Dr. Sergio Verboonen | Bariatric Surgeon

Welcome to Dr. Sergio Verboonen Bariatric Surgery Clinic

Experienced surgeon with over 2,300 Adjustable Gastric Bands performed along with other procedures such as:

• Vertical Gastroplasty
• Gastric Bypass
• Sleeve Gastrectomy
• and alot more...

Why Dr. Sergio Verboonen?

He is more than just a doctor. He is a highly recognized specialist in Laproscopic surgery. He understand Obesity problem not only as a doctor but as a patient as well as he himself achieved to lose 82 pounds.

• 10 years of dedication to the understanding and the treatment of obesity.
• 3300 Lap bands
• 470 Gastric Sleeve
• 380 Minigastric By-Pass
• 600 Gastric By-Pass
• Bariatric Surgical Convertion
• Revision for failure in any Bariatric Surgery like Gastric by-pass in the past regaining weight or another procedure with regaining weight.

He is one of the professionals that know the enormous benefits and help that an obesity procedure can bring against the fight of the obesity illness.

Our Services

Dr. Verboonen's team is dedicated to offering our patients a safe minimally invasive procedure that will help them reach their personal weight goals. We focus on our patient's needs and best interest. We offer a quelified experienced staff that will assist and guide patients through this life changing procedure.

Honesty, fairness, compassion and safety are at the core of our organization. We are always forthcoming with our patients. Patient safety is paramount. We will not offer a patient a procedure that has not been proven safe or a procedure that would not realistically help.

Bariatric Surgery in Cancun

Our obesity surgery clinic in Cancun, Mexico, offers patients a privileged place to have the bariatric (LAP-BAND) procedure done, recuperate and rest from the daily routine. A place that it's very easy to get to and allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature and tranquility.

We offer a hassle free experience in one of the most increible paradises in the world.

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SERVICES  

• General Surgery Specialist
• Digestive system laparoscopic surgery wide experience
• Antireflux surgery
• Gastroenterology
• Colon
• Biliary Vesicle
• Appendix
• Digestive Endoscopy
  with video endoscope
• Hernia repair
• Gastric band, Bypass and GastricSleeve
• Internal medicine
  With wide experience in integrated clinical attention to the patient
• Electrocardiogram
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Respiratory diseases 

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We have 10 years of dedication to the understanding and the treatment of obesity.

With the experience of more than 2,300 Adjustable Gastric Bands performed along with other procedures as Vertical Gastroplasty, Gastric Bypass, and the recent Sleeve Gastrectomy.

• M.D., UNAM, Mexico
• LapBand certified surgeon
• Specialized in Laparoscopic Surgery in the General Hospital of The Secretary of Health
• Member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
• Member of the Medical Association and of the Association of General Surgeons of Mexico Current President of the College the Surgeon General of Baja California
• Member of the Society of Mexican Surgeons of the Obese.

Experience

• Performed almost 10,000 laparoscopic procedures since early 1990's
• Performed more than 2300 gastric band surgeries.
• Dr. Sergio Verboonen is more than just a Doctor. He is a highly recognized specialist in Laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Sergio and Dr. Ponce and their team have given more than 2300 men and women the ability to live again! With zero slippages. These 2300 victims of severe obesity became reborn. Today they are happy people once again!

Curriculum Vitae

Place and date of birth: Mazatlán, Sinaloa. México. Mar/1964.
Office address: av. Revolucion # 670, z.c. Tijuana, b.c. Ph:
(664) 685-8723.
Medicine faculty "UNAM" Ciudad Universitaria, México, D.F. Postgraduate: " General Hospital of Tijuana" S.S.A. Tijuana, B.C. Mexico.

