Dr. Gilberto Ungson, MD

Name: Gilberto Ungson, MD
Last name: Ungson
Gender: male
Primary Specialty: Bariatric Surgeon
Business: Mexicali Bariatric Center
Address: Madero 1119-2
Address suite: Colonia Nueva
City: Mexicali
Zip Code: 21100
Country: MX
Statement: Dr. Gilberto Ungson is the lead bariatric surgeon at the Mexicali Bariatric Center, located in Mexicali, Mexico. He is widely sought out across the globe by patients seeking weight loss surgery because of his depth of experience and precision surgical skills.

Dr. Ungson received his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara before completing a residency at IMSS in Guadalajara Jalisco, followed by a fellowship in Endoscopy of the Superior Digestive Tract at the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INCAN). He is recognized worldwide for his focus on complex bariatric surgery revisions and Duodenal Switch surgeries.

Dr. Ungson has performed more than 10,000 laparoscopic surgical procedures, with half of them being bariatric procedures and more than 1,000 of them being revisions of patients’ previous bariatric surgeries. He performs all surgeries at the state-of-the-art CIMA Hermosillo Hospital, where Dr. Ungson and his staff pride themselves on giving patients first-class medical care, including arranging travel and proper surgical aftercare for patients visiting from outside of Mexico.

Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Hospital Mi Doctor
Postdoc Training: 
  • Membership: Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases AC
GPS coordinates on map: 32.6658637,-115.4752295

Gilberto Ungson, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Mexicali
State: 02
Country: MX
Map point: 32.5804,-115.5848
Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 1371
Answer count: 9
Review count: 15
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Profile created: Oct 12, 2018
Profile modified: Apr 2, 2023
Profile photo modified: Jul 14, 2023
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Bariatric Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 20, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Mexicali, 02, MX. GPS coordinates: 32.5804,-115.5848

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jun 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Mar 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Duodenal Switch Prices

  • $10000 – Dec 28, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $10000 – Dec 28, 2018 – Mexicali

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Looking into sleeve to duodenal switch procedure, any advice or anything I should look for during m
DS after 5 year Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Jun 21, 2019
Hello!
The DS is a very good option after a gastric sleeve. If you only have the DS portion done the weight loss will be slower, the restrictive part of the sleeve is what helps you lose weight faster. Some patients have the sleeve redon at the same time of converting to a DS.
In your case you need to consider the hearturn you mention. Consult with your dr to see if the DS is the best option for you. You may have a hiatal hernia that needs to be repaired to fix the heartburn,…
Is ok to have the ds 4 years later after the gastric sleeve?
DS after a 4 year old Sleeve
Apr 10, 2019
Hello,
Yes! It is perfectly adequate to consider a revision from the sleeve to a DS 4 years out if you did not lose enough weight and/or are regaining. Your surgeon may decide to redo your sleeve too. We perform a barium swallow x ray to check the sleeve as part of the pre op tests and decide if a resleeve is needed to optimize results.
Unsuccessful sleeve not once but twice!
Unsuccessful Sleeve Twice_ Revision to DS?
Apr 10, 2019
Hi !
Although the sleeve is a very successful surgery , some patients do not do well with restrictive procedures like the sleeve. You may need a malabsorbic surgery like a Duodenal Switch of a Gastric Bypass to help you lose the weight you still need to lose and to keep it off long term.
You already have the first part of the DS done so the natural revision would be the DS vs a bypass. Your surgeon may decide to redo the sleeve at the same time depending on what size your…
I have developed GERD after getting the gastric sleeve. Should I get a bypass to resolve the GERD?
Gastric Bypass surgery after a Gastric Sleeve due to GERD
Mar 30, 2019
Hello!
The gastric bypass is the surgery we recommend for sleeve patients who do not have hernia and have not been able to control GERD with medication.
Considering another procedure may not appear to be the optimal situation but GERD can cause serious problems long term if not treated.
I would recommend consulting with a bariatric surgeon to explore your options.
Will I be able to drink more water as time progresses?
Drinking Water after Gastric Sleeve
Mar 30, 2019
Hello!
Yes, you will ! This stage of just sipping will pass soon as you recover for surgery and the swelling goes down. This is the same for all weight loss surgeries by the way, not only the sleeve. Duodenal Switch and Gastric Bypass patients need to take sips throughout the day initially to keep hydrated.
You will always drink smaller amounts and at a slower pace compared to how you drank before surgery. Resist the urge to drink as you…
Why Isn’t the Duodenal Switch More Popular?
Why Isn’t the Duodenal Switch More Popular?
Mar 26, 2019
Hello!
The Duodenal Switch is a more complex surgery which requires that surgeons be trained and specialized in this specific procedure. If a surgeon is not skilled at this surgery or does not perform it frequently he / her may not recommend it to his/her patients.
The Duodenal Switch is a very effective surgery but you need to have it done by a surgeon who has ample experience and performs it frequently to reduce your surgery risks and optimize your results…
Do Surgeons Still Offer Duodenal Switch?
Do Surgeons still Offer Duodenal Switch? Yes!!!
Mar 26, 2019
Hi There!
Yes it is still offered, in fact its popularity has greatly increased over the years. In our practice over 30% of patients get the Duodenal Switch either as a first time surgery or as a 2nd step after a failed gastric sleeve or a gastric sleeve with limited results.
The Duodenal Switch is the weight loss surgery with the best long term results not only for weight loss but also for resolving most of…

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/26/2023