CÉSAR ARTURO SÁNCHEZ CAMARENA, General surgeon

Specialization: General surgeon
12 years of experience
Workplace: Mexico, Mexico City, Hernia International
- Specialist at the clinic: Attending General Surgeon at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) since 2020 and General Surgeon in private practice at Angeles Health System in Mexico City since 2023.
- Specialist at the clinic: Research fellowships at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubirán” (INCMNSZ) (Sep 2008–Sep 2009) and the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) (Jun 2014–Sep 2014), plus clinical research leadership as Head of Clinical Research (Jul 2015–Dec 2015).
- Specialist at the clinic: Trained in Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery and Videolaparoscopic & Robotic Bariatric Surgery via IRCAD courses (both in 2022), with an Endoscopy Training Course through the Royal College of Physicians/JAG in 2024.
- Specialist at the clinic: Holds an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider Certificate from the American College of Surgeons (2026).
Dr. Cesar Arturo Sanchez Camarena is a general surgeon at Hernia International in Mexico City. He performs minimally invasive hernia repair and gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Sanchez Camarena is an attending surgeon at the Mexican Social Security Institute and also works at the Angeles Health System.
- Completed training in robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery at IRCAD.
- Certified in GI endoscopy by the Royal College of Physicians and JAG.
- Holds a 2026 ATLS Provider Certificate from the American College of Surgeons.
- Trained in coloproctology and minimally invasive surgery at Juntendo University in Tokyo.

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Qualifications

Dr. César Arturo Sánchez Camarena is a specialist in General and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He completed training at IRCAD and the Royal College of Physicians. Dr. Sánchez Camarena performs robotic and laparoscopic hernia repair and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy. He also applies clinical research from Mexican institutes to his practice at Hernia International.

Specialization and Surgical Techniques

Dr. Sánchez Camarena uses minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and post-operative pain. He treats incisional, inguinal, and umbilical hernias using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted methods. Additionally, Dr. Sánchez Camarena performs diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures. These include gastroscopy with biopsy and the endoscopic removal of polyps – a procedure to remove growths from the lining of the colon or stomach.

His surgical approach is supported by specialized training in several areas:

Minimally invasive hernia surgery
Videolaparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic general surgery
Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Laparoscopic inguinal and umbilical hernia repair

Professional Experience

Dr. Sánchez Camarena works in both public and private medical sectors in Mexico City. He has served as an Attending General Surgeon at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) since 2020. In 2023, he joined the Angeles Health System as a General Surgeon. His career also includes roles in clinical research and corporate medicine.

2023–Present — General Surgeon, Angeles Health System, Mexico City
2020–Present — Attending General Surgeon, Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
2016–2020 — General Surgery Resident, Centro Hospitalario NSD, Mexico City
2015 — Head of Clinical Research, Institute of Education and Advisory in Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences
2014–2015 — Corporate Physician, Grupo Iké, Mexico City
2014 — Research Fellow, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER)
2008–2009 — Research Fellow, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubirán” (INCMNSZ)

Education and Advanced Training

Dr. Sánchez Camarena completed research fellowships at several Mexican health institutes. He also finished a proctorship in Japan to study international standards in coloproctology and minimally invasive surgery. Furthermore, he holds a certificate in humanitarian response from the Harvard School of Public Health. These programs help him manage complex surgical cases and emergency trauma scenarios.

2024 — Endoscopy Training Course, Royal College of Physicians / JAG, United Kingdom
2022 — Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery Course, IRCAD
2022 — Videolaparoscopic & Robotic Bariatric Surgery Course, IRCAD
2020 — Intensive Course in Laparoscopic General Surgery, IRCAD
2019 — Coloproctology, GI & Minimally Invasive Surgery Proctorship, Juntendo University Hospital, Japan
2019 — International Trauma Systems Development Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
2017 — Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster Certificate, Harvard School of Public Health, USA
2015 — Diploma in Medical Knowledge Update, UNAM Division of Postgraduate Studies
2014 — Research Fellowship in Experimental Medicine, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER)
2008–2009 — Research Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Endocrine Surgery, INCMNSZ

Certifications

2026 — Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider, American College of Surgeons