Dr. Ariel Rivera Aguerri is a renowned General Surgeon with special emphasis on Bariatric-Metabolic & Gastrointestinal Surgery. The majority of surgeries he undertakes are Laparoscopic. Below is his interview video wherein he explains the surgeries he performs and throws light on facilities available in Costa Rica hospitals for local as well as patients from overseas.

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Bariatric & General Surgeon Costa Rica - Dr Ariel Rivera
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Dr. Ariel Rivera Aguerri graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Centro América and earned a degree in general surgery from the University of Costa Rica in 1997. Trained and experienced at international locations, Dr. Rivera has extensive experience in Minimal Invasive/Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal, Bariatric, and General Surgery.

Dr. Rivera’s main focus remains Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgeries. Both these weight loss surgeries are preferred for patients with a BMI of 35-40 and/or with high blood pressure, diabetes, o other such ailments.

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Doctors and staff are well-versed in the fields of expertise and fluent in English. State-of-the-art technology is offered, which makes Costa Rica a safe choice for local patients as well as those traveling from abroad.

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