Educational information only — not medical advice. Individual results vary and no outcome can be guaranteed.

Trust

Medical Review Board

Clinicians who review SleevePlus.mx educational content for accuracy, safety, and alignment with current bariatric and metabolic surgery evidence.

  • Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD

    Bariatric Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center

    Bariatric surgeon with decades of experience in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and advanced metabolic procedures including magnetic anastomosis techniques. Past leadership roles in international bariatric surgery organizations. Reviews procedure descriptions, mechanism, candidacy, and evidence summaries.

    Specialty: Advanced laparoscopic bariatric and metabolic surgery

  • Dr. Arturo Martinez Gamboa, MD

    Bariatric Surgeon, Obesity Control Center

    Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon focused on sleeve gastrectomy, sleeve-plus procedures, and perioperative care. Contributes clinical review on surgical technique, risk discussion, and recovery guidance.

    Specialty: Sleeve gastrectomy, sleeve-plus, and perioperative care

  • Dr. Helmuth Billy, MD

    Bariatric Surgeon (U.S.)

    U.S.-based bariatric surgeon with extensive experience in metabolic surgery, revisional procedures, and international bariatric education. Provides independent review of educational content and cross-border patient-safety considerations.

    Specialty: Metabolic and revisional bariatric surgery

Process

How content is reviewed

Every content page is reviewed by at least one board clinician for factual accuracy of procedure descriptions, appropriateness of safety language, and alignment with peer-reviewed literature and professional society guidance (ASMBS, IFSO, ADA, AACE, NIH/NIDDK).

Pages are re-reviewed periodically and whenever significant new evidence is published. Each page shows a "Last reviewed" date. See our medical review policy and methodology for details.

Last reviewed: June 2026.

Medical Review & Clinical Oversight

Content on this page is reviewed for medical accuracy by bariatric and metabolic surgery professionals associated with Obesity Control Center. Reviewed for accuracy of procedure descriptions, evidence summaries, risk discussion, and patient-safety language. Educational information only — not medical advice. No outcome can be guaranteed and individual results vary.

Last reviewed: June 2026 · Editorial Policy · Medical Review Policy