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Dr David Vazquez

Dr David Vazquez is a surgeon who specializes in obesity and bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. He performs surgery at INT, Florence Medical, and San Juan Medical.

  • Medical License #: 4009329

  • Surgeon License #: 5643471

  • Current Residency: Tijuana, Mexico

  • Languages Spoken: Spanish

  • Medical School: Graduated with a degree in medicine from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara

  • Bariatric Surgery Specialization: Gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana and mini gastric bypass surgery in Tijuana.

  • Revision Surgery Specialization: Gastric sleeve revision with re-sleeve, gastric sleeve revision to mini gastric bypass, gastric sleeve revision to gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass revision with reduction of the pouch, mini gastric bypass revision to gastric bypass, gastric bypass revision with reduction of the pouch, lap band revision to sleeve, lap band revision to mini gastric bypass and lap band revision to gastric bypass.

General Surgery Specialization: Gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic abdominal wall surgery, laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, laparoscopic abdominal wall hernia repair surgery, laparoscopic fundoplication (GERD) surgery, laparoscopic resection (for tumors or diverticulitis) surgery and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair surgery

Dr. David Vazquez: Professional Experience

  • Completed over 3,500 surgeries

  • 2011 to present: Private Practice Specializing in Weight Loss Surgery at Tijuana Bariatrics

  • December 2009 to Date: General Surgeon Practice at ISSSSTE, Fray Junipero Serra, Tijuana Baja California

  • October 2008 to Date: General Surgeon Practice in Private Hospitals, Tijuana, Baja California

  • March to September 2008: Medical Practice in the Health Department Sanitary Tonal II Center, Jalisco

  • March to September 2008: Private Medical Practice in General Surgery

  • 2010 to 2012: Teaching General Surgeon Techniques, Xochicalco University

  • December 2009 to 2014: General Surgeon Practice at Red Cross Tijuana, Baja California

  • 2003: Private Medical Practice 8 months, in Zapopan, Jalisco

Dr. David Vazquez: Academic Achievements 

  • February 25-26, 2010: Sleeve Gastrectomy Fellowship, Hospital Angeles Tijuana, Baja California

  • January 30, 2010: ACLS Red Cross Tijuana, Baja California

  • April 16-18, 2009: Gastric Band Fellowship, Hospital Angeles Tijuana, Baja California

  • February 28, 2008: Graduate Specialization in General Surgery Endorsed by the University of the State of Mexico. Professional Certificate 5643471

  • May 2, 2007: Speaker’s Theme “Surgical Treatment Results of Patients with Pancreatitis ISSEMYM Satellite Hospital”

  • February to June 2007: Endoscopic Surgery. Curricular value of 120 hours. London Clinic Hospital Angeles, Mexico City

  • February 12-16, 2007: “Comprehensive Patient Management Polytraumatized Grave.” Taught in High Specialty Hospital Trauma Lomas Verdes, IMSS

  • October 29 to November 3, 2006: XXX International Congress of General Surgery “Dr. Jorge Cervantes”

  • July 1, 2006: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). General Hospital of Valle de Bravo

  • February 28 to July 26, 2006: Current Issues and Controversies in Gastroenterology. Curricular value 30 hours

  • September 5, 2005: Theoretical and Practical Course of Using Mesh for Hernia Repair

  • June 2002: Graduate in General Medicine at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara. Professional License 4009329

Dr David Vazquez: License & Certifications

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Jodi Caldwell
US Patient Coordinator 

"Desperate people take desperate measures, and I was DESPERATE!"

-Jodi

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I know first hand what it's like to take that leap of faith...I was almost 400 pounds when I traveled to Mexico 10 years ago and have never looked back. It's a privilege to assist you in this life changing journey.

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