General surgery
Gallbladder, hernia, appendicitis, hiatal hernia and reflux disease (GERD), diverticular disease and soft tissue.
About the doctor
Dr. Gerardo Bracamontes Patiño
General and bariatric surgeon in Tijuana. He operates with minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery and sees patients in English and Spanish.
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Who operates on you
Bariatric surgery
Sleeve, bypass, mini bypass and intestinal bipartition.
Minimally invasive
Laparoscopic surgery through small incisions.
Board certification
Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery (Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General) through 2031.
Training and experience
Medical degree
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, 2005 to 2011.
General surgery
Four year residency at Hospital General Dr. Agustín O'Horán in Mérida, endorsed by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.
Laparoscopy
Basic laparoscopy training (2024) and advanced training at CIBA, Tijuana (2025, 150 simulator hours).
Associations
Active member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery and member of the Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Surgery.
Experience
Lead surgeon since 2024 and assistant surgeon since 2019. More than 300 gallbladder surgeries, more than 200 hernia repairs and more than 100 bariatric procedures.
How he works
Before any decision, the doctor reviews your case with you and explains your options in plain words.
The same surgeon who evaluates you is the one who operates, and he sees you in your language, English or Spanish.
His office is at Torre Médica Matisse in Zona Río, Tijuana, 3 minutes from the San Ysidro crossing and next to Costco. Parking is free.
Ask anything before you cross.
Message us on WhatsApp. We answer in English or Spanish and walk you through every step.