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Author: Dr. Alejandro Lopez

Dr. Alejandro Lopez, the owner and lead bariatric surgeon at ALO Bariatrics, is a Fellow at the American College of Surgeons and is accredited with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is also a certified bariatric surgeon by the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases. He is one of two surgeons in Tijuana and one out of five to ten in all of Mexico who is able to provide robotic surgery.

Am I Eligible for Bariatric Surgery? Qualifications and Requirements Explored

Man consults his physician about bariatric surgery.

Candidates need a BMI of 35+ or a BMI under 35 with obesity-related health issues, unsuccessful weight loss attempts, a medical evaluation, and a psychological assessment. With 10+ years of experience, ALO Bariatrics offers minimally invasive procedures that minimize scarring and recovery times, featuring Dr. Lopez’s expertise in robotic surgery. Patients achieve significant weight loss, […]

Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Understand

Diabetes and bariatric surgery

type 2 diabetes — by Dr. Alejandro Lopez Ortega”> Health Insights Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Understand 📅 Updated May 2026 ⏱ 9 min read ✓ Written by a board-certified bariatric surgeon By Dr. Alejandro López Ortega, M.D., FACS Bariatric Surgeon · ALO Bariatrics · 20+ years · 20,000+ procedures ✓ […]

¿Las Redes Sociales Generan Sobrepeso?

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GUÍA DE SALUD · 8-MIN LECTURA Por Dr. Alejandro López · Cirujano bariatra certificado · +20 años de experiencia La obesidad es un problema de salud que afecta la calidad de vida, los sistemas de atención médica y la economía de todos los países que sufren este padecimiento en cantidad elevada.  La también llamada “epidemia mundial el […]