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Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala
Excellent
AiroScore
9.50

Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala

general and bariatric surgery
general and bariatric surgery
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPublicationsOnline Consultations
96%46 years149.5/105Yes

Overview

Country, City
Mexico, Tijuana
Health facility
Hospital Angeles Tijuana
Medical unit
Department of general surgery
4.4 on Google
The data collected based on 14 patient reviews on Google

About the doctor

Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala is a highly accomplished and experienced general and bariatric surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico. With over 45 years of experience in the field, Dr. Corvala has established himself as an expert in his specialty. He holds various certifications, including being certified as a bariatric surgeon by the Mexican College for Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases and the Mexican Council of General Surgery. One of the most impressive aspects of Dr. Corvala's career is his extensive involvement in teaching and training. He has served as a professor of general surgery at the University of Baja California, the surgery residence at the General Hospital of Tijuana, and the laparoscopic surgery training centers in Tijuana. Dr. Corvala has also been a professor of hernia surgery at Yale and has directed multiple lap-band fellowships. Dr. Corvala's contributions to the field of surgery are also evident through his involvement in various associations and organizations. He has held leadership positions in several prestigious medical associations and has been a member of significant research and ethics committees. Dr. Corvala's research focus includes publications on redo-surgeries after sleeve gastrectomy and metabolic surgery to treat diabetes. With his wealth of experience, expertise, and dedication to the field of surgery, Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala is highly regarded and trusted by his patients and peers. His commitment to teaching, research, and patient care sets him apart and makes him an outstanding surgeon. He currently practices at the Department of General Surgery in Hospital Angeles Tijuana.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
metabolic
bariatric
obesity
laparoscopic
general surgery
obesity surgery
laparoscopic surgery
endoscopic
metabolic surgery
hernia surgery
sleeve gastrectomy
gastrectomy
hernia
minimallyinvasive surgery
incision
endoscopic surgery
intestinal obstruction
bariatric surgery
diabetes mellitus
endometriosis
obstruction
gastrointestinal
diabetes

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1973-1978 Studied human medicine at the La Salle University
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
  • Residency in general surgery at the LaSalle University in Mexico
  • 1984 Obtaining specialization in general surgery at the National Mexican University
  • 1994 Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery
  • Certified as a bariatric surgeon by the Mexican College for Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases
  • Certified as a bariatric surgeon by the Mexican Council of General Surgery
  • 2007 Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Experience
  • 1993 Professor of general surgery at the University of Baja California
  • Professor of the surgery residence in the General Hospital of Tijuana
  • Professor of the basic laparoscopic surgery training center in Tijuana
  • Professor of the advanced laparoscopic surgery training center in Tijuana
  • 2001 Professor of hernia surgery at Yale
  • Director of the laparoscopic surgery center of the Laparoscopic Group of Baja
  • 2010 Chief of the Department of general surgery at the Hospital Angeles Tijuana
Awards & Memberships
  • 1985 Invited Professor in National Meetings
  • 1999-2011 Director of multiple lap-band fellowships
  • 2000 Member of The Mexican College for Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases
  • 2000 Invited Professor in National Meetings
  • 2006 Honorary Member of the Gastroenterology Association of Guanajuato
  • 2006 President of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
  • 2008 Professor in the course in extreme bariatric of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
  • 2011-2013 Former President in National Meetings
  • 2015-2017 Former President of the Latin American Chapter of The International Federation of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders
  • Member of the International Federation of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders
  • Member of The Mexican Association of General Surgery
  • Member of The General Surgeons Association in Tijuana
  • Member of The Latin American Association of Endoscopic Surgery
  • Former Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • Member of The Latin-American Chapter of the International Federation of Obesity Surgery
  • Member of the Medical Association at the Hospital Angeles Tijuana
  • Member of the research and ethics committee of Hospital Angeles Tijuana
  • International Professor of bariatric surgery
  • Professor of the XI international congress of endoscopic surgery
  • Course Director of the single incision laparoscopic surgery
  • Course Director of obesity surgery and metabolic and minimally-invasive surgery at Hospital Angeles

Languages

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English

Publications

Best practice approach for redo-surgeries after sleeve gastrectomy, an expert's modified Delphi consensus.

March, 2023

Esofagectomía transhiatal laparoscópica

January, 2020

Úlcera gastroyeyunal perforada en paciente con derivación gastroyeyunal posterior a abdominoplastia en posquirúrgico inmediato. Un abordaje preservando lo estético

January, 2020

Location

P.º de los Héroes, 10999, 22010 Tijuana, Mexico

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and bariatric surgery .

What is the experience of the specialist?

Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala has been practicing for more than 46 years.

What do patients say about Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 14 feedbacks at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 96%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, metabolic, bariatric, obesity, laparoscopic.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr. Juan Antonio Lopez Corvala performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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