Dr. Azucena Rodriguez Pereyra is a premier, board-certified bariatric and endoscopic surgeon practicing in Mexico. A graduate of the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Dr. Azucena has built a reputation for blending surgical precision with cutting-edge, non-surgical weight loss innovations. She is highly sought after by international patients for her ability to deliver transformative, minimally invasive results without the recovery times associated with traditional surgery.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Azucena Rodriguez’s extensive background spans multiple countries and specialized fellowships, making her a global talent in metabolic medicine. After wrapping up her General Surgery residency at UNAM, she pursued advanced training across Latin America to master the latest techniques in digestive health and weight loss.
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Specialized Fellowships:
- Advanced Endoscopy (General Hospital of Sonora)
- Bariatric Endoscopy (Brazil)
Advanced Postgraduate Training:
- Hernia Surgery (University of Monterrey – UDEM)
- Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery (FENG)
Language Fluency: Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Plastic Surgical Procedures
As a pioneer in incisionless weight loss surgery, Dr. Azucena specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures that require zero external cuts, drastically reducing downtime for traveling patients. Her dual expertise in both therapeutic endoscopy and complex gastrointestinal surgeries allows her to treat intricate conditions of the bile ducts, liver, and pancreas with maximum precision and minimal patient discomfort.
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- 6-Month & 12-Month Intragastric Balloons
- Endoscopic Re-Sleeve
- Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORE) for gastric bypass revisions
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve / VSG)
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Therapeutic Endoscopy & ERCP
Certifications and Awards
Patient safety and ethical care are the cornerstones of Dr. Azucena Rodriguez’s practice. She holds an active board certification from the Mexican Board of General Surgery, ensuring her practice aligns with stringent international safety benchmarks. By merging diagnostic accuracy with state-of-the-art therapeutic tools, she offers overseas patients a comprehensive, holistic approach to long-term wellness.
- Certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery
- ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery)
- AMH (Mexican Hernia Association)
- CMCER (Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery)
