Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela

One of the most skilled and experienced bariatrics surgeons in Tijuana, Mexico, Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela has performed well over 5,500 successful weight loss surgeries. 

About Dr. Valenzuela

Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela, MD (Dr. V) is a world-renown bariatric and metabolic surgeon practicing weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Her lifelong commitment to patients has led her to become one of the most technically-advanced and prosperous bariatric surgeons worldwide.

dr louisiana valenzuela double certified bariatric surgeon tijuana - mexico bariatric center

Dr. Valenzuela’s Credentials

As a double board-certified surgeon, Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela Sanchez has performed well over 5,000 successful bariatric surgeries. Dr. Valenzuela graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in 2002. From 2005 to 2009, Dr. Valenzuela learned general and trauma surgery at the Hospital General de Occidente.

Dr. V performs all and every surgery she schedules herself from start to finish with extreme care. Due to her superior surgical techniques, her patients have high success rates and close to zero complication rates.

Patient Satisfaction 97.8%
Success Rates 94%
Education and Training 96%
Reviews 98%

Accomplishments and Training

  • Dedicated Tijuana Bariatric Surgeon
  • Performed over 5,000 Weight Loss Surgeries
  • CMCOEM Metabolic and Bariatric Board-Certified
  • Trained under Dr. Juan Corvala at Hospital Angeles
  • Graduated from the prestigious Universidad Autónoma de Baja
  • From 2009, Dr. Valenzuela has been practicing high volume bariatric and metabolic surgeries
  • Limits Surgeries to Three Per Day
  • Performs Every Surgery She Schedules
  • Highly-honed surgical technique for gastric sleeve surgery, Gastric Bypass & Mini Gastric Bypass
  • Extremely Low Complications Rate

About Dr. Valenzuela

Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela, MD (Dr. V) is a world-renown bariatric and metabolic surgeon practicing weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Her lifelong commitment to patients has led her to become one of the most technically-advanced and prosperous bariatric surgeons worldwide.

Dr Louisiana Valenzuela Before and After Bariatric Photo

Valenzuela’s Weight Loss Journey

After her second child was born, Louisiana Valenzuela was not happy with the weight gain. She tried diet and exercise and still was not successful long-term to keep the weight off. Dr. Valenzuela decided to use the same tool that she had given patients since 2009 and ultimately changed her life for the better.

Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela has had her own gastric sleeve surgery in 2016 with Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez from Mexico Bariatric Center® (MBC). Dr. V has found great success from undergoing the sleeve gastrectomy. It has built a bond between her and her patients that not many surgeons can offer. She understands what it’s like to be a bariatric patient and a surgeon. This offers a full-circle approach to her patients.

Dr. Valenzuela with Mexico Bariatric Center

Dr. Valenzuela started performing bariatric procedures with Mexico Bariatric Center exclusively in 2012. She has captured the hearts and trust of MBC patients since then! Her 5-star reviews by her happy patients on Google. Facebook, Yelp, and bariatric forums, like ObesityHelp, speak loud.

In The Forefront Of Bariatrics

Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela Performing Weight Loss Surgery Procedure in Mexico

Advancing Surgical Standards

Dr. Valenzuela is actively attending all the major National and International congresses in bariatrics and metabolics, like IFSO 2020 virtual meeting as well as IFSO 2017. Dr. V also travels to cities in the U.S. and provinces in Canada to educate patients about obesity. She talks about surgery as a long-term solution to obesity and comorbidities associated with it.

Specialized Training

As a double Board-Certified Surgeon, Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela Sanchez has performed well over 5,500 successful bariatric surgeries. Dr. Valenzuela graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in 2002. From 2005 to 2009, Dr. Valenzuela learned general and trauma surgery at the Hospital General de Occidente.

Dr. Valenzuela performs every surgery she schedules herself from start to finish with extreme care. Due to her superior surgical techniques, her patients have successful results and close to zero complication rate.

Gastric Sleeve Incisions - Laparoscopic Surgery Incisions After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Dr. Valenzuela’s signature 3-incision gastric sleeve surgery
Lauren Before After Photo - Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela Patient

“Drastic Difference After 6 Months. July 27, 2015 – Down 70 pounds and feeling amazing! I can’t wait to lose the last 50 pounds so I can reach my total goal? thank you to Dr. Valenzuela and MBC! I am so glad I chose ya’ll to do my surgery!”

– Lauren, Gastric Sleeve Patient

Become a Success Story

Mexico Bariatric Center (MBC) represents one of the most acclaimed bariatric surgeons in the world – Dr. Louisiana Valenzuela, from Mexicali, Mexico. Dr. Valenzuela has been a crucial part of the success of thousands of patients who have undergone laparoscopic bariatric surgeryHaving had so many successful procedures, Dr. Valenzuela has earned a stellar reputation around the world. 

She has a team of seasoned, veteran weight loss specialists that will be with you throughout the weight-loss surgical process. Dr. Valenzuela offers multiple surgical options for those seeking to lose weight effectively and permanently. She is capable of doing all types of bariatric and metabolic general surgeries.

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