Societies:

• Member of the mexican society of endoscopic surgery (asociación mexicana de cirugía endoscopica).
• Current regional delegate of AMCE 2002-2003
• Member of the mexican society of bariatric surgery (sociedad mexicana de la cirugía de la obesidad, a.c.).
• Member of the medical college of Tijuana: (colegio medico de Tijuana).
• Member of the general surgeons college of Tijuana (colegio de cirujanos generales de Tijuana a.c.).
• Member of the IFSO ( international federation surgery obesity).
• Current president of the general surgeons college of Tijuana; 2002-2003.
• Was the last president of the college of surgeons general of Tijuana. (2002-2003) until june 2003.
• Member Mexican Society of General Surgery (AMCG Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía General)
• Member of Colegio Posgraduados en Cirugía General
• Member of Latinamerican Society of Endoscopic Surgery (ALACE ASOCIACION LATINOAMERICANA DE CIRUGIA ENDOSCOPICA)
• Member Latin American Federation of Surgery (FELAC Federación Latino americana de cirugia)

Courses and congress:

• ATLS American college surgeons 30-31 jul/93.
• Presentation in the I latinamerican congress and the III national congress of endoscopic surgery " experiencia con toracoscopia video-asistida en hospital general de Tijuana; may 21 1994.
• Lap band system work shop Tijuana B.C. Mex mar 15-18-2001
• Every year to the anual congress of AMCE.
• Bariatric course by mexican society of bariatric surgery cancun Q. Roo Mexico may, 5-6/1999
• SMCO (mexican society of bariatric surgeons) III annual meeting, Cozumel Q. Roo mex. Jul5-7-2001
  VIII Mundial IFSO congress; Chania Creta; sep/3-5/2001.
• ASBS 19 th annual meeting jun-24-29 2002 Las Vegas Nevada.
• SMCO (mexican society of bariatrics surgery) iv annual meeting Huatulco Oax. Mexico. Jul-2002 (asistant)
• SMCO (mexican society of bariatrics surgery) IV annual meeting huatulco Oax. México. Jul-2002 (teacher of lap band laparoscopy).
• Mid band work shop sep/19-26/2002;
• Lyon France AMCG (mexican asociation general surgery) annual meeting; transcongress bariatric course teacher. Nov 01-03 2002
• Acapulco Gro Mex. Precongres course XII Tijuana, B.C. Mexico.
• Tijuana College of Surgeons (bariatrics course the president and teacher) feb 25 -26 excel hospital. XII international congress Tijuana college of surgeons (president).

2003

• President of the Colegio de Cirujanos Generales de Tijuana.
• Organizer of the XII Congreso Internacional by the Colegio de Cirujanos Generales de Tijuana, as well as the Pre Congress.Taken place in Tijuana. B.C.
• Coordinator of the Bariatric Surgery Module
• Attendance to the AMCG XXVII congress of Veracruz, Veracruz Mexico.

2004

• In February, attendance to the precongress course of bariatric surgery in Cancún organized by AMCE (XIII) and to the 8th World Congress Endoscopic Surgery. Cancun, Mexico. February 2004
• Profesor in AMCG XXVIII Congress in Leon Guanajuato.

2005

• XIV Congreso Internacional by the Colegio de Cirujanos Generales de Tijuana. Tijuana, Mexico
• Titular Profesor in the XIV AMCE Precongress course in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
• Attendance and professor in the VII Congress by Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugía de Obesidad (SMCO ). Los Cabos, Mexico. July 2005
• Attendance 10th Wordl Congreso of the internacional Federation  for the surgery Obesity, 19th symposium on obesity surgery. Maastrich Netherlands. September 2005.
• Profesor and atendee a the XXVII Transcongreso de la AMCG in Merica Mexico. Noviembre 2005

2006

• Attendance to the XV Congress in Tijuana and Coordinator of the bariatrica surgery Module. Tijuana Mexico. March 2006
• Attendance XV AMCE Congress. Ixtapa Mexico. May 2005
• Attendance and profesor at the Precongress course of bariatric surgery organized by the Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía de Obesidad. Mazatlan Mexico. June 2006.
• Attendance to the 10 th Wordl Congress Endoscopic Surgery. Berlin, Germany.
• Attendance XXX Congress by the AMCG Congreso nternacional de Cirugia General. Acapulco Mexico. November 2006.
• Curso de Endoscopia para el cirujano general organized by the AMCG. Acapulco Mexico. November 2006.

