Francisco Gonzalez, M.D. Chief Bariatric Surgeon
Doctor Gonzalez is a Board Certified medical doctor in Mexico. He is a renowned expert in minimally invasive weight reduction surgery.
Doctor Gonzalez has been performing obesity reduction surgery for more than 15 years with great success. He is one of the first surgeons certified by INAMED, the provider of the only LapBand approved in the U.S. by the FDA.
With over 2,500 Lap Band placement procedures, Dr. Gonzalez is among the world's most experienced surgeons in this field.

"It gives me great satisfaction to have helped so many people in their effort to regain their health, happiness an in many cases their self esteem."

Angel Valenzuela, M.D. Clinical Management
"The work that we do on a daily basis helping so many patients obtain the tool that will in many cases restore their health, bring happiness and an overall transformation inside and out is extremely satisfying. It has been a great experience and I have made many friends. I am here for you when you have any questions relating to medical issues before and after surgery. If any of our patients has a doubt or a concern, we are available 24/7, either by phone or email, our response time is usually less than one hour, always."

Isidro Vera, M.D. Bariatric Surgeon
"I have been working with the Gonzalez surgical team for over five years now and am very proud to say that it has been a life changing experience for me. I have learned a great deal from Dr. Gonzalez and can say that few surgeons have such an excellent track record. Please read our patients' testimonials so that you too can get an idea of what our work is all about."

Laura Martin del Campo, Patient Coordinator
"Most of our patients have their first contact with our team through me. I provide all the basic information about lap band surgery, scheduling and overall patient satisfaction. I am very happy doing what I do and it truly gives me great pleasure to serve each and every one of you. Most of the time when you dial our toll free number it will be me who will answer the phone. No machines, no automated answering service. If you have any questions, any time, call me. Our patients know that everyone in our surgical and medical team can be easily reached during normal hours, before and after surgery, whatever you need, whenever you need it, it is my job to make sure you are taken care of, that our service is prompt, courteous and with the quality that you deserve."

Arturo Castaneda, M.D. Anethesiologist
"I have been working alongside Dr.Gonzalez for almost ten years now and have been witness to his always increasing level of expertise. Dr. Gonzalez is a very likeable individual, and inside the O.R. he is the most professional surgeon I have worked with. I provide anesthesia for our patients and I am pleased to see them come back to thank him and our team for the success they have achieved with the Lap Band."

Carmen Ochoa, R.N., Head Surgical Nurse
" Working with Dr. Gonzalez and his team is a very fulfilling job. It is a relaxed and stress free environment. I acompany our patients from their room to the OR. I am with every patient before, during and after surgery and I take great care to make sure that every patient is treated as our top priority. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your weight loss endeavor!"