Total years in practice: 27

Pioneered weight loss surgery, trained the first US and Canadians in bariatrics. We wrote the book on safe compassionate bariatric surgery and defined the highest standards in safety and proven results. Our track record is one of the oldest in the industry and it speaks for itself.

Pioneered weight loss surgery, trained the first US and Canadians in bariatrics. We wrote the book on safe compassionate bariatric surgery and defined the highest standards in safety and proven results. Our track record is one of the oldest in the industry and it speaks for itself.

 

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Meet Dr. Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Education

  Undergraduate: BA, Preparatoria Federal Lazaro Cardenas, BC, México, 1985

  Medical: MD, Autonomous University of Baja California, México, 1992

Postgraduate Education

  Residency: General Surgery, CMNNo, IMSS, Sonora, México

Board Certifications

  Board-certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery, AC (CMCGAC)

Memberships

  American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

  Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Hospital Privileges

  Obesity Control Center an International Center of Excellence / The Ariel Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Awards

  Joint Commission International Certified Hospital

  Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Review Corporation USA, Accredited

  Consejo de Salubridad General Certified

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