About - Dr. Marco Sariñana

Dr. Marco Sariñana is an exceptionally skilled and highly sought-after Bariatric Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon in Mexicali, Mexico. Renowned in the medical tourism community as the "Complete Makeover Doctor," Dr. Sariñana offers a unique, dual-specialty approach to patient transformation. He dedicates his practice to helping individuals struggling with obesity achieve their weight loss goals through advanced bariatric procedures, while simultaneously offering cosmetic and aesthetic surgeries to refine their physiques post-weight loss. By making stomachs smaller so patients eat less, he facilitates massive, sustainable weight loss, helping his patients feel healthier, more confident, and rejuvenated.
Operating out of his state-of-the-art practice in Mexicali, Dr. Sariñana is known for his compassionate bedside manner and his commitment to safe, modern, and life-changing surgical techniques. As he personally states: "I help people in Mexicali, Mexico, become healthier and more confident. I do weight-loss surgeries like gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. I also do cosmetic surgeries to help people look their best!" With a commitment to continual learning and the integration of advanced laparoscopic technologies, Dr. Sariñana ensures that every patient receives world-class medical care.
Key Stats & Information
- Years of Experience: 15+ Years (Specializing in Bariatrics since 2007)
- Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
- Professional Memberships: Colegio de Profesionistas en Cirugía Estética
- Hospital Privileges / Clinic: Dr. Marco Sariñana Bariatric & Plastic Surgery, Rio Mocorito 724, Mexicali, Mexico
- Accepting New Patients: Yes
- Primary Specializations: Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery
Medical Expertise & Specializations
Dr. Marco Sariñana’s medical expertise is deeply rooted in his comprehensive understanding of both the metabolic challenges of obesity and the aesthetic desires of patients who have achieved massive weight loss. By merging the fields of Bariatric Surgery and Plastic Surgery, he provides a holistic continuum of care that few surgeons can offer. His approach is designed to produce long-term, life-altering results utilizing minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques that reduce recovery times, minimize scarring, and significantly lower the risk of post-operative complications.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Sariñana provides expert surgical intervention for a variety of complex health and aesthetic conditions, ensuring that local and international patients traveling to Mexicali receive comprehensive, individualized care:
- Morbid Obesity: Treating severe weight issues that have not responded to traditional diet and exercise regimens.
- Metabolic Syndrome & Obesity-Related Comorbidities: Addressing conditions that often accompany extreme excess weight, utilizing metabolic surgery to improve patient longevity.
- Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Needs: Treating excess, sagging skin that frequently results from massive, rapid weight loss.
- Aesthetic Dissatisfaction: Correcting aesthetic concerns to help patients regain confidence and feel happy with their overall physical appearance.
Procedures Performed
As a top-rated bariatric and cosmetic surgeon in Mexico, Dr. Sariñana is highly proficient in a wide spectrum of advanced surgical procedures. He carefully evaluates each patient to recommend the most effective and safest surgical path. His primary procedural focuses include:
- Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y): A highly effective procedure that alters the digestive tract, limiting food intake and nutrient absorption to achieve significant and sustainable weight loss.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve): A minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure where a large portion of the stomach is removed to restrict food volume, allowing patients to feel full faster.
- Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass (SADI-S): An advanced, modern bariatric technique combining a gastric sleeve with an intestinal bypass to maximize weight loss and metabolic improvement.
- Mini Gastric Bypass: A streamlined, highly effective alternative to traditional gastric bypass that features a shorter operating time and excellent weight-loss outcomes.
- Lap Band Surgery & Gastric Balloon: Less invasive, restrictive options for patients looking for reversible or non-surgical assistance in controlling portion sizes and appetite.
- Gastric Plication & Diagnostic Endoscopy: Innovative stomach-folding techniques for weight management, alongside thorough endoscopic diagnostics to ensure gastrointestinal health.
- Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery: Comprehensive post-bariatric procedures to contour the body, remove excess skin, and provide a "Complete Makeover" for patients who have reached their weight loss goals.
Education and Training
Dr. Sariñana’s exceptional surgical outcomes are the result of rigorous, multi-disciplinary medical training across Mexico's top institutions. His dedication to ongoing education ensures he remains at the forefront of both bariatric and cosmetic surgical innovations.
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About Doctor
- Translations: EN ES
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Marco Sariñana
- Address: Rio Mocorito 724
- Speciality: Bariatric Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon,
- Associated Center: Dr. Marco Sariñana - Bariatric Surgeon in Mexico
- Languages: English,Spanish
- Degree: Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery
- Focus Area: Dr Marco Sariñana | Mexicali | Mexico | Gastric Bypass | Sleeve Gastrectomy | Lap Band Surgery | Mini Gastric Bypass | Gastric Balloon | Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass (SADI-S) | Gastric Plication | Laparoscopic Surgery

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