Lap Band surgery by Dr. Kuri – affordable weight loss surgery in Mexico

Dr. Jorge Leo Peterson, Internist


With over 31 years of experience, Dr. Peterson handles all pre operative testing and examinations clearing Dr. Kuri's patients for surgery.

Education

  • Tijuana Medicine School, Baja California Autonomus University (Escuela de Medicina de Tijuana, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California) 1976-1982
  • Residency in Internal Medicine from 1983 to 1987, Hospital General de Tijuana and Hospital Central del Estado de Chihuahua
  • Resident in chief from March 1985 to February 1986
  • Board certified and recertified in Internal Medicine (Consejo Mexicano de Medicina Interna)

Memberships

  • Member of the Internal Medicine Association of Mexico
  • Member of the Tijuana Medical College
  • Member of the Tijuana Internal Medicine College
  • Assistant Physician in Internal Medicine to the Baja California state services hospital in Tijuana (ISSSTECALI) from 1987 to date

Professional Work Experience

  • Assistant physician and interconsultant in Internal Medicine (privileges) to different private Hospitals in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico since 1987
  • Private practice in Tijuana since 1987