Experience
Although Dr. Rosales enjoys performing general surgery procedures, he has dedicated the past seven years of his life to helping obese patients regain their health and happiness through weight loss surgery.
He focused his career in the field when he realized that bariatric surgery procedures offer patients such a life-changing experience.
Throughout his career he has participated in more than 6500 gastric sleeve and Lap band procedures.
- Completed his general surgery and advanced laparoscopic residency at Christus Muguerza High Speciality Hospital a Joint Commission International accredited hospital.
- Multiple training courses in Mexico and USA.
- As an experienced weight loss surgeon in Piedras Negras, Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey, Mexico, he is highly regarded by his patients and peers alike.
These professional affiliations allow Dr. Rosales to remain on the leading-edge of developments in weight loss surgery, so that he can provide innovative, effective treatment to all of his patients. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Rosales welcomes patients from throughout Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Dr. Rosales takes pride in his work, and nothing gives him more satisfaction than the health, happiness, and joy that his patients are able to achieve following weight loss surgery.
Curriculum Vitae
Some of the highlights of the CV of Dr. Rosales are:
- Dr. Gabriel Rosales earned his medical degree at the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited university. (SACS from the U.S.)
- Completed his general surgery residency at Christus Muguerza High Speciality Hospital a Joint Commission International accredited hospital.
- Completed his advanced laparoscopic skills training at Christus Muguerza High Speciality Hospital.
- Active Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases (IFSO).
- Active Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
- Active Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
- Member of the Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery.
- Belongs to the International Board of Medicine and Surgery.
- Certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery.
- Staff surgical member of the most recognized hospitals in northern Mexico, all JCI accredited.
Studies
Dr. Gabriel Rosales earned his medical degree at the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited university. (SACS from the U.S.)
He completed his residency in General Surgery at Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital
Studies:
- School of General Medicine Diploma
- Medical License for General Medicine
- Specialty degree in General Surgery (Surgical Residency Completion)
- Medical License for General Surgery
- 2007 - Christus Muguerza - Certificate of Medical Specialty (General Surgery)
- 2007 - Christus Muguerza - General Surgery Chief Resident Certificate
- 2007 - Christus Muguerza - Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Training
- 2010 - SAGES International member certificate
- 2014 - ASMBS International Member Certificate
Postgraduate Courses, Rotations and Congress:
- 1995 - Cruz Roja Mexicana - Basic and Advanced CPR
- 2003 - Christus Muguerza - Basic and Advanced CPR
- 2004 - ACS - American College of Surgeons - Latin American Congress of Surgery
- 2004 - ACS - American College of Surgeons - VIII Latin American Congress of Surgery
- 2004 - School of Medicine UANL - Advanced Trauma Life Support Course ATLS
- 2004 - School of Medicine UANL - Selected Topics in General Surgery International Course
- 2005 - Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery - XVI International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
- 2005 - Christus Muguerza - Damage Control Surgery
- 2006 Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery - International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
- 2006 - School of Medicine UANL - Current Concepts in General Surgery
- 2006 - Central Military Hospital - Mini-Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- 2006 - Mexican Association of Gastroenterology - Current Controversies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2007 - Mexican Association of General Surgery - XXXI International Congress of General Surgery
- 2007 - Mexican Council of General Surgery - Specialist Certificate
- 2009 - Cine Med Inc/Continuing Medical Education - Complex Bariatric Cases and Emerging Concepts
- 2009 - SAGES - Laparoscopic Foregut Surgery Hands On Course
- 2009 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
- 2010 - SAGES - 12th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
- 2011 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
- 2014 - School of Medicine UANL - XXV Annual Meeting Modern Evidence-Based Surgery
- 2014 - IFSO - IFSO XIX World Congress
- 2015 - Mexican Association of General Surgery - XXXIX International Congress of General Surgery
- 2016 - Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases - National Congress for the Multidisciplinary and Surgical Management of Type 2 Diabetes
- 2016 - Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases - First course on MGB/OAGB (Mini gastric bypass)
- 2017 - SAGES - Scientific Session and Postgraduate Courses
