Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez
Today obesity has a cure, and in curing obesity, diseases are prevented at all levels.
How to identify if I am obese
Some clues that will help you identify the line between being overweight and obese.
Am I a candidate for surgery
Find the requirements you must meet to be a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Tijuana, Mexico information
If you live in the United States or Canada like 95% of our patients do, traveling is easy and 100% all inclusive.
Meet your bariatric team in Mexico
On the day of your surgery we will take care of everything, you will only rest and recover. After your surgery, we will give you the necessary instructions for continued care at home and we will be available anytime to assist you, help you in the process, or answer any questions.
Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez
Head surgeon Dr. Christian Rodriguez is one of the most advanced bariatric surgeon in Mexico. His skills range from gastric sleeve to duodenal switch and even hard-to-do revision or reversal procedures.
Dr. Salvador Flores Castro
Surgeon General, a specialist in obesity. Dr. Salvador Flores Castro’s specialty includes the Hepato-Bilio-Pancreas surgeries, Endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery, bariatric surgery.
Dr. Viridiana de la Herrán Rivas
Dr. Viridiana Rivas is one of the leading anesthesiologist in Tijuana with a specialization in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients. She is a top team member of Dr. Rodriguez Lopez.
Dr. Rene Armenta Valenzuela
Dr. Rene Armenta is a top board certified surgeon assistant of Dr. Rodriguez. He is certified to operate at Certified Hospitals with CSG Accreditation and has a high degree of medical achievement.
Bariatric Surgery Procedures
Determine if You Qualify for Bariatric Surgery
In order to start treatment, we first have to make an assessment through our health questionnaire. This provides us with the information needed to determine whether or not you qualify for bariatric surgery.
With the gastric sleeve procedure 80% of the stomach is removed through small incisions made laparoscopically. The small remaining portion of the stomach (sleeve) enables the patient to eat smaller portions whilst maintaining a feeling of fullness.
With the gastric bypass procedure a small stomach pouch is created and attached to the middle of the small intestine. This changes the amount of food that the body can digest. It also alters the signals that travel between the digestive system and brain.
The duodenal switch surgery is an extremely specialized which Dr. Rodriguez Lopez has performed hundreds of successful procedures of. Dr. Rodriguez can also revise a gastric sleeve easily to various weight loss surgeries including a Duodenal Switch surgery. This effective weight loss surgery is a great option for people who have significant weight to lose, being both restrictive and malabsorptive.
Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS), is the newest technological advancement in bariatric surgery. Single incision surgery allows bariatric surgeons to perform the same procedures, including gastric band and gastric sleeve, using only one incision.
The Mini Sleeve is performed using 3-5 incisions laparoscopically. Instead of the usual 80% of stomach size reduced, the mini sleeve offers a less invasive surgery with removing just 40-50%.
The BariClip is a less invasive weight loss procedure that clamps a large titanium clip around a portion of the stomach to create a sense of restriction and fullness. Patients experience less hunger and more satisfaction from eating less food although this is still a new, experimental surgery.
Medical Tourism
Our specialized staff, both in the United States and Tijuana, Mexico, work together throughout the entire surgery process. Hotel and hospital stay are both included in our surgery packages. Our drivers in Tijuana will provide transportation to and from the San Diego airport as well as between the hospital and hotel. From assessment to recovery, you are in good hands with our medical team.
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Who is a Candidate?
Patients may not be right for single incision weight loss surgery, because the surgery requires a clear viewing of the patient’s internal abdomen. Lighter patients are more likely to be a candidate for the surgery. Patients are urged to contact our care specialists to learn about their candidacy at 855-768-