René Armenta Valenzuela

Spécialisation: Gastrointestinal surgeon
Espace de travail: Mexique, Tijuana, Renew Bariatrics
- Double board-certified bariatric and general surgeon at the clinic in Tijuana, with 10+ years of bariatric experience.
- Has performed 3,000+ weight loss surgeries for patients from the US and Canada.
- Trained in advanced endoscopy with the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery (AMCE).
- Former chief of surgery at the Mexican Red Cross in Tijuana.
- Laparoscopic, minimally invasive bariatric surgery specialist.
Dr. Rene Armenta Valenzuela has performed over 3,000 weight loss surgeries at Renew Bariatrics in Tijuana. He is board-certified in both bariatric and general surgery. Dr. Armenta performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures for international patients and is a member of the Mexican College for Obese and Metabolic Diseases.
- Holds bariatric surgery certification from the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
- Completed endoscopy training with the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
- Former chief of surgery at the Mexican Red Cross in Tijuana.
- Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and complex bariatric revision surgeries.

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Qualifications

Dr. René Armenta Valenzuela is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures. He has performed over 3,000 weight loss surgeries for international patients. Dr. Armenta Valenzuela previously served as the chief of surgery at the Mexican Red Cross in Tijuana.

Bariatric Specialization and Surgical Methods

Dr. Armenta Valenzuela uses minimally invasive, laparoscopic techniques to reduce patient recovery time. He manages weight loss through several surgical options. Additionally, the specialist performs diagnostic procedures to identify gastrointestinal issues.

Gastric sleeve (vertical sleeve gastrectomy)
Gastric bypass
Gastric sleeve revision
Laparoscopic surgery – a technique using small incisions and cameras to minimize scarring
Colonoscopy

The doctor completed advanced training in endoscopy at the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery. This skill allows Dr. Armenta Valenzuela to perform internal examinations and interventions without large incisions. He also treats many patients traveling from the United States and Canada.

Work Experience

Bariatric Surgeon – Renew Bariatrics, Tijuana, Mexico
Chief of Surgery – Mexican Red Cross, Tijuana
General Surgeon – IMSS and state hospitals in Baja California and Chihuahua

Professional Certifications and Memberships

Dr. Armenta Valenzuela holds dual certifications in general and metabolic surgery. His bariatric certification remains active through 2030. Furthermore, he is a member of national surgical organizations.

Mexican Council of General Surgery (CMCG) – Bariatric Surgery Certification
Mexican Council of General Surgery (CMCG) – General Surgery Certification
Mexican College for Obese and Metabolic Diseases (CMCOEM) – Member
Professional License Number: 6310637
Specialty License Number: 9466177

Advanced Training and Education

Dr. Armenta Valenzuela participates in international medical forums to update his surgical protocols. He finished specialized endoscopy training in 2018. The surgeon was also an early adopter of mini gastric bypass techniques in Mexico.

2016 – First Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB/OAGB) Course, CMCOEM
2017 – XIX International Congress of the Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Disease Surgery
2018 – XX International Congress of the Mexican College of Obesity and Metabolic Disease Surgery
2018 – Advanced Endoscopy Training, Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery