Below is the resume of Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, a well-known bariatric surgeon practicing in Tijuana – Mexico. Dr. Gonzalez’s forte is minimally invasive weight loss surgery.

Having performed over 4,000 bariatric procedures over a span of 20 years, Dr. Francisco is one of the most experienced weight reduction specialists in the world.

He holds the distinction of being one of the first bariatric surgeons to be certified by Allergan, Inc. (formerly INAMED), an American pharma company that provides FDA-approved lap bands. Watch the video interview of Dr. Francisco Gonzalez – weight loss surgeon – Tijuana.

Curriculum Vitae

FRANCISCO MANUEL GONZALEZ SANCHEZ RUBIO

Born In Mexico April-63

1980-1986: Degree in General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara

1987-1990: General Surgery Residency

  • Centro Medico Nacional Del Noroeste
  • Mexican Social Security Institute
  • Obregon City Sonora, México

1990: Surgery Licence #1387276

1991: Certification in Laparoscopic Surgery, Centro Medico Nacional La Raza Mexico City

1994: Mexican Board Certification #19394

1991-2007: Teacher of Advance Surgery Hospital General De Tijuana

1997: Certification in Advanced Bariatric Surgery

2003: Certification in Advance Bariatric Surgery in Alcoy Spain under Dr. Aniceto Baltazar

Professor Laparoscopic Surgery IMSS – March 1996

Professor Laparoscopic Surgery – May 1997  Colegio Medico Tijuana

Professor Laparoscopic Surgery Asociacion Mexicana De Cirugia Laparoscopica  Cancun – May 1999

Professor of Gastric Bypass And Lap Band Tijuana – Dec 2004

Professor of BPD  (Bilio Pancreatic Diversion) Duodenal Switch – May 2005

Professor of Lapband – May 2005

Professor of Gastric Sleeve for Surgical Management of Obesity – May 2005

2013 - present

  • Professor Gastroenterology
  • University Of Baja California, Tijuana
  • Professor Of Clinical Medicine
  • University Of Baja California, Tijuana

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