Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Ortiz in Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, Baja California 22010

Name: Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS
Last name: Ortiz
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1997
Years experience: 26
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon

Website: https://obesitycontrolcenter.com/

Business: Obesity Control Center
Address: Paseo de los Héroes 9111 #100
City: Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana
State: Baja California
Zip Code: 22010
Country: MX
Statement: Pioneered weight loss surgery, trained the first US and Canadians in bariatrics. We wrote the book on safe compassionate bariatric surgery and defined the highest standards in safety and proven results. Our track record is one of the oldest in the industry and it speaks for itself.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Free Virtual Consultation when you mention RealSelf.
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Free Virtual Consultation
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: – Free Virtual Consultation- Contact the patient coordinators for details
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Obesity Control Center an International Center of Excellence / The Ariel Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Preparatoria Federal Lazaro Cardenas, BC, México, 1985
  • Medical: MD, Autonomous University of Baja California, México, 1992
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residency: General Surgery, CMNNo, IMSS, Sonora, México
GPS coordinates on map: 32.5303629,-117.0261716

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Mexico
Country: MX
Map point: 23.6345,-102.55300140381
Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+ArielOrtizMD_FACS/about
Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band
  • Obalon Intragastric Balloon
  • Orbera Gastric Balloon
  • Ozempic for Weight Loss
  • Panniculectomy

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Joint Commission International Certified Hospital
  • Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Review Corporation USA, Accredited
  • Consejo de Salubridad General Certified
Rating: 4.8
Profile views: 38397
Answer count: 395
Review count: 112
1 star count: 3
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 80
Total star count: 84
Star rating: 4.5839948227646
Lead count last three months: 6
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Jan 24, 2013
Profile modified: Aug 21, 2023
Profile photo modified: Aug 21, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 16, 2021
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Mexico, MX. GPS coordinates: 23.6345,-102.55300140381

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Sleeve Gastrectomy Prices

  • $6500 – May 24, 2018 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Jun 2023 – Obesity control center, Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Oct 25, 2018
  • $7000 – Jun 1, 2023
  • $7000 – Jun 1, 2023
  • $6500 – May 2, 2023
  • $6500 – May 2, 2023
  • $6500 – May 2, 2023
  • $6500 – Dec 9, 2022
  • $6500 – Dec 9, 2022
  • $6500 – Dec 9, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 29, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 29, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 29, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 2, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 2, 2022
  • $6500 – Aug 2, 2022
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $4600 – Jul 2022 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $3599 – Jan 30, 2017 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Apr 5, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Dec 16, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $7000 – Jan 30, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Jun 15, 2021
  • $7000 – Nov 1, 2019
  • $7000 – Nov 1, 2019
  • $6500 – Jun 15, 2021
  • $6500 – Mar 9, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $4000 – Jun 2020
  • $4000 – Apr 2020
  • $4000 – Apr 2020
  • $6200 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $6500 – Aug 21, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Oct 19, 2015 – Dallas, TX
  • $6200 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $28000 – Apr 2019
  • $28000 – Apr 2019
  • $28000 – Apr 2019
  • $28000 – Apr 2019
  • $6500 – Feb 28, 2019
  • $6500 – Feb 28, 2019
  • $6500 – Feb 28, 2019
  • $6500 – Oct 25, 2018
  • $6200 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $6200 – Sep 27, 2018
  • $5678 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – May 24, 2018 – Tijuana, MX
  • $5678 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – May 24, 2018 – Tijuana, MX
  • $8494 – Oct 2018 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Jul 5, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – May 24, 2018 – Tijuana, MX
  • $5678 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6101 – Apr 25, 2018 – Mexico, MX
  • $6101 – Apr 25, 2018 – Mexico, MX
  • $7600 – Sep 22, 2017
  • $6500 – Jan 21, 2014 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Aug 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $7600 – Sep 22, 2017
  • $8000 – Jul 27, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Jul 22, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Nov 30, -0001
  • $6999 – Sep 23, 2013 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Tijuana , Mexico
  • $3599 – Jan 30, 2017 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Jan 30, 2017 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6700 – Mar 21, 2017
  • $6700 – Mar 21, 2017
  • $6500 – Aug 21, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Jan 30, 2017 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Jan 30, 2017 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Aug 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $10000 – Jul 27, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Jul 2016 – Obesity control center, Mexico, MO
  • $10000 – Jul 27, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico, MO
  • $10000 – Jul 27, 2016 – TIJUANA MEXICO
  • $6500 – Jul 22, 2016 – Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Jun 2016 – Obesity control center, Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Jul 5, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Jul 22, 2016 – Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Tijuana, MXN
  • $6500 – Feb 23, 2016 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Aug 20, 2015 – Mexico
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Sep 17, 2013 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $8000 – Jan 4, 2016 – Tijuana
  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Aug 15, 2013 – Mexico, Tijauana
  • $6500 – Aug 15, 2013 – Mexico, Tijauana
  • $6500 – Aug 15, 2013 – Mexico, Tijauana
  • $6500 – Jan 10, 2014 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Dec 16, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Dec 16, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Dec 16, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $7000 – Dec 11, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Oct 19, 2015 – Dallas, TX
  • $4600 – Nov 19, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $4600 – Nov 19, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $4600 – Nov 19, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Oct 19, 2015 – Dallas, TX
  • $6500 – Oct 19, 2015 – Dallas, TX
  • $6500 – Aug 21, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Oct 19, 2015 – Dallas, TX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Aug 21, 2015 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Aug 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Jul 22, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Jul 22, 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $4600 – Jul 2015 – Tijuana, Mexico
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – May 2015 – Obesity Control Center, Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Dec 18, 2014 – Tijuana Mexico
  • $6500 – Jan 21, 2014 – Tijuana, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Mar 11, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $5000 – Feb 11, 2011 – Mexico
  • $5000 – Feb 11, 2011 – Mexico
  • $10500 – Apr 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $10500 – Apr 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – Jan 30, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Tijuana , Mexico
  • $6500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Tijuana , Mexico
  • $10500 – Apr 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $10500 – Apr 20, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $7000 – Jan 2015 – Obesity Control Center, Tijuana Mexico
  • $7000 – Jan 2015 – Obesity Control Center, Tijuana Mexico
  • $7000 – Jan 30, 2015 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Tijuana, MXN
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Tijuana, MXN
  • $6500 – Jan 21, 2014 – Tijuana, MX
  • $7000 – Sep 23, 2013 – Mexico, MX
  • $8495 – Feb 2013 – Mexico, MX
  • $8495 – Feb 2013 – Mexico

