Dr. Jorge Maytorena, Bariatric Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon - Mexicali, Mexico

Dr. Jorge Maytorena is a Bariatric Surgeon with over 15 years of experience, he has performed more than 10,000 surgical procedures; gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revision surgeries and more. He is also one of the best and most recognized bariatric surgeons in the city of Tijuana Baja California, Mexico and other Countries. Dr. Jorge Maytorena and his medical team are 100% committed to offer you safe and effective surgery.

Bariatric surgery is a set of surgical procedures used to treat obesity, mainly seeking to reduce body weight and comorbid diseases. Over 15 years of experience, offering the best in obesity surgery!   Dr. Maytorena doesn’t offer surgery for cosmetic purposes, he’s interested in changing and improving patients quality of life through his knowledge and specialized techniques.

Dr. Jorge Maytorena is a highly-skilled and experienced bariatric surgeon based in Tijuana, Mexico. He graduated from the UABC Faculty of Medicine in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, and completed his internship at IMSS Specialty Hospital #30 in Mexicali. He then served his social service at Hospital General Mexicali before embarking on a four-year residency in general surgery at the General Hospital in Hermosillo, Sonora, under the UNAM program.

Dr. Maytorena has extensive training in advanced laparoscopic surgery, having completed training at the Mexican Society of Endoscopic Surgery in Tijuana. He also underwent sleeve gastrectomy training at the College of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery and a fellowship in gastric banding by Inamed Lap Band. As an Inamed-certified surgeon, he has a deep understanding of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.

In addition to his extensive training in bariatric surgery, Dr. Maytorena also has experience as a trauma surgeon. He spent three years working at the Tijuana Red Cross, where he provided emergency medical care to patients with life-threatening injuries. This experience has given him a unique perspective on the importance of timely and effective surgical intervention.

Dr. Maytorena's commitment to providing the highest quality care to his patients has led him to seek additional training in gastric bypass and metabolic surgery. He completed a fellowship in this area at the San Camilo Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil, working with Dr. Ricardo Cohen's team. This experience gave him the opportunity to learn from some of the most skilled and experienced bariatric surgeons in the world.

Dr. Maytorena's patients describe him as compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. He is dedicated to helping his patients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health and well-being. He takes the time to listen to his patients' concerns and explain the benefits and risks of each surgical option. With his extensive training and experience, Dr. Maytorena is a leader in the field of bariatric surgery in Tijuana and a trusted partner in his patients' weight loss journeys.

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