Marco Rajo, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Marco Antonio Rajo, MD is a bariatric and general surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is fluent in Spanish and English and treats patients ages 18 and older using both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. He has advanced training in obesity medicine and weight-loss surgery, as well as complex gastrointestinal and hernia surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

Dr. Rajo holds the designation of Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a recognition awarded to surgeons who meet rigorous standards for quality and safety in surgical care. He was drawn to bariatric surgery because of the unique, lifelong patient-doctor relationships this specialty allows him to build. He places strong emphasis on education, nutrition, and exercise to help guide patients toward their goals. Dr. Rajo believes surgery is not an easy way out, but rather a powerful tool that empowers patients to become the healthiest versions of themselves.

In his spare time, Dr. Rajo enjoys experiencing different cultures through travel and cuisine. He also enjoys live music, salsa dancing, and spending time with his wife.

Dr. Rajo is passionate about helping people. He believes in creating a relationship based on trust and empathy with patients and meeting them where they are in their healthcare journey. He knows that every person he meets has specific interests, concerns, fears, and apprehensions, and he values the trust they have placed on him to help guide them through the process. His goal is to help each patient become the version of themselves that they aspire to be.