgeries, including the duodenal switch (BPD/DS) and single incision sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Ceja is determined to help resolve obesity-related issues while always putting the needs of his patients first.
Dr. Jacqueline Osuna Rubio
Dr. Jacqueline Osuna Rubio is a trusted, experienced, and exceptionally skilled doctor in Guadalajara and Tijuana. She has successfully performed 4,000+ procedures since 2008 and is top-rated in patient care and surgical expertise.
Specializing in various laparoscopic bariatric procedures, including gastric sleeve, single-anastomosis gastric bypass, and revisional surgeries of failed previous operations, Dr. Osuna has earned many prestigious certifications, including:
Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez
Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez is known as a “Super Surgeon” for his experience in bariatric and metabolic procedures. He has been tackling some of the most complicated bariatric surgeries. He is a renowned doctor that has outshined most medical bariatrician’s in Mexico and the rest of the world.
Dr. Rodriguez Lopez is one of the most gifted surgeons, capable of performing a wide range of bariatrics. He has mastered hard-to-do surgeries, including the endoscopic sleeve, duodenal switch, RNY bypass reversal, and gastric balloon.
Dr. Ismael Cabrera Garcia
Dr. Ismael Cabrera is a board-certified surgeon who has been practicing for over a decade in Tijuana, Mexico. In his career, he has performed over 4,800 bariatric surgeries and operates for Mexico Bariatric Center.
Dr. Cabrera is one of the few Mexican doctors to have completed advanced training in the United States and Mexico. His team has less than a 0.5% complication rate.
Safe Tijuana Doctor Checklist
Tijuana, Mexico, is the most favorable choice for patients traveling to undergo affordable bariatric and metabolic surgeries. However, some surgeons with no track record in medical tourism sell cheap packages to entice patients to choose them over more established weight loss doctors.
Each of our surgeons remains at the forefront of obesity treatment and bariatrics by attending National and International seminars worldwide. They use leading, brand-name instrumentation, and equipment, such as Ethicon (made by Johnson & Johnson) and Covidien (made by Medtronic).
Top Credentials for Mexico Bariatric Surgeons
Choosing the best-reviewed bariatric surgeon in Mexico is tough in today’s competitive market. It is important to research your prospective surgical specialist and have these general considerations. The most reputable qualifications and certifications include;