Our Team
Our clinic is accredited as an International Center of Excellence for Obesity by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).
An Accomplished Bariatric Surgeon and Her Surgical Team
Professional license 5777148, Autonomous University of Baja California
With an impressive background in the field of medicine, Dr. Pompa González is not only a brilliant surgeon, she is a compassionate human being, with a highly professional practice and a strong sense of philanthropy, not surprisingly recognized as one of the most outstanding women of her region.
Dr. Pompa graduated at the top of her class from the Autonomous University of Baja California Medical School, earning the prestigious Merit Award for academic excellence. She later competed for a spot as a surgical resident among thousands of other applicants, obtaining the highest score in the National Surgical Residency Exam.
Her natural surgical skills and brilliant academic performance were quickly noted during her Surgery Residency at Tijuana’s General Hospital in Mexico, earning her the appointment of Chief of Surgery at a young age. As a resident, she became the first woman ever to be appointed Chief of Residents of the General Hospital.
Known for her extensive preparation in the surgical field
She then had the opportunity to train at the world renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as a visiting resident, perfecting new and advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgical techniques.
Known for her extensive preparation in the surgical field, she completed her training overseas at the European Institute of Telesurgery in Strasbourg, France.
On numerous occasions, she has been designated professor of Laparoscopic Surgery Training programs, teaching novel surgical techniques and performing live exhibition surgeries.
Dr. Pompa is credited for being the first female bariatric surgeon in the world to be designated as a Surgeon of Excellence by the U.S. organization Surgical Review Corporation and now holds the advanced title of Master Bariatric Surgeon, offered by the same organization.
In 2019 she graduated with honors from the Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program.
Why trust your weight loss treatment to us?
When choosing a destination for bariatric surgery, trust is everything. At LIMARP, we’ve earned our place as a leader in the field, not only in Tijuana, Mexico but internationally, for our commitment to quality and exceptional patient outcomes.
Our holistic approach combines advanced medical techniques, and surgical and non-surgical bariatric options with compassionate support, making your bariatric journey not only effective but also empowering.
Lead Bariatric, Metabolic and General Surgeon
She is a member of the following associations, where she regularly attends and lectures:
- Mexican Association of General Surgery
- Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, international member
- International Bariatric Club
- International Federation for Obesity
- French Society of Digestive Surgery
- Harvard Alumni Association
Institutional Commitment to Excellence
The bariatric surgical team at LIMARP International Center of Excellence for Obesity works closely together to ensure a safe, successful surgery for every patient. Dr. Liza Maria Pompa González knows every member of the team personally, from the cardio anesthesiologist to surgical nurse. Their long history together allows them to work smoothly and efficiently.
Lead Bariatric, Metabolic and General Surgeon. Director of LIMARP International Center of Excellence for obesity. Dr. Pompa González is not only a brilliant surgeon, she is a compassionate human being, with a highly professional practice and a strong sense of philanthropy, not surprisingly recognized as one of the most outstanding women of her country.
Dr. Guillermo López Espinosa
Professional license 3410202, Autonomous University of México.
With unparalleled experience and an extensive career in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, Dr. Guillermo López is a graduate of the Autonomous University of México, where he specialized in general surgery.
His excellent reputation has earned him positions of great relevance, which include being Director and Subdirector of the Tijuana General Hospital on several occasions.
For more than ten years he has been Dr. Pompa’s first assistant at LIMARP, acting as her “right hand” in the O.R. and providing invaluable surgical support.
Together, Dr. López and Dr. Pompa have performed thousands of procedures within the Basic and Advanced Laparoscopy Program of the Ministry of Health and the Surgical Service Program of the Tijuana General Hospital. In addition, Dr. López has been a great promoter of the state Extramural Surgery Program, performing over 5000 procedures.
