Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas (CMCOEM)

Overview

CMCOEM is the Mexican professional society for bariatric and metabolic surgery. Membership requires Mexican surgical registration (cédula profesional) plus documented bariatric training. The Society represents Mexican bariatric surgeons in IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) and publishes Mexican-specific bariatric practice guidelines.

Founded: 2002 · Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico

What It Covers

CMCOEM membership is a marker of bariatric-specific training beyond the general surgical cédula. The Society publishes accredited centre lists and surgeon directories used by international referrers and insurers.

Limitations

Society membership confirms training and ongoing involvement in bariatric practice — it does not measure individual surgeon outcomes, complication rates, or volume. Patients should additionally verify the surgeon's cédula profesional via the federal registry and ask for documented annual case volume.

Renewal and Validity

Membership renewal is annual and conditional on continuing professional development in bariatric surgery.

How to Verify

Verify any claim of Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugia Bariatrica accreditation directly at: cmcoem.org.mx

If a clinic claims this accreditation but does not appear in the public register, ask for the certificate number and expiry date. Contact the accrediting body directly to confirm.