Tijuana, Mexico - August 21, 2025 - Dr. Jalil Illan announced recognition from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) with two elite designations: the Surgeon of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and the International Center of Excellence. The dual awards acknowledge rigorous quality systems, surgical expertise, and a consistently high standard of patient safety.
The SRC process evaluates objective metrics, case volumes, outcomes, multidisciplinary protocols, nursing competencies, and continuous quality improvement. Dr. Illan and the affiliated center achieved compliance across these benchmarks, underscoring their commitment to evidence-based bariatric care.
These distinctions position the practice as a regional referral hub for patients seeking metabolic surgery supported by standardized pathways, robust pre-operative education, and structured long-term follow-up.
Services and Care Pathways
Dr. Jalil Illan’s program provides comprehensive bariatric and metabolic services spanning candidacy assessment, surgery, and post-operative support. Their integrated model includes nutrition counseling, psychological screening, complication management, and data-driven follow-up aligned to SRC standards. Core offerings include:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) The team performs minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy for patients pursuing sustainable metabolic improvement. Protocols prioritize enhanced recovery, leak-prevention measures, and staged diet advancement. This service is frequently selected by patients researching the gastric sleeve in Mexico, with individualized guidance on expected outcomes and lifestyle transitions.
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNY) RNY is delivered with standardized anastomotic techniques and thromboembolism prevention to mitigate risk. Candidates receive education on micronutrient stewardship and glycemic benefits. The program is a recognized destination for gastric bypass in Tijuana, Mexico, supported by structured follow-up to maintain long-term results.
- Duodenal Switch and SADI-S For patients with higher BMI or complex metabolic disease, the center offers DS and SADI-S under strict nutritional surveillance. Care pathways include fat-soluble vitamin monitoring, protein targets, and periodic labs to safeguard durable outcomes.
- Revisions and Endoscopic Options The practice evaluates inadequate weight or symptom recurrences and offers revisional surgery or endoscopic therapies when indicated. Decision-making is guided by imaging, prior operative reports, and risk-benefit analysis to restore efficacy while minimizing morbidity.
About the Company
Dr. Jalil Illan leads a multidisciplinary bariatric program in Tijuana, Mexico, focused on safe, effective treatment of obesity and metabolic disease. The practice emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, standardized clinical pathways, transparent reporting, and lifelong patient support. With the SRC Surgeon of Excellence and International Center of Excellence designations, the team continues to advance access to high-reliability bariatric care for domestic and international patients.
Media Contact
Company Name: Dr. Jalil Illan
Contact Person: Jalil Illan Fraijo
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Phone: (619) 900-7634
Address:Santa Isabel 219-2 Sepanal
City: Tijuana
State: Baja California
Country: Mexico
Website: https://drjalil.com/