Dr. Vila started his medical studies graduating from Baja California’s Autonomous University, located in Tijuana. He is an active member of the Mexican Association of General Surgery, The Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery. He was certified by the Mexican Council of General Surgery in 2012. Dr. Vila is also a member of the International Federation of Surgery for Obesity and metabolic diseases (IFSO). Dr. Vila has spent the last 8 year as the first surgical assistant with the renowned Dr. Jalil Illan, performing hundreds of procedures including Gastric Sleeve, Mini Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass, and Revision Surgery.