Best Gastric bypass Doctors in Mexico — TOP 10

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 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

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Largadere is a bariatric surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He analyzed 19,800+ procedures with UC San Diego, finding zero mortality. He founded the Obesity Control Center for metabolic surgery. Dr. Ortiz Largadere trains surgeons in robotic techniques across Latin America. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility using the OMNIBOT robotic platform.

• Specializes in gastric sleeve, bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Reported a 1.2% morbidity rate over 20 years of clinical data.
• President of the Tourism Council of Baja California.
• Directs the Academy of Surgical Innovation for global education.

Over 2,000 weight loss surgeries performed – Dr. Sariñana specializes in combining gastric bypass with cosmetic procedures for complete transformations.

• 18 years of experience of experience in bariatric and cosmetic surgery
• Trained in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric techniques
• Fellowship in gastric banding and balloon procedures
• Member of Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery

Dr. Arturo Martinez is a general surgeon at Hospital Cyntar Tijuana. He is recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as a Surgeon of Excellence. He specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Martinez has trained at the prestigious Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid.

• Board certified by the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.
• Maintains double certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
• Works at Hospital Cyntar, a JCI-accredited facility in Mexico.
• Serves as an assistant professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.

Over 3,500 successful bariatric procedures – Dr. Prieto specializes in complex cases at his Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Center in Guadalajara.

• 18 years of experience of surgical experience with specialized training in bariatrics and hernia repair
• Chief of the Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
• Board-certified by the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
• President of the College of General Surgeons of Jalisco
• Head of the Education Committee for Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

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
• Performs surgeries at JCI-accredited hospitals in northern Mexico

• Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez specializes in Gastric bypass surgery.
• Performs Roux-en-Y, Sleeve gastrectomy, and Single-anastomosis gastric bypass.
• Internationally trained with experience in Mexico, United States, and France.
• Board-certified in General and Bariatric Surgery by the Mexican Council of Surgery.
• Member of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
• Offers online consultations for global Gastric bypass patients.
• Speaks English and Spanish, facilitating diverse patient communication.

With 40 years of experience of experience in anesthesiology, Dr. Salinas Garcia specializes in bariatric surgery support at OBESITY FREE-DR. GABRIEL ROSALES.

• Adjunct professor in medical-surgical emergencies
• Active member of the Mexican Federation of Anesthesiology
• Participated in numerous international anesthesiology congresses
• Works with bariatric surgery teams to ensure patient safety

Over 32 years of experience of experience in laparoscopic surgery – Dr. Rodriguez specializes in gastric bypass procedures at Obesity Free clinic.

• Trained in laparoscopic surgery at Hospital Jose A. Muguerza
• Speaker at national laparoscopic surgery congresses
• Certified by the General Surgery Council
• Performed 700+ laparoscopic cholecystectomies