Tijuana, Mexico
Dr. Antonio Cueva Chong, M.D.
Double board-certified surgeon at SER Hospital in Tijuana who focuses on the gastric sleeve, trained in advanced laparoscopy under Dr. Juan Antonio López Corvalá, and had the sleeve himself.
- 18+years in surgery
- Sleeveprimary focus
- 2031general cert. valid through
About Dr. Cueva
Dr. Antonio Cueva Chong is a Tijuana native who focuses on the gastric sleeve. He trained in advanced laparoscopy under Dr. Juan Antonio López Corvalá and later served as medical director at Centro Médico Florence.
He had a gastric sleeve himself and lost 60 pounds, so he can walk you through recovery from experience.
Board certification and license
- Board-certified in general surgery: CMCG, valid through April 24, 2031
- Board-certified in bariatric surgery: CMCG, valid through June 4, 2027
- Listed in the CMCG directory as “Cueva Chong, Antonio”
- Professional license (cédula) 2563858; general surgery license 4255335
- Member, Colegio de Cirujanos Generales de Baja California and Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery
- Languages: English and Spanish
Check it yourself
- Search 2563858 and 4255335 in Mexico’s professional license registry (SEP).
- Look up “Cueva Chong, Antonio” in the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General directory of certified surgeons.
Sources: Renew Bariatrics profile · surgeon’s own site (checked November 2026).
Training and experience
Education
- Medical degree: Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)
- Additional study: Mexican National University (UNAM)
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery training under Dr. Juan Antonio López Corvalá
Positions
- Medical director and general surgeon, Centro Médico Florence
- Coordinator, Department of Surgery, ISSSTE Hospital General Fray Junípero Serra
- Vice president, Tijuana College of General Surgeons of Baja California
- Taught Introduction to Surgery Practices at UABC
Where Dr. Cueva operates
Procedures
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric bypass
- Revision surgery
Renew’s gastric sleeve starts at $4,899. Hernia repair, gallbladder removal and a higher BMI cost extra; your written quote lists them before you book.
Patient reviews of Dr. Cueva
Reviews published by Renew Bariatrics
Excerpts from patient reviews that Renew quotes on its profile of Dr. Cueva, with the platform Renew names. Practice-wide ratings listed by Renew: Google 4.9 (673) · Birdeye 4.9 (136) · Facebook 4.9 (64) · Yelp 4.5 (10).
“On January 19, 2024 I had the gastric sleeve procedure done by Dr. Cueva at the CER Hospital in Tijuana. … Very clean, very accommodating, and very smooth!”
“Dr. Cueva was phenomenal! … The bedside manner is beyond amazing, unlike most places in the US. He’s had it done himself so knows the process.”
“Sleeved on 11/7/23. Dr. Cueva’s bedside manner is very genuine and I’m certainly glad he was my surgeon. I never once felt unsafe.”
“I had minimal pain and zero complications. I had the sleeve, and my wife, a nurse, was extremely impressed by everything.”
“I had the gastric sleeve done in Tijuana, Mexico with Dr. Cueva. The entire process was easy and communicated very well. The nurses and doctor were all great and checked on me often.”
“Very nice facility, large patient rooms, caring and attentive staff. Dr Cueva was wonderful and very informative.”
“Una excelente experiencia desde el día que solicité más información. Tuve la suerte de ver al Dr. Cueva, excelente profesional para mi manga gástrica.”
Translation: An excellent experience from the day I asked for information. I was lucky to see Dr. Cueva, an excellent professional, for my gastric sleeve.
Quoted verbatim from public reviews; long reviews are shortened (marked …). See all reviews on RenewBariatrics.com. Checked November 2026.
Dr. Cueva FAQ
Is Dr. Cueva board-certified?
Yes. The CMCG lists him as certified in general surgery through April 24, 2031 and in bariatric surgery through June 4, 2027.
What are Dr. Cueva’s license numbers?
Professional license (cédula) 2563858 for general medicine and 4255335 for general surgery.
Has Dr. Cueva had weight loss surgery?
Yes. He had a gastric sleeve and lost 60 pounds.
Where does Dr. Cueva operate?
At SER Hospital in Tijuana.
Can I request Dr. Cueva?
Yes. Tell your coordinator when you apply.
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