Antonio Cueva Chong, Cirujano general

Especialidad: Cirujano general
18 años de experiencia
Consultorio: México, Tijuana, Renew Bariatrics
- Double board-certified bariatric and general surgeon at the clinic in Tijuana, with more than 18 years of experience.
- Performs early gastric sleeve and gastric sleeve revision, including vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG).
- Understands bariatric care from the patient side—described as a “sleeve patient himself.”
- Taught surgery at the Autonomous University of Baja California.
Dr. Antonio Cueva Chong is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon at Renew Bariatrics. He was among the first to perform the gastric sleeve technique. Dr. Cueva Chong has undergone gastric sleeve surgery himself, using this personal experience to help patients through recovery. He is bilingual and performs primary and revision weight loss procedures.
- Holds certifications from the CMCOEM and CMCG medical boards.
- Was a surgery professor at the Autonomous University of Baja California.
- Trained under bariatric specialist Dr. Juan Lopez Corvala.
- Performs vertical sleeve gastrectomy and metabolic surgery.

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Formación académica

Dr. Antonio Cueva Chong is a double board-certified surgeon specializing in bariatric and general surgery in Tijuana. As an early adopter of the gastric sleeve, he has 15+ years of practice in weight loss procedures. He brings a unique perspective to surgical planning because he has undergone gastric sleeve surgery himself.

Surgical Specialization and Expertise

Dr. Cueva Chong performs metabolic and weight loss procedures using laparoscopic techniques. He completed his training under Dr. Juan López Corvalá. The doctor treats patients requiring primary weight loss and those needing corrective interventions.

Primary Procedures and Techniques

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Early gastric sleeve procedures
Gastric sleeve revision for secondary weight loss needs
Metabolic surgery

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Cueva Chong contributes to the medical community through both clinical practice and teaching. He served as a surgical instructor at the Autonomous University of Baja California. Furthermore, this academic experience helps him explain recovery processes to international patients in English and Spanish.

Experience and Education

Consultant Surgeon – Renew Bariatrics, Tijuana, Mexico
Faculty Member – Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico

Certifications and Memberships

Board Certified in Bariatric Surgery – Mexican Council of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (CMCOEM)
Board Certified in General Surgery – Mexican Association of General Surgery (CMCG)