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Alberto Aceves, MD, FACS
About the Practice
Mexico bariatric surgeon Dr. Alberto Aceves believes that not only can obesity increase health hazards such as diabetes and heart risks, but that it can also be damaging to one’s self-confidence. At his bariatric surgery practice in Mexicali, Baja California, Dr. Aceves dedicates his time to helping severely obese patients overcome their struggle with weight.
Dr. Aceves has performed over 5,000 laparoscopic procedures since 1991. He is an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS) and the Vice President of the Mexican Association for Obesity Surgery. At the Almater Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico, he performs several bariatric procedures such as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, LAP BAND and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and continues to use top safety standards and quality patient care. Patients admire Dr. Aceves for his deep commitment toward providing successful, long-term weight loss results.
Locations
Mexicali, BC,
21100
Procedures performed by this surgeon
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
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LAP BAND
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Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Professional Profile |
| Medical License Number: |
747902 |
| Patient Satisfaction Rating: |
Excellent |
| Medical License Status: |
Active |
Board Certification |
Education & Training |
| Medical School: |
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara |
| Graduation Year: |
1975-1981 |
| General Surgery Residency: |
Mexicali General Hospital
Mexicali, B.C., MEX |
| Residency Year: |
1982-1986 |
| Academic Achievements: |
- 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
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| Professional Organizations: |
- 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)
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