Dr. Salvador Medina
Dr. Medina Sánchez is recognized as one of the best specialists in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. He specializes in post-bariatric surgery, liposuction, and abdominoplasty. He is an extraordinary plastic surgeon whose results have exceeded hundreds of national and international patients’ expectations.
Dr. Medina was a member of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at the General Hospital “Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez” in Mexico City. He was in charge of the Massive Weight Loss Surgery and Body Contouring Clinic from 2009 to 2013. Dr. Medina has given a number of lectures on topics of Massive Weight Loss Surgery, and has vast experience in surgical procedures on Massive Weight Loss Patient.
Many patients of Dr. Salvador Medina have shared deeply emotional aspects of their journeys, highlighting the transformative impact his work has had on their lives. For some, the decision to undergo plastic surgery stemmed from years of struggling with self-esteem issues. They describe how, after their procedures, they felt a newfound confidence and joy.
Certifications
Dr. Salvador Medina Sánchez was trained as a Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon at the General Hospital “Dr. Manuel Gea González”, under the tutoring of renowned plastic surgeon Dr Fernando Ortiz Monasterio and Dr. Fernando Molina.
- Graduated in General Medicine from the Universidad de la Salle, Mexico City (1999).
- He then began to study a specialization in the area of General Surgery (2005).
- Subspecialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2008), both in the General Hospital “Dr. Manuel Gea González“.
- He concluded part of his academic career as with a fellowship in aesthetic plastic surgery, with Dr. Fernando Molina in the private sector y Hospital Angeles del Pedregal (2009).
- He was then invited to become a faculty member at his academic institution, Hospital General “Dr. Manuel Gea González”, creating and leading the Body Contouring and Post Bariatric Clinic (2009 – 2013).
Over 20 years of experience
He has performed surgical interventions internationally at:
- Hospital Nor-Occidental “Dr. Mario Catarina Rivas” performed breast reconstruction (San Pedro Sula, Honduras).
- V San Sebastían de Bilbao Clinic, specializing in breast surgery (Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain).
- University Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Instituto Catalán de Salud specializing in post-bariatric surgery, (Badalona, España).
