Meet Dr. Alejandro López — Experience That Transforms Lives
With over 20 years of experience and more than 20,000 successful bariatric surgeries, Dr. Alejandro López is one of Mexico’s most trusted and experienced weight loss surgeons. He is not only a board-certified bariatric surgeon, but also a trainer of other bariatric surgeons.
Dr. López earned his medical degree from the University of Guadalajara and completed his General Surgery residency at the prestigious National Medical Center in Guadalajara (IMSS). He furthered his training through an international rotation in laparoscopic, robotic, and esophageal surgery at Cook County Hospital in Chicago under the guidance of Dr. Philippe Donahue.
His credentials include active memberships in leading surgical societies:
- IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders)
- ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
- Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery (CMCOEM)
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)He is also Da Vinci Robotic Surgery certified, offering the most advanced surgical techniques for greater precision and faster recovery.
As the founder of ALO Bariatrics, Dr. López combines surgical excellence with personalized care. His reputation, compassion, and results-driven approach make him the trusted choice for thousands of patients seeking long-term health transformation through bariatric surgery.
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A Personal Message from Dr. Lopez
“I know that my vast clinical experience and my training will allow me to provide optimal care for my patients. I like to believe that my patients are among my family members and I would like my family members to be treated with respect, dignity and love…”
– Dr. Alejandro Lopez – Medical Director of ALO Bariatrics, Tijuana, MexicoFive Reasons Dr. Lopez Should Perform Your Bariatric Surgery
Highly Trained & Educated
Dr. Lopez received years of specialized bariatric surgery fellowship training at prestigious institutions like Cook County Hospital in Chicago and National Western Medical Center in Guadalajara.
Board certified surgeon
Dr. Lopez is certified by the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases. He passed a rigorous exam given by a distinguished board of doctors to achieve this distinction.
Up-to-Date Procedures
He is also certified in Da Vinci robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, offering patients even greater precision and safety during procedures.
Vast Experience
Dr. Lopez has performed over 10,000 bariatric surgeries, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and revision surgery.
Compassionate Care
You’re treated like family when working with Dr. Lopez. He expertly creates personalized pre- and post-operative treatment plans for our patients, with safety and comfort as priorities.
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Come to ALO Bariatrics through Medical Tourism
Dr. Lopez sees numerous bariatric surgery patients from outside of Mexico through medical tourism. These patients seek safe, highly advanced, and affordable procedures in a vacation-like setting.
On average, weight loss procedures performed at ALO Bariatrics’ world-class partner hospitals in Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta, can cost 80-percent less than in the United States or other countries.
Dr. Lopez operates at all three ALO Bariatrics locations. Our Tijuana location, Hospital Guadalajara, is located a short, chauffeured drive south of San Diego’s international airport.
Typical Procedure Costs
| Location | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Duodenal Switch | LAP-BAND |
| Tijuana | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,500 | $5,900 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $5,200 | $6,800 | $7,800 | $5,900 |
| Guadalajara – Puerta de Hierro | $5,200 | $6,800 | $7,800 | $5,900 |
We accept several forms of payment, and we also offer financing.
ALO Bariatrics’ Affordable Medical Tourism Packages
These amenities and more are included in your bariatric surgery fee:
- Dr. Lopez’s fee and your anesthesiologist costs
- Round trip airport chauffeur service
- Hospital stay
- Lodging in luxurious hotels in relaxing tourism destinations
- Lab exams, x-rays, and operation prep
- Prescription meds
- Certified nursing care
- Certified nutritionist consultation