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Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

27+

Years of Experience

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About Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Dr. Arturo Martínez Gamboa is a very experienced bariatric surgeon and metabolic surgeon at the Obesity Control Center (OCC) in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. His extensive experience of more than 20 years is well known for his dedication to patient safety, surgical accuracy, and compassionate care in weight loss surgery.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: More than 25 years experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery.
  • First Clinic Established: In 2001 became part of Obesity Control Center
  • Procedures Performed: Gastric sleeve, Laparoscopic bariatric surgery, Metabolic surgery, LapBand surgery

Innovations & Contributions

  • Proprietary Techniques: Co-author of the article 'A New Bariatric Procedure: The Stomach Sparing Gastric Sleeve' published in Revista Médica del IMSS (2000).
  • Research Contributions: Peer-reviewed publications of diaphragm lesions and bariatric innovations
  • Notable Credentials: Since 2016, board-certified by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MSMBS); board-certified by Mexican Council of General Surgery and Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery; post-graduate training in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Good to know

Speciality

• Obesity/Bariatric Surgery• General Surgery• Laparoscopic Surgery• Weight Loss Program• Laser Surgery

Language Spoken

• English• Spanish

Awards

  • • SRC Master Surgeon Accreditation
  • • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • • Board Certified - General Surgery (#0028333)

Lead Bariatric Surgeon

2001 - Present

Consultant General Surgeon

2018 - Present

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

Obesity/Bariatric Surgery

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General Surgery

General Surgery

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery

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Weight Loss Program

Weight Loss Program

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Laser Surgery

Laser Surgery

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Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Arturo Martinez Gamboa has been practicing medicine since 2006, giving them over 19 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Bariatric Surgeon and have built a focused career in bariatric surgeon, obesity control center.

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

You can request a consultation with Arturo Martinez Gamboa through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa

Bariatric surgery with Arturo Martinez Gamboa typically costs 50-70% less than equivalent procedures in the US or UK. The final price depends on the procedure type (sleeve, bypass, or mini bypass), length of hospital stay, and pre-surgical workup. CureMeAbroad can provide a detailed quote after reviewing your medical profile.

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