Hello all...... I am sure this has been talked about a million times, but I am looking for information on VSG surgeons in Tijuana. I am considering going to have a gastric sleeve. I feel like I have searched thoroughly looking for a surgeon but all the information I can find seems to be the same. Does anyone happen to have information or recommendations for surgeons and facilities? I have been considering Dr. A , Dr. Valenzuela, Dr. Illan, or Dr. Corvala. I also want to be sure the facility they practice at is clean and up to date. I would appreciate any information anyone could offer. Thank you so much for your time!

Hi NippitKT,

Dr. Jalil Illan is a great option. He is accredited by ACS, IFSO, ASMB, and SRC has accredited him as a Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The hospital where he performs surgeries, Hospital BC, is also a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by SRC.

Very few hospitals and surgeons in the US have this accreditation and even less in Mexico.

Here are the links where you can verify the accreditations:

• ACS: https://www.facs.org/profile/56073599
• IFSO: https://www.ifso.com/selim-jalil-illan-fraijo-4443/
• ASMBS: https://asmbs.org/provider/jalil-illan-facs-e8YM/
• SRC: http://www.surgicalreview.org/find-a-provider/specialties/

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for the information!