Dr. Luis Fernando Pérez Corona

About Dr. Pérez Corona

Dr. Luis Fernando Pérez Corona is a board-certified General Surgeon and Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon with over nine years of experience in leading hospitals across Mexico. He brings rigorous surgical training and a deep specialty focus to every patient case.

Dr. Pérez earned his medical degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and completed his General Surgery residency at the University Hospital of Puebla. He later pursued advanced specialization in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara — earning certification by the Mexican Board of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery.

As part of the ALO Bariatrics team, Dr. Pérez performs the full range of bariatric procedures — gastric sleeve, bypass, mini bypass, SADI-S, and revisions — alongside general-surgery work like cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and Nissen fundoplication.

Academic & Surgical Path

A rigorous training trajectory through three of Mexico’s most respected medical institutions.

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
Residency

General Surgery

University Hospital of Puebla
Puebla, Mexico
Fellowship

Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Certified by Mexican Board of Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Surgical Practice Areas

Dual specialization in bariatric/metabolic surgery and general surgery — using minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

⚖️Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Dr. Pérez performs the full range of weight-loss surgeries, with subspecialty focus on metabolic outcomes (type 2 improvement in metabolic health, GERD treatment, hypertension reversal).

• Gastric Sleeve (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Mini Gastric Bypass (One-Anastomosis)
• SADI-S & Duodenal Switch
• Bariatric Revision Surgery

🔬General Surgery

Beyond bariatrics, Dr. Pérez performs minimally invasive general-surgery procedures using laparoscopic technique — gallbladder, hernia, hiatal hernia, and more.

• Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder Removal)
• Nissen Fundoplication (Hiatal Hernia / GERD)
• Abdominal & Inguinal Hernia Repair
• Diastasis Recti Repair
• Intestinal Resection

Dr. Pérez’s Certifications & Diplomas

Verified credentials from accredited medical institutions and Mexican surgical boards.

General Surgery Specialty



UAG Bariatric Surgery



Anahuac Bariatric Surgery



Anahuac Bariatric (Cont.)



Board Certification



Surgical Society Membership



Continuing Education

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Memberships & Society Affiliations

Active member of three major Mexican surgical societies — confirming peer-reviewed competency in bariatric and general surgery.

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Mexican Board of General Surgery

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College of Bariatric Surgeons and Metabolic Diseases of Baja California

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Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases

Patient-Centered Surgical Care

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Rigorous Training

Medical degree, residency, and bariatric fellowship from three top Mexican institutions.

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Dual Specialty

Both general surgery and bariatric / metabolic surgery — broader expertise per patient.

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Accredited Hospitals

Operates at internationally accredited facilities with ICU-level post-op nursing.

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Bilingual Care

Treats US and Canadian patients regularly — English-fluent communication throughout.

Operates Exclusively in Tijuana

Dr. Pérez performs all his surgical cases at our Tijuana hospital — closest to the US border, lowest pricing, and most accessible for our US patient base.

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Bariatric Resources

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