EDUCATION:

Medical School
Universidiad Francisco Marroquin Faculty of Medicine
2001

Internship
Berkshire Medical Center
2004-2005

General Surgery Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2005-2009

Minimally Invasive and Weight Loss Surgery Fellowship
Tampa General Hospital
2009-2010

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

OH State Medical License (2005-2011)
AZ State Medical License (2010-2014)
FL State Medical License (2013-2026)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
American College of Surgeon
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Florida Chapter, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders 
International Bariatric Club

AWARDS/HONORS:

Healthgrades Honor Roll
America’s Top Surgeon
Cleveland Clinic, Ohio: Promoted from 1st year preliminary resident to third year categorical resident
Francisco Marroquin University School of Medicine: ranked number one in the graduating class
BE-SAFE (Bariatric Endoscopy Skill Acquisition Focused Examination) Certification
Diplomate American Board of Surgery – Focused Practice Designation in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Patient’s choice award (www.vitals.com)