Pedro Kuri, MD

A pioneer of the Lap-Band System ® and Gastric Sleeve Surgery in Mexico, Dr Kuri has performed over 6,000 procedures in the last 25 years as a respected specialist in bariatric surgery.

Having one of the warmest bedside manners of any surgeon, Dr. Kuri is widely known for the loving care he provides his patients. He believes in his patients, and is dedicated to their success.

Surgical Experience

  • Specialized in Surgery at National Medical Center, Mexico City in 1981

  • General Surgeon at Tijuana Baja California Hospital No.20 | 1981-1984

  • Chairman of Surgery at Tijuana General Hospital |1982-1991

  • Chairman of the Division of Surgery Tijuana General Hospital | 1986-1992

  • Laparoscopic Surgeon specializing in the Lap-Band procedure | 1998 – Present

  • Gastric Sleeve Surgeon | 2012 to Present

Education and Training

  • Graduate of National University of Mexico School of Medicine | 1970 – 1975

  • Introduction to Medical Specialty Hospital No.25 Social Security Mexican Institute | 1977-1978

  • Board Certified as a General Surgeon | 1975

  • Residency in General Surgery at the General Hospital National Medical Center Mexico City | 1978-1981

  • Trained in BioEnterics Lap-Band Procedure by Dr. Mitiku Belachew and Dr. Armando Castillo | 1998

Teaching

  • Senior Professor at University of Baja California University School of Medicine | 1983-2000

  • Sinodal of final examination for the School of Medicine Baja California University | 1983-2000

  • Professor of Post Graduate Surgery Specialty Tijuana General Hospital | 1986-1992

Dr. Kuri speaks about Lap-Band® Surgery

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