Tijuana Bariatric Center lists Dr. Fernando García Govea among its bariatric surgeons. The practice discusses surgical care alongside meal planning, support, and follow-up. A surgeon biography describes medical education at Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo and general-surgery training in Tijuana.
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Dr. Fernando Garica is a highly regarded bariatric surgeon operating out of the practices of the “Tijuana Bariatrics” medical center in Tijuana, Mexico with over ten years of specialized medical experience in his chosen field. Dr. Fernando Garica received his medical education and degree from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mexico from 1994-1999. Dr. Fernando Garica completed his post-graduate internship at the Hospital General “Dr. Miguel Silva” SSM Morelia in the year 2000 in general surgery and went on to obtain specialized training in gastric and laparoscopic surgery. In particular, Dr. Fernando Garcia completed a Mini-fellowship in Gastric Sleeve Placement in 2010 at the Hospital Angeles de Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico and went on to complete many post-graduate courses in such critical topics as Gastric Bypass, Colectomy, Mechanical Stapling, Endoscopic Surgery, the treatment of Inguinal Hernias and Obesity intervention studies. In addition to Dr. Garcia’s extensive educational background, he has been invited to speak at numerous international medical conferences and has been published in a medical journal. Dr. Fernando Garcia is currently on staff as a general surgeon at the Hospital San Luís Rey in Tijuana, Mexico as well as a bariatric specialist at the “Tijuana Bariatrics” medical center. Some of the procedures offered by Dr. Fernando Garica include Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass, Gastric Lap-Band, Revision and Gastric Sleeve surgery. Former patients can testify to their successful outcomes at the hands of Dr. Garcia and his compassionate team and “Tijuana Bariatrics” surgical center is also dedicated to providing their clients with the emotional support that is takes to begin such a momentous weight loss journey as well as state of the art operating, surgical and recovery facilities. If you are seeking a passionate and experienced medical professional to lead you to a lighter and healthier life, Dr. Fernando Garcia is well qualified to do so.
Diego Rivera 2386, Suite 501, Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, B.C. 22660, MexicoPublished contact source ↗ · Checked 2026-10-30
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Dr. Fernando Garica is a highly regarded bariatric surgeon operating out of the practices of the “Tijuana Bariatrics” medical center in Tijuana, Mexico with over ten years of specialized medical experience in his chosen field. Dr. Fernando Garica received his medical education and degree from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Morelia, Mexico from 1994-1999. Dr. Fernando Garica completed his post-graduate internship at the Hospital General “Dr. Miguel Silva” SSM Morelia in the year 2000 in general surgery and went on to obtain specialized training in gastric and laparoscopic surgery. In particular, Dr. Fernando Garcia completed a Mini-fellowship in Gastric Sleeve Placement in 2010 at the Hospital Angeles de Tijuana in Tijuana, Mexico and went on to complete many post-graduate courses in such critical topics as Gastric Bypass, Colectomy, Mechanical Stapling, Endoscopic Surgery, the treatment of Inguinal Hernias and Obesity intervention studies. In addition to Dr. Garcia’s extensive educational background, he has been invited to speak at numerous international medical conferences and has been published in a medical journal. Dr. Fernando Garcia is currently on staff as a general surgeon at the Hospital San Luís Rey in Tijuana, Mexico as well as a bariatric specialist at the “Tijuana Bariatrics” medical center. Some of the procedures offered by Dr. Fernando Garica include Gastric Bypass, Mini Gastric Bypass, Gastric Lap-Band, Revision and Gastric Sleeve surgery. Former patients can testify to their successful outcomes at the hands of Dr. Garcia and his compassionate team and “Tijuana Bariatrics” surgical center is also dedicated to providing their clients with the emotional support that is takes to begin such a momentous weight loss journey as well as state of the art operating, surgical and recovery facilities. If you are seeking a passionate and experienced medical professional to lead you to a lighter and healthier life, Dr. Fernando Garcia is well qualified to do so.
