27 Best Weight Loss Surgery Doctors in Mexico

Dr. Abraham Miranda is a regenerative medicine specialist at his center in Queretaro, Mexico. He focuses on chronic musculoskeletal pain and joint regeneration. Dr. Miranda has performed over 240 procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Guadalajara.

• Uses neural therapy with procaine to modulate pain and treat interference fields.
• Performs regenerative infiltrations for the knee, hip, shoulder, and carpal tunnel.
• Treats complex neuropathies caused by diabetes or chemotherapy.
• Works at a center with SAK accreditation for medical quality and safety.

Dr. Marco Sariñana has performed over 2,000 weight loss surgeries at Hospital de la Familia, combining expertise in both bariatric and cosmetic procedures.

• 18 years of experience in weight loss and aesthetic surgery
• Specializes in gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery techniques
• Active member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
• Often referred to as the 'Complete Makeover Doctor' for holistic results

One of few bariatric surgeons in Mexico certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Dr. Pliego specializes in transforming lives through advanced surgical solutions.

• 10 years of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery
• Focuses on personalized care for obesity and related conditions
• Treats complications from bariatric surgery and gastroesophageal reflux

8,000+ gastric sleeve and Lap Band procedures – Dr. Rosales specializes in life-changing bariatric surgery at Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital.

• Board-certified in general surgery with advanced laparoscopic training
• Member of IFSO, ASMBS, and SAGES – leading bariatric surgery organizations
• Fluent in both English and Spanish for international patients

3,500+ successful bariatric procedures performed – Dr. Prieto specializes exclusively in weight loss and metabolic surgery.

• 18 years of surgical experience with a focus on bariatrics
• Board-certified in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
• Chief of the Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
• Head of Education Committee for Mexican College of Bariatric Surgery
• Author of eight peer-reviewed publications on obesity treatment

Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez is a skilled surgeon with expertise in general and bariatric surgery. She is a certified member of the Mexican Council of Surgery and has renewed her certification several times. Dr. Pompa holds credentials in both general and bariatric surgery. She is also certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.

Dr. Pompa is a member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery and the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Internationally, she belongs to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Bariatric Club, the International Federation for Obesity, and the French Society of Digestive Surgery. She is also a member of the Harvard Alumni Association. Dr. Pompa often attends and speaks at major medical conferences, helping to advance her field.

Dr. Carlos Alonso Alejos Mex is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Cancún. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER). Dr. Alejos Mex specializes in body contouring, breast augmentation, and facial surgery. He also performs hair restoration at Cancun Hair Restoration.

• Held past leadership roles within the plastic surgery community in Quintana Roo.
• Treats international patients with focus on liposuction and abdominoplasty.
• Expertise includes FUE and FUT hair transplants and facial hair restoration.
• Works at Cancun Hair Restoration, an ASPS-accredited facility in Mexico.

Dr. Hector Perez Corzo is a double board-certified bariatric surgeon at SER Hospital in Tijuana and Hospital Joya Cancun. He has performed over 5,000 bariatric procedures. Dr. Perez performs primary weight loss surgery and complex revision cases. He speaks English and Spanish.

• Certified by the Mexican College of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases and the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Performs techniques including SADI-S and single-incision gastric sleeve surgery.
• Places Orbera and Spatz gastric balloons.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

Dr. Jorge Green is a bariatric and general surgeon at Renew Bariatrics who has performed over 5,000 weight loss procedures. He underwent gastric sleeve surgery himself. He previously worked as a trauma surgeon at the Red Cross Tijuana Trauma Center and speaks English and Spanish.

• Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery in general and bariatric surgery.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and mini-gastric bypass.
• Holds Advanced Trauma Life Support certification from the American College of Surgeons.
• Trained in general surgery at Tijuana General Hospital.

Dr. Rene Armenta Valenzuela has performed over 3,000 weight loss surgeries at Renew Bariatrics in Tijuana. He is board-certified in both bariatric and general surgery. Dr. Armenta performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for international patients and is a member of the Mexican College for Obese and Metabolic Diseases.

• Holds bariatric surgery certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Completed endoscopy training with the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
• Former chief of surgery at the Mexican Red Cross in Tijuana.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and complex bariatric revision surgeries.

Dr. Antonio Cueva Chong is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon at Renew Bariatrics. He was among the first to perform the gastric sleeve technique. Dr. Cueva Chong has undergone gastric sleeve surgery himself, using this personal experience to help patients through recovery. He is bilingual and performs primary and revision weight loss procedures.

• Holds certifications from the CMCOEM and CMCG medical boards.
• Was a surgery professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.
• Trained under bariatric specialist Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala.
• Performs vertical sleeve gastrectomy and metabolic surgery.

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.