{"id":874,"date":"2026-05-21T21:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/dr-alejandro-lopez-bariatric-surgeon-guadalajara\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:21:46","slug":"dr-alejandro-lopez-bariatric-surgeon-guadalajara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/en\/dr-alejandro-lopez-bariatric-surgeon-guadalajara\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez \u2014 Bariatric Surgeon in Guadalajara, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_drlen_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a56db;margin-bottom:10px\">GUADALAJARA \u00b7 MEXICO<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez \u2014 Bariatric Surgeon&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:42|text_align:left|color:%23004a80|line_height:1.2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:20px;color:#004a80;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:15px\">Board-certified bariatric surgeon \u00b7 20+ years of experience<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:15px\">Specialist in <strong>bariatric and metabolic surgery<\/strong> in Guadalajara, Mexico, with active practice in Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana. Over <strong>20,000 successful procedures<\/strong> with laparoscopic and robotic technique.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">Dr. L\u00f3pez combines the highest international medical standards with personalized, attentive care for every patient. Trusted by patients from the United States, Canada, and across Latin America.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Free Consultation via WhatsApp&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2F16196536739|target:_blank&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fab fa-whatsapp&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Call USA +1 (619) 653-6739&#8243; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; link=&#8221;url:tel%3A%2B16196536739&#8243; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-phone&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/dralejandrolopez.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dr-alejandro-lopez-cirujano-bariatra-guadalajara-mexico.webp\" alt=\"Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez \u2014 Board-certified bariatric surgeon in Guadalajara, Mexico\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;display:block;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);cursor:pointer\"\/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_drlen_about{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important}.vc_custom_alo_874_1{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;alo-light&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Training and career&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez completed his medical degree, followed by his specialty in <strong>General Surgery<\/strong> and subspecialty in <strong>Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery<\/strong>. His practice is exclusively focused on the care of patients with obesity \u2014 from initial evaluation through long-term post-operative follow-up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">He performs procedures at three top-tier hospitals in Mexico:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 <strong>Hospital Puerta de Hierro Andares<\/strong> \u2014 Guadalajara, Jalisco<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 <strong>Hospital Joya Riviera<\/strong> \u2014 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 <strong>Hospital Dreams<\/strong> \u2014 Tijuana, Baja California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">Dr. L\u00f3pez treats both Mexican patients and international medical tourists. His bilingual team coordinates the entire surgical journey \u2014 from airport pickup to remote post-op follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dr-alejandro-en-quirofano.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;display:block;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_drlen_stats{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Experience in numbers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:32px 18px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:160px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#004a80;margin:0 0 4px;line-height:1\">+20,000<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.4\">Successful bariatric procedures performed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:32px 18px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:160px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#004a80;margin:0 0 4px;line-height:1\">+20<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.4\">Years of experience in bariatric surgery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:32px 18px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:160px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#004a80;margin:0 0 4px;line-height:1\">3<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.4\">Hospital locations in Mexico<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:32px 18px;border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);text-align:center;min-height:160px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#004a80;margin:0 0 4px;line-height:1\">5<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.4\">International certifications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; 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We will determine if you are a candidate, which procedure fits best, and walk you through pricing and travel logistics.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:15px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/16196536739\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#25d366;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcf1 WhatsApp Free Consult<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+16196536739\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\">\ud83d\udcde Call USA +1 (619) 653-6739<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_drlen_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]GUADALAJARA \u00b7 MEXICO[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez \u2014 Bariatric Surgeon&#8221; 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