Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez
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Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez

Tijuana

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About Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez

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Dr. Christian Rodríguez López’s practice describes laparoscopic, endoscopic, and revisional bariatric surgery in Tijuana. The published procedure list includes sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini bypass, duodenal switch, and revisions of previous weight-loss operations.

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Services described by the provider

Gastric sleeveGastric bypassMini bypassDuodenal switchRevision surgery

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Education & History

Dr. Rodriguez Lopez collaborates with experts in nutrition and psychology for bariatric patients. Dr. Viridiana de la Herran (Dr. Lopez’s wife), Dr. Rene Armenta Valenzuela (Dr. Lopez’s assistant surgeon), and Dr. Salvador Flores Castro are the members of his team. Dr. Viridiana de la Herran is a pulmonologist who will be treating COVID-19 patients during the 2020-2021 pandemic.

From 2002 to 2010, Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez studied general medicine at the Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana. Thereafter, he has been performing bariatric surgery since 2014. He is also a member of the transplant team at Torreón Coahuila’s medical unit of high speciality IMSS 71, as well as the Deputy Master of the General Surgery HGZ CMF IMSS 16 Residence.

Procedures Performed

Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez is a board-certified bariatric surgeon who excels at endoscopic, laparoscopic, and single-incision weight loss surgery. Prior to 2014, Dr. Lopez performs organ transplants and plastic surgeries. Since then, he has specialized in popular obesity-treatment procedures such as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve (VSG), Mini Gastric Bypass, as well as complex surgeries such as Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, Duodenal Switch (BDP-DS & SADI-S), and Revisional procedures to rescue previously failed and outdated bariatric surgeries.

Pricing

Rodriguez undertakes all substantial weight loss surgeries, with a focus on complex revision procedures. In high-BMI patients, Dr. Rodriguez Lopez is trained to perform procedures such as gastric sleeve for $4,700, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), gastric bypass for $6,300, gastric banding, gastric balloon, gastric mini-bypass, and duodenal switch for $7,300. Dr. Lopez is well-known for reviving failed surgeries like gastric sleeve revision, gastric band revision, open incision surgery, and gastric bypass reversal.

Reviews

Dr. Christian Rodriguez Lopez, known as the Super Surgeon of bariatric surgery, has obtained the highest level of knowledge, memberships, training, and certifications worldwide. Rodriguez has performed the most difficult procedures, ranging from rare to risky, so one can rest assured that if something goes wrong, he/she will be in the best possible hands. Rodriguez completes more duodenal switch surgeries than nearly all bariatric surgeons in the United States combined. His prominence in all weight loss procedures stems from the extra layer of safety and tranquility he provides to his patients. That’s why he has been rated 5 stars by his patients.

Contact

Address: Av. Salvador Novo 1060 Tijuana Baja California, Mexico 22320

Phone: +1 855 768 7247
Website: https://mexicobariatriccenter.com/dr-rodriguez-lopez

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  • Hospital Mi Doctor
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    The biography names Mi Doctor, but the linked program now lists Hospital Azar and a different current roster. Do not assume an active assignment.

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The biography names Mi Doctor, but the linked program now lists Hospital Azar and a different current roster. A current operating assignment was not established.

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Phone & location

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+1 855-768-7247

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ObesityHelpKylerDavidson — review of Dr. Christian Rodríguez López

The reviewer reports a positive experience but says the first meeting with the surgeon occurred after the operation. This is a historical account concerning surgery in April 2018.

Read the original source ↗Checked October 30, 2026
WupDocRebecca Short

The reviewer describes SADI-S with Dr. Christian Rodriguez, difficult early months, and helpful responses to nutrition questions during follow-up.

Read the original source ↗Checked October 30, 2026
Review published January 30, 2025

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