Overview

Dr. Jacobo Zafrani is one of Costa Rica’s most experienced bariatric and metabolic surgeons, known for minimally invasive techniques and long-term weight-loss outcomes. He has been a general and bariatric surgeon at Hospital Clínica Bíblica since 2004 and has performed well over 3,500 bariatric procedures, averaging around 300 weight-loss surgeries per year. He was among the first surgeons in Central America to perform metabolic surgery, and continues to lead multicenter research on outcomes in this field.

Education

Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de Centro America
1996

Residency
University of Costa Rica
General Surgery Residency, 2004

Fellowship
Cornell University
Sleeve Gastrectomy, 2005

Asociacion Latinoamericano de Cirugia Endoscopica
Bariatric Surgery, 2006

Membership

American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Ineternational Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons 
American College of Surgeons 
Costarican Association for Obesity, Metabolism & Alimentary Disorders
College International of Chirugiens
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Union
Society of Costa Rican Surgeons
Latin American Association of Endoscopic Surgeons
Association of International Surgeons
Metabolic and Obesity Surgery of Guayaquil Society
MTA Medical Tourism Association
AMN National Medical Assocation
Joint Commission International
International Doctors Network
Sociedad Peruana de Cirugía Endoscópica

Specialties

Dr. Jacobo Zafrani specializes in weight-loss and metabolic surgery, with a focus on surgical treatments for obesity and related metabolic conditions. His expertise includes gastric bypass, gastric sleeve surgery, and metabolic surgery, providing patients with surgical options tailored to their weight-loss and health goals.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Zafrani performs a range of bariatric and metabolic procedures, including gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery. These weight-loss procedures are designed to support significant and sustained weight reduction while helping improve obesity-related health conditions.

Languages Spoken

Spanish