Mexicali Bariatri Center

He is a world-class weight loss surgeon specialized in Laparoscopic Bariatric Weight Loss Surgical Procedures such as: Gastric Sleeve(VSG), Gastric Bypass(RNY), Duodenal Switch, Revision, Lap Band and Revision surgeries. . Dr. Aceves has proudly served thousands of patients from Mexico, United States, Canada and beyond by helping them face the challenge of changing their lives with a new figure and proper weight management through new and healthier eating habits, thus enjoying a long, healthy life. Dr. Aceves and his staff get to know a patient’s background and environment as to find out which is the most convenient procedure according to each individual’s age, health, weight, height, former and actual eating habits, activities and other important factors. Dr. Aceves’ philosophy goes beyond performing surgeries, but into helping people change their lives by achieving goals set on their eating habits, health and appearance. Member of: • FACS (Fellow American College of Surgeons)• ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery) • IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) • CMCOEM (Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugía para la Obesidad (Mexican Society of Obesity Surgery) 2002-2003 Treasurer 2007-2008 Vicepresident 2009- President • AMCE (Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery) • AMCG (Mexican Association of General Surgery) • Colegio de Cirujanos Generales de Mexicali (General Surgeons College of Mexicali) 1994-1996 Secretary 1996-1998 President 1998- Honor & Justice Committee

Certified Bariatric Surgeon Leading bariatric surgeon with an impeccable reputation and a strong track record specializing in Duodenal Switch Surgery, Revision Surgery and Gastric Bypass.Director of the Obesity Surgery and Diabetes Clinic and head of the surgical staff. He is a board-certified general surgeon with Fellowship training in Digestive Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopy since 1991, and Bariatric Surgery since 1997. arrow A pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgery in the state of Sonora, performing the first laparoscopic surgical procedures for diseases of the digestive system and abdominal wall. arrow As the first surgeon in the country to perform Duodenal Switch and Biliopancreatic Diversion procedures for weight loss, he is recognized as the leading national expert in this field. arrow Expert in laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery since 1997 and performing every surgical technique for weight loss since 2003, he is one of the leading surgeons in Mexico and Latin America. arrow He is one of the leading surgeons in Mexico and Latin America. arrow He has performed more than 1,500 bariatric surgical procedures, 200 of them being Revisions of previously failed operations. arrow More than 7000 laparoscopic surgical procedures. arrow Professor in many courses and professional meetings both nationally and internationally since 1993.

27 years experience in General Surgery. * 23 years experience in Laparoscopic surgery. * 18 years experience in Bariatric Laparoscopic surgery * 8 years experience in Advanced Bariatrics * over 4500 laparoscopic surgeries performed including: 750 Gastric Sleeves, 100 revision surgeries, gastic bypass, vertical banded gastroplasty and lap bands. Memberships and Positions * Fellow American College of Surgeons since 1995 * Mexican College of Surgeons ( past president) * Surgery Professor at Baja California’s Medical School for 12 years * Director of Surgery at IMSS 2 years * Minimal Invasive surgery Surgeon at IMSS 8 years * Almater Hospital consulting surgeon since 1987 to the present.