One of his main research interests is the relationship between the gut microbiome and weight loss, as well as its role in inflammation and cancer. Dr. Mier is committed to giving personalized attention to patients and enjoys helping patients become aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

He completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. After completing his training, he followed his passion for minimally invasive advanced GI and bariatric surgery and completed a fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. He is an active member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and The Society of Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT).

Education:

Medical School
Doctor of Medicine
Universidad Anahuac, School of Medicine
Mexico City, CMX 2008

Residency
General Surgery
University of Washington Seattle, WA 2012

General Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR 2015

Fellowship

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR 2016

Internship
General Surgery
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 2011

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery