Dr. Jesús Grimaldi

Board Certified Surgeon

Providing specialized surgical care with extensive experience in:

  • Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery

  • Revision Bariatric Procedures

  • High-BMI Surgical Cases

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Metabolic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Techniques

Contact

(858) 439-7931

contact@pompeii-surgical.com

Dr. Jesus Grimaldi

Impact by the Numbers

A career dedicated to transforming lives

10,000+

Surgical Procedures

15+

YEARS Experience

6 Areas

of expertise

To My Friends and Patients

Dr. Jesús Grimaldi is a highly experienced bariatric and metabolic surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve long-term health and wellness through advanced, personalized care. With more than 15 years of surgical experience, he specializes in bariatric surgery, revision procedures, high BMI surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.

Board-certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery, Dr. Grimaldi has built a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and compassionate patient care. He is an active member of leading medical organizations focused on obesity and metabolic disease and has played a key role in the development of bariatric surgery programs in Baja California.

Throughout his career, Dr. Grimaldi has combined clinical expertise with advanced international training in laparoscopic, bariatric, and metabolic surgery. His patient-centered approach focuses on providing tailored treatment plans supported by cutting-edge technology and evidence-based medicine.

Whether patients are beginning their weight-loss journey or seeking revision surgery after a previous procedure, Dr. Grimaldi is committed to delivering safe, effective, and life-changing results.

Philosophy & Approach

Dr. Grimaldi believes in compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care supported by cutting-edge surgical techniques and personalized treatment plans. His mission is to help patients achieve a healthier and better quality of life through safe and effective bariatric solutions.

Education & Advanced Training

Medical Degree: Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (1999 – 2003)

General Surgery Residency: Hospital General Tijuana, SSA, Accredited by the Autonomous University of Baja California (2008 – 2012)

Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) Course: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (2015) Advanced Training in Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

IRCAD Surgical Training Center: Strasbourg, France (2017)

Diploma in Bariatric Surgery: Tecnológico de Monterrey (2020)

Professional Profile

Board-Certified General Surgeon

Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery A.C., with recertification completed in 2021.

Specialist in Bariatric & Revision Surgery

Focused on bariatric surgery, revision procedures, high BMI surgery, metabolic surgery, and minimally invasive techniques.

Active Medical Leadership

Active member of the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases since 2019 and founding member of the Baja California College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons since 2020.

Extensive Surgical Experience

General Surgeon at Hospital General de Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, and Head of Extramural Surgery at the State Medical Specialties Unit (UNEME).

Private & Institutional Practice

General Surgeon at the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) since 2013 while maintaining a private surgical practice since 2012.

Pompeii Surgical

Bariatric Surgeon at Pompeii Surgical since February 2022, continuing a career dedicated to advanced bariatric and metabolic care.

What Next?

Take a moment to explore my website to learn more about my surgical practice, our center, prices, and other information.

Ready to Change Your Life?

We can have you approved and financed in as little as 36 hours from the time you submit a surgical eligibility form with us.

Qualifying for weight loss surgery is easy and can be done online.

Have Questions?

Call us at (858) 439-7931 or (858) 439-7979