Francisco Zavalza, Bariatric Surgeon

“Francisco Zavalza decided to become a surgeon because Francisco Zavalza love surgery“, – said Dr. Francisco Zavalza when Francisco Zavalza and team asked him about one of the most important decisions in his life. “Surgery gives more opportunities to resolve health problems permanently. Bariatric surgery in particular is a very effective tool to solve weight loss problems. And it is not simply an aesthetic issue. Obesity is a leading cause of preventable diseases and death in North America. In recent years, the number of overweight people (with Body Mass Index of 30 and more) in developed countries has increased significantly. As a matter of fact the World Health Organization (WHO) has called obesity an epidemic. In the United States, for example, over 65% of the adult population is overweight. In Canada, about 40% to 60% of adults have a weight problem. And for me, as a bariatric surgeon, helping people to get healthy, change their lives, see that happy sparkle in their eyes – is the greatest reward! “, – says Dr. Zavalza.