Dr. Alberto Carlos is one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in Mexico. He is certified in weight loss surgery in Mexico and the United States. At Vive Medical Group in Tijuana, he leads the Bariatric Surgery team, using the most advanced equipment in laparoscopic surgery with minimally invasive procedures and the best results in a short time. His medical and academic credentials are the highest. He was born in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, and studied at the University of Sonora, Mexico, graduating with honors in surgery.

A renowned bariatric surgeon

Dr. Carlos is a member of the most relevant medical boards of the specialty in the United States, Mexico, and international organizations. He is certified by the American Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity in the United States. Dr. Carlos is experienced and trained in laparoscopy, trauma, and emergency surgery. Besides, he is certified in Life Support by the American Heart Association.

Since 2017, he has been based in Tijuana, where Dr. Carlos has cared for patients from all over the world at Vive Bariatric de Tijuana, part of Vive Medical Group. His approach encompasses the entire weight loss process, from preoperative to choosing the most appropriate procedure and specialized follow-up until achieving the patient’s goals.

The team headed by Dr. Carlos in Tijuana includes the best specialists in their fields. The Bariatric Team includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and caregivers trained in post-operative recovery. The Vive Bariatric team also includes nutritionists, psychologists, and internists.