Dr. Jorge Maytorena

About Dr. Jorge Maytorena

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Dr. Jorge Maytorena’s practice describes bariatric surgery in Tijuana and Mexicali. Its published procedure list includes gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, mini bypass, and revision surgery.

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Gastric sleeveGastric bypassMini bypassRevision surgery

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Dr. Jorge Maytorena is a laparoscopic bariatric surgeon operating out of Tijuana, Mexico who has over ten years of medical experience and has performed over 6,500 surgeries according to his website.

Dr. Jorge Maytorena Surgery Certification

Dr. Jorge Maytorena received his medical degree and was educated at the UABC Faculty Medicine at Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Following graduation, Dr. Jorge Maytorena participated in an internship at the IMSS Specialty Hospital #30, Mexicali, B.C., Mexico and went on to complete a four-year residency in general surgery at the UNAM for General Surgery at the General Hospital at Hermosillo, Sonora.

Dr. Jorge Maytorea

Dr. Jorge Maytorena was also privileged to complete a key Fellowship in Gastric Banding managed by the Inamed Lap Band brand and he furthered his expertise in weight loss surgery procedures by studying Advanced Laparoscopic procedures at the Mexican Society of Endoscopic Surgery at Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico and received Sleeve Gastrectomy Training at the College of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery.

Dr. Jorge Maytorena is a certified trauma surgeon as well which gives him a unique perspective in dealing with any abdominal emergencies or surgical complications. The Surgeries that Dr. Jorge Maytorena specializes in and is qualified to perform include Gastric Band, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Mini-Gastric Bypass. And Revision Surgeries to Conversion.

Dr. Jorge Maytorena is a member of the prestigious College of General Surgeons at Mexicali, B.C. Dr. Jorge Maytorena also has international experience with one of Brazil’s most renowned hospitals and doctors, working under Dr. Ricardo Cohen to study Gastric Bypass procedural techniques at the San Camilo Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Reviews of Dr. Jorge Maytorena

Dr. Jorge Maytorena’s impressive experience and education, his patients say it best when summarizing his expertise: “I am thrilled with my decision to use Dr. Maytorena…he’ll take great care of you.”

Costs

Dr. Jorge Maytorena’s pricing start at $3,899 USD for gastric sleeve procedure. There is an extra medicine FEE of $150 USD.

Contact

Website: http://longtermvsg.com/teams/dr-jorge-maytorena

Phone: (888) 349-4769

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Phone & location

Dr. Maytorena — appointments

+1 619-759-1331

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Patient reviews

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4.0★★★★1 rated reviews

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JeannyAugust 20, 2021

★★★★ On-site submission

My surgery was on July 23, I have only lost 7 pounds and I have not felt well at all. I call and nobody answers what an incredible service if that is the professionals I expect from others, thanks for being so attentive, but I do not recommend them. - Editor: Translated from Spanish

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WupDocNicole Penney

The reviewer describes choosing Dr. Maytorena after delays at home, and praises clear answers and reassuring communication with Long Term.

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Review published September 16, 2023

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