Meet Dr. Miguel Montalvo Bariatric Surgeon

Bariatric Surgery Expertise

Dr. Miguel Angel Montalvo Lucero is a proficient bariatric surgeon based in Tijuana, Mexico. With expertise across various bariatric techniques such as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Mini Gastric Bypass, and advanced Revision Surgeries, he brings a wealth of experience to his practice. Dr. Miguel Montalvo attained his medical education from the esteemed Faculty of Medicine at Baja California State University, renowned for its widespread recognition.

Education and Training

  • License #: 8556486
  • Certified by Mexican Council of General Surgery
  • Surgery Instructor at Xochicalco University
  • Surgeon at Tijuana Social Security Mexican Institute
  • Bariatric Surgery Upgrade Course, Mexican Association of General Surgeons, October 2015

Dr. Miguel Montalvo and Surgical Staff Members

Medical Experience

  • Surgery Assistant of Dr. Elias Ortiz on many bariatric procedures, 2014 – 2019
  • Resident Coordinator of General Surgery 2012-2013
  • XXXVI International Congress of General Surgeons, 2012
  • Lap band training course, 2009

Dr. Miguel Montalvo Performing Weight Loss Surgery

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Active member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders since 2016
  • Mexican Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MSMBS) since 2016
  • General Surgery Mexican Association since 2016
  • Active Member of the Tijuana General Surgeons College
  • MGB/OABG, Mexican Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, December 2016
  • XXXVI International Congress of General Surgeons
  • Attends the IFSO every year