Ready4achange - Muguerza Sur

Specialist in general surgery for Obesity, Gastrointestinal and Endosurgery

1982-1988

Graduated in Medicine from the School of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León Professional Certificate 1428631

1995 - 2004

Associate Clinical Professor of General Surgery at the ITESM School of Medicine

Postgraduate Training1989

General Surgery Resident at Hospital Metropolitano, Monterrey N.L., Mexico

1992

Fellowship in General Surgery of Health Sciences of the University of Texas in San Antonio.

Postgraduate courses1992

Basic Laparoscopy Techniques at the Texas Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio TX, USA.

1992

Advanced Laparoscopy Techniques at the Texas Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio TX, USA

1997

Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Surgery for Morbid Obesity at the European Institute of Telesurgery

2001

Minimally invasive surgery for morbid obesity at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Certifications

    Mexican Council of General Surgery

International Member:

    International Federation of Surgery for Obesity

    Latin American Society of Endoscopic Surgery (ALACE, is the representation of SAGES in Latin America)

National Member:

    Mexican Society of General Surgery

    Mexican Society of Endoscopic Surgery

    Mexican Society of Surgery for Obesity

He has been performing high quality bariatric surgeries for over six years, in that time he has performed more than 3,000 surgeries. Dr. Alejandro López performs gastric sleeve, single-incision gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric mini-bypass, duodenal switch, revision surgery and other bariatric services in Tijuana/Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

He is on a fast track to becoming a world class bariatric weight loss surgeon who is truly in a league of his own. Having graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Norte in 2004, he went on to advance his bariatric skills and training by attending one of the most specialized courses in the world.

He will be one of the most sought after bariatric surgeons in a short time. Dr. Pasten has been passionate about weight loss surgery since 2002. As a medical doctor graduate, he attended the University of Guadalajara with a dedicated vision to make a career out of helping bariatric clients get their lives back. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Pasten has excelled in General Surgery and has worked at the General Hospital in Tijuana. A true advocate for charity, his compassionate nature has led him down numerous humanitarian paths, including his contributions as a Mexican Red Cross volunteer.