Dr. Luis Fernando Pérez Corona
Board-certified General Surgeon and Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon with 9+ years of experience at leading hospitals across Mexico. Member of the ALO Bariatrics surgical team.
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.
Doctor of Medicine
Guadalajara, Mexico
General Surgery
Puebla, Mexico
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
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 diabetes resolution, 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.
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Memberships & Society Affiliations
Active member of three major Mexican surgical societies — confirming peer-reviewed competency in bariatric and general surgery.
Mexican Board of General Surgery
College of Bariatric Surgeons and Metabolic Diseases of Baja California
Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
Patient-Centered Surgical Care
Rigorous Training
Medical degree, residency, and bariatric fellowship from three top Mexican institutions.
Dual Specialty
Both general surgery and bariatric / metabolic surgery — broader expertise per patient.
Accredited Hospitals
Operates at internationally accredited facilities with ICU-level post-op nursing.
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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