Rodolfo Wilhelmy Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Rodolfo Wilhelmy, Bariatric Surgeon Rodolfo Wilhelmy, MD, FACS is the lead surgeon at Mexicali Bariatric Center in Mexicali, Mexico specializing in advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. As a board-certified surgeon, has been performing bariatric surgery for over 18 years and general surgery for 30 years. He dedicates 90% of his expertise to bariatrics and has performed over 3,000 weight loss surgery procedures and 6,000 laparoscopic procedures. In addition to performing surgery, Dr. Wilhelmy has trained many surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques and has been at the forefront of bariatric surgery in Mexico and beyond. Dr. Wilhelmy is an American College of Surgeons Fellow (FACS) and a member of the Mexican College of Surgeons. Previously Dr. Wilhelmy served as the President of the Mexican College of Surgeons and was a professor at Mexicali Medical School for 12 years. He was honored to serve as Head of the Minimal Invasive Surgery team at Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social for eight years and Director of Surgery at IMSS for two years. He has been a Member of the Almater Hospital surgical staff since 1987. Bariatric Surgery in Mexico with Dr. Wilhelmy Dr. Wilhelmy specializes in the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) and the Duodenal Switch (DS). He trained under the guidance of the late bariatric surgery pioneer Dr. Alberto Aceves, the founder of the Mexicali Bariatric Center, perfecting the techniques that provide better outcomes and successful long-term results. He has trained and attended numerous courses and specialties to be sure to be on the cutting edge of technology. Dr. Wilhelmy also performs the Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Reconstruction and Biliopancreatic Diversion. Due to his surgical skills and compassionate manner, Dr. Wilhelmy is sought out for complex bariatric surgery revisions from patients all over the world. All surgeries with Dr. Wilhelmy are performed at Almater Hospital where patients receive first-class support and medical care with the latest state-of-the-art technology. Patient safety and well-being are at the forefront of the Mexicali teams mission. Patients can expect comfortable, clean, fully furnished rooms and quality care by skilled healthcare professionals. Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico with Dr. Wilhelmy Thank you for considering the Mexicali Bariatric Center, we look forward to being a part of your bariatric surgery journey! For patients who travel to undergo weight loss surgery in Mexico from another country, our team will work to accommodate your traveling schedule. Once surgery has been completed, we stay in constant contact to ensure proper aftercare.   ObesityHelp Contributing Author Vertical Sleeve – Does Bougie Size Matter? Patients Featured - Before & After Before & After VSG with Donna Ann, losing 140 pounds

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