International Center of Excellence
If you are looking to receive expert care from a recognized, renowned facility, LIMARP® can provide the quality treatment you are looking for. Our clinic is accredited as an International Center of Excellence for Obesity by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This internationally recognized organization evaluates and accredits surgical centers in order to advance the safety, efficacy, and efficiency of surgical care worldwide. Over two year-long periods, medical experts examined ten different aspects of our facility to ensure we consistently met and maintained high quality standards at our bariatric center in Tijuana, Mexico.
The International Center of Excellence certification has been granted to us on three consecutive occasions, after scoring outstandingly in our evaluations.
We also hold the important hospital certification by the Mexican General Health Council. This certification is given to health institutions after an evaluation of standards that have to successfully integrate actions and execute processes in a sustainable and systemic way, and that are conducive to improving the quality of the medical services, safety and attention offered to patients.
Our nutritional consultation services, psychology and fitness department and our complete array of plastic surgery procedures are held to these exact same standards and are under constant revision by our experienced staff.
In addition, a fully committed, bilingual and highly trained administrative team is available to support every patient from beginning to end.
Accredited and Recognized
Surgical Review Corporation reviews bariatric centers around the world based on 10 important facets. These include:
- Institutional Commitment to Excellence
- Surgical Experience
- Designated Medical Director
- Consultative Services
- Equipment and Instruments
- Surgeon Dedication and Qualified Call Coverage
- Clinical Pathways and Standardized Operating Procedures
- Surgical Team and Support Staff
- Patient Education
- Continuous Quality Assessment
The Center of Excellence for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery seal from Surgical Review Coporation is granted to centers, both within the United States and abroad, dedicated to the treatment of obese patients, that specialize in these types of surgeries and whose excellence in safety, quality, eficacy and efficiency practices has been verified under the highest international standards. Search member
The Surgeon of Exellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery seal from Surgical Review Coporation is granted to individual, highly experienced, surgeons whose speciality in metabolic and bariatric surgery has been rigorously evaluated in terms of broad experience, safety, eficacy, quality and efficiency. Search member
Master Surgeon
At LIMARP, located in Tijuana México, our founder and lead surgeon, Dr. Liza María Pompa González, is a certified Master Surgeon in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Notably, the term Master Surgeon should not be considered a mere description, it is a certification extended by Surgical Review Corporation and bestowed only upon highly trained, experienced surgeons, who master the most advanced surgical weight loss techniques. Surgical Review Corporation’s golden seal for Master Bariatric Surgeons gives patients the security that they are in the best possible hands.
Prior to the Master Surgeon certification, there is the Surgeon of Excellence distinction, which is obtained after an extensive and rigorous revision process by U.S. based, not for profit organization Surgical Review Corporation, which accredits surgeons, clinics and surgical hospitals all over the world. The Master Surgeon certification goes a step beyond, giving patients the peace of mind of knowing that their doctor is one of the top bariatric surgeons in the world.
Dr. Liza María Pompa González was the first female physician in the world to be certified as Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence and one of the first bariatric surgeons in Mexico to receive the Master Surgeon in Bariatric and Metabolic surgery seal.
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Certified by the General Health Council
LIMARP has been endorsed by the General Health Council of Mexico, whose seal is assigned only to those institutions that meet the highest criteria in quality and sustainability of patient care and safety. This certification is granted at the national level, within Mexico.
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Medical and Surgical License
This is the first seal a patient should look for when considering any doctor in Mexico, it is their license listing within the National Registry of Professionals. A bariatric surgeon should have two numbers, the first for general medicine and the second for the practice of surgery. Search member
The Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases, through the Mexican Council for General Surgery A.C.
The CMCOEM (initials in Spanish) is the only institution in Mexico that evaluates and certifies the legal, academic and actualization requirements of an individual surgeon for the practice of bariatric surgery. The CMCOEM is an internationally recognized organization. Search member
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
When these initials appear after a surgeon’s name, they refer to the fact that they have been rigorously evaluated and accepted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the most important surgical association in the United States. Surgeons outside of the United States are recognized as international members.Search member
International Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (IFASMBS)
These initials, which can be found following a surgeon’s name, indicate that they are good standing members of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This organization is committed to the advancement and improvement of the surgical treatment of obesity and has a select international membership, among which you will find Dr. Liza Maria Pompa Gonzalez.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The ACLS certification is held by the entire LIMARP medical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, internists and nursing staff. It means that the health care provider is trained in the most up-to-date resuscitation techniques and is able to apply them in critical settings.
LIMARP is certified as a space free of Covid-19
We became the first medical-hospital setting to
officially prove compliance with all safety, quality of patient care, safe environment and Covid-19
prevention standards.
