Meet your bariatric surgeon

Dr. Sergio Quiñones

Founder & Lead Surgeon

Founder of Pompeii Surgical Mexico and a board-certified general surgeon with more than 20 years of experience in bariatric, metabolic, and revision surgery.

20+

Years of experience


Board Certified

General surgeon

Since 2017

Pompeii Surgical founder

The founder's vision

Leadership shaped by experience.

In 2017, Dr. Sergio Quiñones founded Pompeii Surgical Mexico with a clear purpose: to make experienced, compassionate bariatric care more accessible to patients seeking a safer path forward.

As founder and lead surgeon, he established the center's standards for individualized medical review, surgical safety, and continuity of care. His leadership continues to shape every part of the patient experience—from the first evaluation through long-term follow-up.

Dr. Quiñones approaches each case as an individual medical decision, taking into account anatomy, medical history, prior procedures, and the patient's long-term goals.

— Clinical focus

Experience across complex care.

Bariatric Surgery

Individualized surgical care for patients pursuing meaningful, sustainable weight loss

Revision Procedures

Careful evaluation of previous bariatric surgery, symptoms, anatomy, and goals.

Every patient is different. Your surgical plan is determined through an individualized review of your health history, goals, and medical needs.

High-BMI Cases

Experienced planning for patients whose care may require additional clinical considerations.

Metabolic Surgery

Surgical strategies considered in the context of weight-related metabolic health.

Minimally Invasive Care

Modern laparoscopic approaches designed around safety and recovery.

— Knowledge in practice

Teaching through experience.

Dr. Quiñones shares decades of surgical knowledge with the medical team, helping strengthen the thoughtful, coordinated care delivered to every patient.

— Education

A career built on continued learning.

1992–1998

Medical Degree

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California


2002–2006

General Surgery Specialty

Hospital General de Tijuana with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California


2024–2025

Advanced Specialty in Obesity & Metabolic Surgery

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California


— Advanced Training

Courses & Continuing Education

Continued professional development across trauma care, bariatric surgery, reflux treatment, and minimally invasive surgery.

ATLS

September 1997


Recertification


Medical Update on Trauma and Emergency Care

June 2002

January 2001

Tijuana, B.C.

Ensenada, B.C.

UCSD


Fellowship in Trauma

May–June 2001

UCSD


International Congress of General Surgery

March 2002

Tijuana, B.C.


Theoretical-Practical Course in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

July 2002

Tijuana, B.C.


Medical Conference — Presenter: Antireflux Surgery

February 2003

Hospital General de Tijuana


Bariatric Surgery Course

February 25–26, 2003

Tijuana, B.C.


World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery — Presenter

February 2004

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico


Laparoscopic Fundoplication for Reflux and the Learning Curve

February 2004

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico


— Professional Leadership

Medical Leadership & Affiliations.

A career of surgical leadership, teaching, and professional service.

Certified by the Mexican Board of General Surgery

Since June 2004



Chief of General Surgery

Hospital General de Tijuana · August 2003–September 2006

Staff Surgeon

IMSS Regional General Hospital #20, Tijuana


Attending Physician

ISSSTECALI · December 2006–Present


Professor of Topographic Anatomy

UABC Tijuana Campus · January 2007–Present


Private General Surgery Practice

Hospital Ángeles Tijuana · Present


Adjunct Professor of General Surgery

Hospital General de Tijuana



Regional Delegate for Baja California

Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery · May 2006–May 2007

Medical Intern Coordinator

Hospital General de Tijuana · 2005–2006


Member, Tijuana College of General Surgeons

Since 2004


Member, Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery

Since 2005


“Exceptional medical care should be accessible and affordable to everyone. Our philosophy is rooted in compassion, integrity, and respect—placing each patient's safety, well-being, and long-term success at the heart of every decision.”

Dr. Sergio Quiñones

— Begin with confidence

Take the next step with Dr. Quiñones.