Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeons in Mexico
Meet the bariatric surgeons leading ALO Bariatrics across Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta — combined experience of 25,000+ bariatric procedures and certifications from ASMBS, IFSO, FACS, CMCOEM, and CMCG.
Four Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeons
Each ALO Bariatrics surgeon holds active memberships in the world’s leading bariatric and metabolic surgery societies — and operates exclusively at accredited hospitals.
Dr. Alejandro López Ortega
Medical Director · Tijuana · Guadalajara · Puerto Vallarta
Lead bariatric surgeon with over 20,000 procedures performed. Da Vinci robotics expert. Operates across all three ALO Bariatrics locations and leads the surgical training program for the entire team.
Dr. Armando Joya Munguía
Bariatric Surgeon · Puerto Vallarta
Board-certified bariatric surgeon, FACS Fellow. Fellowship-trained in Miami (Baptist Memorial) and at Universidad de Guadalajara. Specialized in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revision surgery.
Dr. David Javier Orozco Agüet
Bariatric Surgeon · Guadalajara
Board-certified bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon. Extensive experience in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revision procedures. Active member of Mexican bariatric and laparoscopic surgery societies.
Dr. Luis Fernando Pérez Corona
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Tijuana
Board-certified general and bariatric & metabolic surgeon with 9+ years of experience. Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery fellowship at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Operates at Hospital Dreams Tijuana.
6 Certifications That Set Our Surgeons Apart
Active memberships verified annually with the world’s leading bariatric and metabolic surgery societies — not honorary titles, not lapsed credentials.
Accredited Hospitals Across 3 Mexican Cities
Our surgeons perform exclusively at fully accredited bariatric facilities — never in clinics or unaccredited operating rooms.
Hospital Dreams
COFEPRIS-accredited bariatric surgery facility 20 minutes from the San Diego border. Specialized bariatric ORs and dedicated recovery floor.
Hospital Puerta de Hierro
Mayo Clinic-affiliated hospital, Joint Commission International accredited. Home to our Da Vinci robotic bariatric surgery program.
Centro Médico Joya
Riviera Nayarit facility with private bariatric suites. Tropical recovery environment with full medical care.
Common Questions About Bariatric Surgeons in Mexico
Direct answers to what patients ask before choosing a surgeon south of the border.
Are bariatric surgeons in Mexico board-certified?
Top bariatric surgeons in Mexico hold the same international certifications as U.S. surgeons — ASMBS active membership, IFSO, FACS, and Mexican equivalents (CMCOEM, CMCG). All four ALO Bariatrics surgeons maintain active, current memberships verified annually.
Who is the best bariatric surgeon in Mexico?
“Best” depends on procedure volume, board certifications, hospital affiliations, and patient outcomes. Dr. Alejandro López leads ALO Bariatrics with 20,000+ procedures and 5 active international certifications. We recommend comparing surgeons on these objective metrics rather than marketing claims. Read our patient checklist for choosing a bariatric surgeon.
How many bariatric surgeons does ALO Bariatrics have?
Four board-certified bariatric surgeons: Dr. Alejandro López Ortega (Medical Director — Tijuana, Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta), Dr. Armando Joya Munguía (Puerto Vallarta), Dr. David Javier Orozco Agüet (Guadalajara), and Dr. Luis Fernando Pérez Corona (Tijuana). All trained in laparoscopic and metabolic bariatric procedures.
What is a Tijuana bariatric surgeon’s typical experience?
High-volume Tijuana bariatric surgeons typically perform 500–1,200 procedures per year — significantly higher than the U.S. surgeon average of 100–200. This volume correlates with lower complication rates and better long-term outcomes. Read more about high-volume Tijuana surgeon expertise.
Where can I see procedures performed by your surgeons?
Browse before-and-after results from real patients of our team on our success stories page, with categorized galleries by procedure (gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, duodenal switch).
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