Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeons

Meet Your Surgical Team

Every surgeon at Angeles Bariatric Center is board-certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery with subspecialty training in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Combined experience: 4,800+ bariatric procedures.

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Dr. Carlos Mendoza Reyes

Lead Bariatric Surgeon

πŸŽ“MD, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) β€” Summa Cum Laude
πŸ₯General Surgery Residency, Hospital ABC Mexico City
✈️Bariatric Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic (Ohio, USA)
πŸ“‹Board Certified β€” Consejo Mexicano de Cirugia General
2,100+
Procedures
14yr
Experience
99.2%
Success rate

"Every patient who walks into my OR has made a life-changing decision. My job is to make sure that decision changes their life for the better β€” not just on the table, but 10 years from now."

Sleeve Gastrectomy Gastric Bypass SADI-S Revisions
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Dra. Sofia Castellanos Vega

Bariatric Surgeon β€” Metabolic Specialist

πŸŽ“MD, Tecnologico de Monterrey School of Medicine
πŸ₯General Surgery Residency, Hospital Espanol Mexico City
✈️Advanced Laparoscopy & Bariatrics, Hospital Italiano (Buenos Aires)
πŸ“‹Board Certified β€” Consejo Mexicano de Cirugia General
1,450+
Procedures
9yr
Experience
99.0%
Success rate

"I specialize in metabolic surgery β€” treating the disease of obesity, not just the weight. My international patients get the same care and attention I give to every Mexican patient. Outcomes don't have a nationality."

Sleeve Gastrectomy Gastric Bypass Diabetes Surgery GERD Procedures
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Dr. Alejandro Torres Ibarra

Bariatric Surgeon β€” Revision Specialist

πŸŽ“MD, Universidad de Guadalajara β€” Honors
πŸ₯General Surgery Residency, Hospital Civil Guadalajara
✈️Robotic Surgery Fellowship, Houston Methodist (Texas, USA)
πŸ“‹Board Certified β€” Consejo Mexicano de Cirugia General
1,250+
Procedures
11yr
Experience
280+
Revisions done

"Revision surgery is where the real complexity lives. Patients come to me when something didn't work elsewhere. I've made it my specialty because these are the patients who need the most careful hands."

SADI-S Revision Surgery Robotic Surgery Band Removal

The Full Care Team

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Bariatric Anesthesiologists

3 dedicated anesthesiologists specialized in high-BMI patients. Pre-op airway assessment for every patient.

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Bariatric Nutritionists

2 certified nutritionists for pre-op preparation and 12-month post-op dietary progression. Virtual consultations available in English.

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Psychologist

Pre-op psychological evaluation (required) and optional ongoing behavioral support for long-term success.

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Patient Coordinators

Bilingual coordinators (English/Spanish) assigned to each international patient from first inquiry through 12-month follow-up.

Certifications and Standards

We hold ourselves to the same standards as the best bariatric centers in the United States.

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COFEPRIS Certified

Hospital Angeles Acoxpa is certified by COFEPRIS (Mexico's equivalent of the US FDA/Joint Commission) with annual compliance audits.

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HIPAA + LFPDPPP Compliant

All patient data handled under US HIPAA standards AND Mexico's LFPDPPP personal data law. Zero use of WhatsApp for medical communications.

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$1M USD Medical Insurance

Every patient is covered by international medical liability insurance during surgery and 30 days post-op. Valid for care in US and Canadian hospitals.

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Da Vinci Robotic System

Hospital Angeles Acoxpa operates one of Mexico's fully equipped Da Vinci robotic surgical systems for enhanced precision in complex cases.

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+1 (833) 847-2642 - contact@angelesbariatric.com