Dr. Aitor Macias is a fellowship-trained bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgeon with extensive experience in weight loss surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and long-term patient care. He has served as Director of Bariatric and Weight Loss Centers across multiple states and is committed to helping patients achieve sustainable, life-changing results.
Clinical Experience
- Director, Bariatric and Weight Loss Center – SURGIR, Redlands, CA
- Director, Bariatric and Weight Loss Center – OPTUM Inland Empire, Redlands, CA
- Director, Bariatric and Weight Loss Center – Saint Peter’s University Medical Center, NJ
- General Surgeon – Memorial Medical Center, NM
- General Surgeon – Lenoir Memorial Hospital, NC
Leadership Roles
- Chief, Section of Bariatric Surgery – Saint Peter’s University Hospital
- Chair, Department of General Surgery – Memorial Medical Center
Education and Training
- Fellowship – Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, University of California San Diego
- General Surgery Residency – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
- General Surgery Residency – University of Buenos Aires
- Master in Public Health – University of Pittsburgh
- Medical Doctor – University of Buenos Aires
Certifications and Licensure
- American College of Surgeons
- Licensed Physician in California, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Argentina
Languages
- Spanish
- Italian
- English
- Portuguese
- French
Research and Academic Work
Dr. Macias has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in surgery and critical care and has presented research at national and international conferences.
Teaching Experience
He has served as an instructor and assistant professor in multiple institutions, contributing to the education and training of future physicians.
Philosophy
Dr. Macias believes successful weight loss requires more than surgery. His approach focuses on long-term guidance, patient education, and empowering individuals to take control of their health.
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