Dr. José Sergio Verboonen Sotelo

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST

Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon

Av. Francisco I. Madero 2050, Centro, 22010 Tijuana, B.C. Obesity Goodbye Center

+52 (998) 689 2048

Professional Experience

Dr. José Sergio Verboonen Sotelo is a multi-certified bariatric surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in the surgical treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders.

It is certified by ASMBS, IFSO, CMCG and CMCOEM.

Pioneer in minimally invasive techniques such as the Gastric Sleeve by Single Incision, the Mini Gastric Bypass and the Classic Gastric Bypass, he has performed more than 10,000 bariatric surgeries with patients from Mexico, the United States, Canada and other countries.

His medical practice combines surgical experience, cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive approach to metabolic health, prioritizing safety, multidisciplinary support and the quality of life of each patient.

Surgeon – National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
General Surgery – Health Sector, Mexico
High specialty in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Professional practice established since 1996
Referent and mentor in revision surgery (conversion from gastric band to sleeve or mini bypass) and in One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB).

Certifications and Memberships

Mexican Council of General Surgery (CMCG) – Current certification
Mexican Council of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases (CMCOEM)
International Federation of Obesity Surgery (IFSO)
American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS)
President of the College of Bariatric Surgeons and Metabolic Diseases of Baja California (CCBEMBC)
Active member of the Baja Health Cluster (BHC)

Available procedures and treatments

Gastric Sleeve (including single incision)
Mini Gastric Bypass
Classic Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
Adjustable Gastric Band
Bariatric Review Surgery
Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes

Type of consultations

Online and in-person