2008

• Retiro de Banda
• Ajustar Banda
• Manga Gastrica
• Attendance to the XVII endoscopic international congress BY AMCE ( Mexican association endoscopy surgery) In Pto Vallarta Jalisco from apr/29 to may/03 /2008
• Professor at the Regional Meeting of the Norwest  pre-congress course "Detection and management of the surgical complication in obesity procedures" from jan 31 to feb 2/2008 In Mexicali, Baja California; Mexico By the College of Generals surgeon of Mexicali A.C
• Attendance at the Regional Meeting of the Norwest pre-congress course "Detection and management of the surgical complication in obesity procedures" from jan 31 to feb 2/2008 In Mexicali, Baja California; Mexico By the College of Generals surgeon of Mexicali A.C."
• Professor at the pre congress course for metabolic and obesity surgery
  Topic: when to take out the gastric band? How? And why?
  XVII international congress of endoscopy surgery in Puerto Vallarta Jalisco from April 29th thru may 3 of 2008.organized by AMCE
• Professor at the pre congress course for metabolic and obesity surgery
  Topic: why to adjust the gastric band
  XVII international congress of endoscopy surgery in Puerto Vallarta Jalisco from April 29th thru May 3 of 2008.organized by AMCE
• Coordinator at the pre congress course for metabolic and obesity surgery
  XVII international congress of endoscopy surgery in Puerto Vallarta Jalisco from April 29th thru May 3 of 2008.organized by AMCE

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Dr. Verboonen's Testimonial

My personal struggle with obesity began during my early college years. Like many college students, poor diet, overeating and lack of exercise led to a bigger me. I continued to put on weight throughout my graduate and post graduate studies. During this time, I experimented with numerous fad diets. Like many of you, I had some degree of success, but ultimately regained the weight only to be haunted by my tubby reflection in the bathroom mirror.

So after I finished my medical specialty as a general surgeon, I began to explore various alternative obesity surgical procedures. The Adjustable Gastric Band system with its reversible capabilities and its potential long term results sparked my interest. I was confident that the lap band procedure would help me reach my weight goals. But for personal reasons (lack of time mostly) I didn't have the band surgery until a year ago. My colleague and partner, Chief Surgeon Dr. Ponce de Leon performed my Gastric Band surgery at our Obesity Goodbye Center facility.

When I decided to have this life changing procedure, I weighed nearly 300 pounds with a BMI of 42. Within 12 months of my surgery, I had lost 82 pounds and reduced my BMI to 31. Although I still have a bit more weight to lose, I am grateful for my regained health and vitality.

I know all to well, the complex social and physical issues faced by the overweight population. I am empathetic to the plight of my overweight patients. With the introduction of the Lap Band procedure to my practice, I have had the pleasure of helping others reach their elusive weight goals. I applaud you for taking an active role in your health and wish you the best in your journey.

Sincerely
Dr. Sergio Verboonen
Chief Surgeon, Hope Paradise

Hi Karen!!!

Wanted to say thank you for the x-mas Card!

I pray you have a Blessed Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

I was banded April 24, 2006 and have had four fills. I have lost a total of 87 pounds and am feeling GREAT!

My energy level is through the roof! I am thankful I found you all on the Web and followed through with the surgery. This has to be the best decision I have ever made. The band is great and it has it's own personality. I believe if it had a mouth it would talk to me. It let's me know when I am hungry and when I am full. When I have eaten too fast and when I have not chewed well enough. Let's say, it is in charge and I am the student still learning!

I am 13 pounds away from my temporary goal of 100 pounds off by Christmas. I believe I am on target or real close. Regardless of when I hit the 100 pounds off, at least I know, with the band, I will accomplish that goal and more. My over all goal is to lose 175 pounds!

Thank you once again!!!

Debbie May
Sedalia, Missouri

Hola Dr Verboonen ~
I just wanted thank you so very much for changing my life, I would do it all over again if I had to.  Your surgery was the best thing that has happened to me.

Muchas Gracias
Amy Madrigal

Dr. V
Thank you for the fill it is greatly appreciated! here are a couple of pics from my recent wedding and also the younger of the two receptionists also took my pic at my recent fill

Thanks
Tanner

Dr. Verboonen,
I just wanted to say thanks for everything u have done for me. I have lost a little over 60 lbs in about 6 in a half months. Karen has been the biggest help for me.

Thanks Again
heather Watkins

Dear Dr Verboonen and associates,
Please accept my deepest gratitude. I have lost almost 70 lbs. since my by pass surgery on May 20, 2005 . You and your staff performed with the highest professionalism and skill.

Harlan Breakey
Tucson, AZ

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