Other Prices

  • $5000 – Feb 11, 2011 – Mexico
  • $5000 – Feb 11, 2011 – Mexico

Gastric Bypass Prices

  • $7100 – Jun 28, 2019
  • $7100 – Jun 28, 2019
  • $7100 – Jun 28, 2019
  • $7100 – Jun 28, 2019
  • $6101 – Apr 25, 2018 – Mexico, MX
  • $5000 – Dec 29, 2014 – Mexico
  • $5000 – Dec 29, 2014 – Mexico
  • $5000 – Dec 29, 2014 – Mexico

Lap Band Prices

  • $6800 – Sep 16, 2009 – Mexico, MX

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $2937 – Apr 20, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $6500 – Jun 2016 – Obesity control center, Mexico, MO
  • $6500 – Jun 2016 – Obesity control center
  • $4269 – Apr 20, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $3000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Mexico, MX
  • $3000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Zona Rio, Mexico

Butt Lift Prices

  • $100000 – Jul 9, 2016 – Tijuana.
  • $100000 – Jul 9, 2016 – Tijuana.
  • $100000 – Jul 9, 2016 – Tijuana.

Weight Loss Prices

  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Tijuana, MXN
  • $6500 – Nov 25, 2013 – Tijuana, MXN

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Obesity Control Center, https://obesitycontrolcenter.com/
Address
P.º de los Héroes 9111 #100, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana, Tijuana, Baja California, MX, 22010 (GPS coordinates: 32.5303629,-117.0261716)
Phone
+528668938005
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Jan 14, 2019 / Jul 5, 2022
Name & Website
The Ariel Center – Tijuana, https://thearielcenter.com/
Address
Paseo de los Heroes 9111No. 100, Zona Urbana Rio, Tijuana, Baja California, MX, 22010 (GPS coordinates: 32.5303629,-117.0261716)
Phone
+528669361786
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jan 12, 2022 / Oct 5, 2022

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Free Virtual Consultation
Jul 31, 2015 /
May 17, 2033
– Free Virtual Consultation- Contact the patient coordinators for details
consultation

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Mildly obese, losing weight. Should I get a Sleeve gastronomy?
Candidate for surgery
Jun 9, 2021
Hi there, I'm glad that you are working on your weight loss already! I strongly recommend tracking your body fat percentage, since it's the most accurate way in knowing your weight loss progress. If you exercise, you can lose fat and build muscle (which is good! muscle occupies less space and helps burn more fat!), so your scale can feel paused at some weight, but if your fat is going down, it means you are doing good! The second recommendation is to contact a good nutritionist and to...
Am I too fat for my age and height?
Candidate for surgery
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there, at 110 Kgs. and 1.75 m your BMI is 35.9 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class II, and your ideal weight will be around 65-76.5 Kgs making you a great candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and there are a lot of them, like Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying...
Can you explain the effect of bariatric surgery on body fat composition over time?
Body Fat Percentaje
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there! I'm so glad that you have been maintaining your great results since you had your surgery, congrats! And yes, you are right, your body fat percentage can be directly affected by the excess skin, but it all depends on the amount of loose skin you have. Reason why I suggest you have a consult with a certified Plastic Surgeon, so they can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying medical conditions, and your goals. I hope you...
I had a tummy tuck already. Is it safe to have a gastric bypass?
Tummy Tuck before Gastric Bypass
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there, sure! You can definitely get your Gastric Bypass after you had a Tummy Tuck that long ago. I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can discuss all of your different options. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great! - A.L
Can you have lipo and gastric bypass done at the same time?
Gastric Bypass and BBL
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there, I would not recommend having both surgeries at the same time, since after your bypass you will start losing a lot of fat, and this will directly affect your BBL, making you more susceptible to losing all of its benefits in a short time. So I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon and wait at least 6-12 months after your Bypass to start doing any plastic surgery procedures. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great!- A.L
Would I qualify for gastric bypass surgery if I am 21, 209 pounds and 5'5?
Candidate for surgery
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there, you are a good candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and I know there are a lot of them, like Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying medical conditions, and your goals. In your case, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you...
I am 5'3" and weigh about 375 lbs. Am I too far gone?
Candidate for surgery
Jun 1, 2021
Hi there, you could be a candidate for a bariatric procedure. Explore your options between the common Bariatric procedures, like a Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your medical history, and your goals. I would recommend having a good preop nutritional plan since this will help you get into...

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