Dr. Mario Camelo – Leading Bariatric Surgeon in Tijuana
If you are looking for the best bariatric surgeon in Tijuana, the name that will outstand is the one of surgeon
Mario Camelo, specialist in laparoscopy and the digestive system.
Dr. Mario Camelo Ramos
Dr. Mario Camelo is a bariatric surgeon based in Tijuana, Mexico, known for his professional approach and commitment to the health and well-being of his patients. With extensive experience in the field, he offers a wide range of advanced weight loss surgery options, including gastric sleeve Tijuana, gastric bypass surgery, revision procedures, and the innovative single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS).
Dr. Camelo collaborates closely with the expert team at Bariatrics MX, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss surgery. This partnership allows for a comprehensive, personalized care plan that addresses the unique needs of each patient. The combined expertise of both Dr. Camelo and the Bariatrics MX team ensures optimal results, focusing not only on the effectiveness of the surgery but also on minimizing postoperative pain through small incision techniques, which accelerates recovery.
Each patient who consults with Dr. Mario Camelo undergoes a thorough evaluation to ensure that surgery is the right choice for their health and goals. Additionally, patients are provided with detailed guidance on the different available options and are asked to undergo preoperative assessments to ensure the best preparation and most satisfactory results in their weight loss journey.

Certifications
Professional Experience
- Family Practitioner
- Unidad De Medicina Familiar No. 1 – Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico 2004-2005
- General Surgeon
- HOSPITAL GENERAL REGIONAL No. 20 – Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 2010–Present
- A trusted, patient-focused and experienced doctor with a long history of serving patients by successfully diagnosing, treating, and also managing their illnesses.
- Exhaustive knowledge of surgical techniques.
- Familiarity with all kinds of general surgeries.
- Advanced Education
- Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy – Hospital Angeles Tijuana – Mexico 2011
- Advanced Laparoscopy – Hospital Angeles Tijuana, HGR 1 IMSS Tijuana 2009-2010
- Mini Fellowship in Lap Band 2008
- Hospital General Specialty – General Surgery – Culiacán, Sinaloa 2009
- Recent Educational and Membership Activities
- 2008 – Member of Curso de Apoyo Vital en Trauma – ATLS, Monterrey, NL
- 2008 – Participant in XIII Congreso Nacional De Cirugía Endoscópica
- 2008 – Diplomado en Cirugía Laparoscópica Avanzada
Medical Education
- Universidad Autónoma De Sinaloa (University Of Sinaloa) 1995-2000
- Facultad De Medicina - 1st Grade To 5th Grade – Culiacán Sinaloa, Mexico
- Internship Residency
- Hospital General Regional No. 1 - Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico 2000-2001
- Social Service/Community Service
- Cartas Culiacán S.A. De C.V. - Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico 2001-2002
- Residency
- 1st Grade - Hospital General De Cd. Juárez – Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 2005-2006
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade - Hospital General De Culiacán – Dr. Bernardo J. Castelan – Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico 2006-2009
As a senior resident in the hospital the doctor supervised medical students and interns in the surgery unit.
Trust Dr. Mario Camelo and the Bariatrics MX Team to Make Your Stay Comfortable and Secure.

Oasis of Hope Hospital
The Oasis of Hope Hospital is one of the most respectable private clinics in the city, with more than 60 years treating patients in Mexico, United States and the world, just a few feet away from the beach and the US-Mexico border.
Located in Playas de Tijuana, one of the most peaceful areas of the city where the average temperature is 68°F, you will be taken care of during your stay in the top-level facilities, certifications and by the best personnel.
Being overweight is a terrible disease that must be treated.
This crisis has created a whole generation of doctors highly specialized in single-incision weight loss surgery to treat this
ailment. Dr. Mario Camelo has stood out among them.