Widely known in the medical community for his dedication, he holds several degrees in quality control for medical attention, patient safety and hospital certification. He is a member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery and a certified specialist in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
Dr. Josué Torres Chávez
Professional license 6844212, Autonomous University of Baja California
With advanced experience in the difficult airway management of obese patients and having assisted in thousands of procedures, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and duodenal switch among others, Dr. Torres is our lead anesthesiologist.
He graduated medical school at the Autonomous University of Baja California, and later did his residency in anesthesia at Tijuana’s General Hospital, where he was appointed chief of anesthesiology residents during the second year of this specialty. He was appointed Anesthesiologist of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the U.S. based Surgical Review Corporation and is certified by the Mexican Federation of Anesthesia. He is a member of the Mexican Association of Anesthesia, the International Society of Anesthesiologists and a certified specialist in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
An interesting story is that during their years of residency at Tijuana’s General Hospital, Dr. Torres and Dr. Pompa were on the same night shifts. It was on one of those fateful nights that Dr. Torres gave his first anesthesia on Dr. Pompa’s first surgical patient with acute appendicitis. A special bond was created that day and as responsible and committed specialists, they have dedicated their private practice to treating bariatric patients at LIMARP.
María Blanca Cuevas García, RN
Professional license 1030495, Autonomous University of Guerrero
Nurse Cuevas has been LIMARP’s and Dr. Pompa’s surgical nurse for many years, she is highly trained and experienced in surgical assistance for advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures and holds a Master’s degree in nursing administration.
She is a certified specialist in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
Eduardo Vázquez, MD.
At LIMARP, Dr. Vázquez serves as Chief of Internal Medicine in the Bariatric Clinical Department. He is in charge of stratifying patient risk and does a complete assessment of the metabolic, cardiac and preoperative studies of our overweight and obese patients who are being prepared for surgery. He is also in charge of clinical postoperative management of patients.
He is a graduated of Baja California’s Autonomous University, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tijuana’s General Hospital, where he later served as Chief of Internal Medicine.
He is a member of the Mexican Association of Internal Medicine and is a certified specialist in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
our bariatric clinic staff supports you
At LIMARP International Center of Excellence for Obesity in Tijuana, Mexico, our bariatric clinic staff supports you from your first consultation through follow-up care after your surgery. Our team includes doctors specializing in bariatric medicine, as well as a nutritionist and a psychologist. In more than a decade of working together, we have successfully completed thousands of surgeries for patients impacted by obesity.
Our Bariatric Clinic Staff
At LIMARP International Center of Excellence for Obesity, located in Tijuana Mx, our entire bariatric team is there to support you from your very first appointment and through all the phases of your follow-up program.
Our team includes physicians that specialize in bariatric medicine, as well as professionals in the area of nutrition and psychology. In the years we have worked together, we have performed thousands of successful surgeries on patients impacted by obesity.
Our nurses
The nursing staff at LIMARP is specially qualified in the treatment of Bariatric patients. Under the instruction of our affiliated doctors, they provide continued and complete care of the overweight and obese patient. In fact, our nursing team is exclusively dedicated and focused on our top priority: our patients.
Our Nutrition Department
Every patient that walks into our center in search of a healthier weight and lifestyle will have a thorough consultation with a member of our experienced nutrition department. An expert dietitian will design a personalized eating plan that will prepare you for surgery or will put you on a nonsurgical path to your goal weight. Follow-up eating plans to guarantee your long-term success are also included in your program.
Our Psychology Department
Obesity is a multifactorial disease and even people who need to lose twenty or fewer pounds will tell you that the psychological aspects of their struggle represent their biggest hurdles. At LIMARP we understand that there can be no sustainable weight loss without solving the underlying issues of obesity and weight gain. Our compassionate and highly trained bariatric psychologists will accompany you every step of the way.
Our Physical Fitness Experts
The advantages of following a consistent and increasingly challenging exercise routine cannot be exaggerated. Physical fitness can help with mental health, longer life expectancy in general wellbeing. If you have not been able to incorporate physical activity to your daily life, our certified trainers will meet you where you are at and help design a fitness plan especially for you.