Date of Birth: Dec 4th 1956

Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara 1975-1981

Medical Degree… 1981 at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

1982-1986: General Surgery residence (training) at Mexicali General Hospital
Mexicali, B.C., MEX

1986: Qualified General Surgeon

1990: Basic Laparoscopic training at Valley Lab Workshop at La Meza, AZ (USA)

1995: Advanced laparoscopic training Mexican Endoscopic Surgery Asociation

1998: Certification Lap-Band… Instructor Dr. Mituko Belcheb & Dr. Armando Castillo

EXPERIENCE:

Over than 1200 laparoscopic procedures since February 1991.

Experience on Laparoscopic Functional Gastric Surgery and performed over than 300 cases of Nissen Funduplication (Hiatal Hernia) and Gastric Banding Laparoscopy with good results.
Also experience with Colon and Spleen laparosocopic surgery.

MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS:

• General Surgeons College of Mexicali
• Mexican Asociation of General Surgery
• Mexican Asociation of Endoscopic Surgery
• Mexican Society of Obesity Surgery
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (Secretary)
• American Society for Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS)

POSITIONS:

• General Surgeons College of Mexicali
• Secretary 1994-1996
• President 1996-1998
• Honor & Justice Committee 1998-Present

Mexican Society of Obesity Surgery

• Treasurer 2002-2003

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity

• Secretary 2004-2005

HOSPITAL:

HOSPITAL ALMATER
Madero # 1060
Mexicali, B.C.
MEXICO CP: 21100
www.almater.com