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)
The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Program recognized the need to develop a set of guidelines that are uniquely focused on mitigating COVID-19 infection risks for medical travel patients and companions throughout the entire care continuum, including providing guidance for travel, as well as interactions with the healthcare organization, hotel and ground transportation.
The guidelines are based on the Global Healthcare Accreditation Standards Manual for Medical Travel Programs, which were approved by International Quality program for healthcare as well as referenced worlwide recognized authorities. The purpose of the guidelines is to assist medical travel programs with operational protocols, practices and procedures as they increase operations or resume treating medical travel patients safely during or post COVID-19.
ISO 9001-2015
ISO 9001-2015 is an international certification that regulates quality management systems. It ensures that companies and organizations are consistent in their continuous improvement and quality processes. Companies that obtain certification in ISO 9001 do so through careful planning and control of their operations, which allows them to center their activities on client satisfaction.
An ISO certification is considered proof that a company or organization has implemented a management system that guarantees the observance of best practices in their areas of expertise. These actions help the company keep its focus on any needs their clients might have.
LIMARP International Center of Excellence in Obesity, has obtained this certification for the management and quality of its bariatric and plastic surgery processes.
This certification is now part of a considerable list of official recognitions that provide proof that we are, effectively, among the organizations providing the highest quality and safest bariatric and plastic surgery services in the world.
Allurion
As the only bariatric clinic in Tijuana that offers Allurion to patients, we want to ensure that our medical team is always up to date in order to provide the top-quality services that characterizes LIMARP® as one of the best clinics on both sides of the border. Dr. Liza María Pompa González trained with experts in Allurion to earn the necessary certifications and in July of 2022, she completed the courses needed to be proficient in all aspects of placement by completing a minimum of 10 proctored placements including 2 with stylet assistance and hereby authorized to independently use the Allurion Gastric Balloon System.
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LIMARP®️ has successfully undergone the rigorous accreditation process with the SRC on three consecutive occasions, and our complete staff strives to exceed these expectations, providing the highest quality of care to each of our patients.
Institutional Commitment to Excellence
We are committed to providing patients with consistent, superior care at each visit. We have an expert team of surgeons and specialists dedicated exclusively to treating obesity, and our highly skilled and trained staff is here to assist patients through each step of their weight loss journey.
Dr. Liza María Pompa González is our lead bariatric, metabolic, and general surgeon, she was the first female bariatric surgeon in obtaining the SRC Surgeon of Excellence at the international level and after her last evaluation was upgraded to Master Surgeon by the same organization.
Dr. Pompa González is also the designated medical director of LIMARP®️ International Center of Excellence for Obesity; her experience and leadership helps us come together as a team to provide consistent, expert treatment to all of our patients.
Focused on Patient Experience
Our team is dedicated to each patient’s physical and mental needs throughout the treatment process to provide the highest quality care. Every patient that comes to our center is educated on obesity and the various treatment options, helping them to make an informed decision regarding their treatment plan. Our medical team is dedicated to getting to know each patient individually, following his or her treatment plans from start to finish and beyond. We also provide nutrition plans and physical activity routines, non-invasive weight loss methods, and various bariatric surgery options to ensure our patients have every weight loss option they need for success. LIMARP®️ also helps to ensure patients maintain their success with support groups and offers expert plastic surgery services so patients can achieve the final look of their dreams.
Improved Treatment through Advanced Technology and Training
At LIMARP®️ we use only the highest quality, state-of-the-art equipment and instruments in our bariatric center. This technology helps us to provide a safe and clean environment for patient treatment. We follow all standard operating procedures to maintain safety and cleanliness throughout our bariatric center. Our surgical, medical, and nursing teams are highly skilled and receive ongoing training and education to stay up-to-date on the latest treatments and surgical procedures for obesity. An important part of our team is certified and periodically updated in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support by the American Heart Association.
As a team, we are always looking for new ways to further improve our bariatric center, continuously reevaluating our standards to ensure we provide consistent and quality care.
What to Expect When You Visit LIMARP®️
As an SRC International Center of Excellence for Obesity and an institution certified by the Mexican General Health Council, you can expect a safe, clean, and welcoming environment when you come to our bariatric center. We provide the highest-quality care to every single patient we treat. Contact us today to learn more about LIMARP®️ and how we can help you meet your weight goals and achieve better health.
Our Mission
We opened our doors in 2002 with the mission to help our patients achieve enhanced, fulfilled, and healthy lives. We are a leading medical and surgical center of excellence, committed to improving the lives of people who are overweight or obese and who suffer from associated health conditions, through a highly trained multidisciplinary team that works with the most up-to-date protocols and technologies. All of our efforts are sustained by a unique integrative program, which allows our patients to achieve long lasting results.