• Highly accomplished bariatric surgeon at CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care, Chattanooga, TN.
• Born April 19, 1965; earned MD with Summa Cum Laude honors from I.T.E.S.M., Monterrey, Mexico, in 1990.
• Completed Research Fellowship in Experimental Surgery at Instituto Nacional de la Nutricion “Salvador Zubiran,” Mexico City, and General Surgery Residency at East Tennessee State University.
• Held key roles in private practice and academia, including Associate Professor of Surgery and Medical Director for Bariatric Surgery.
• Active in professional organizations: President of ASMBS, IFSO North America Chapter (2021-2024).
• Extensive research and editorial contributions; recognized with ASMBS Foundation’s 2018 Master Educator Award and CHI Memorial St. Luke’s Healer’s Heart Award.
• Consultant to medical companies; holds certifications from American Board of Obesity Medicine and American Board of Surgery – Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Focused Practice.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; known for advancing bariatric and metabolic surgery and improving patient care.