ENT, sleep medicine and rhinoplasty.
Specialist care to breathe better, sleep better and find facial balance without giving up nasal function.
Dr. Leonardo González Valenzuela
Choose your specialty
Sleep medicine Snoring, sleep apnea and sleep studies.
Rhinoplasty Aesthetic and functional: shape and breathing.
20+
Years of experience
Upper airway, sleep medicine and rhinoplasty.
UCSD
Sleep Medicine training
University of California San Diego, 2010.
EN / ES
Bilingual care
Local and international patients.
Medical experience, an accurate diagnosis and genuinely human care, so that every patient feels heard, safe and well accompanied.
Why choose him
Training, judgement and human care.
Training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery and sleep medicine.
20+
Years of experience
Two decades treating the upper airway, sleep and nasal surgery.
UCSD
Sleep Medicine
Training at the University of California San Diego (2010).
UNAM
Residency and INER
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2007).
EN/ES
Children and adults
Complete care with clear communication in both languages.
“I only consider surgery when it is genuinely necessary, and after the available medical alternatives have been assessed.”
Certified by the Mexican Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Member of the Baja California College of Otolaryngology (Tijuana Chapter), the Mexican Federation of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, and the Mexican Society of Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery.
Background and memberships
Trust begins with training and experience.
University training, hospital residency, research and continuing education in nasal surgery and sleep medicine.
2000
Medical degree
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.
2002
Research service
Department of Immunology and Allergy, National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER), Mexico City.
2007
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
UNAM · National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER).
2008
Peer-reviewed publication
“Residual hearing preservation after cochlear implantation”, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
2010
Sleep Medicine
University of California, San Diego.
2013–2015
President of the College of Otolaryngology
Baja California College of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Tijuana Chapter.
Certificates
Documents that back his training
Click any certificate to view it in full.
2002
Physician and Surgeon
Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa
2007
Specialist in Otolaryngology
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
2007
Certificate of completion, Otolaryngology
National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER)
2008
Full member
Mexican Society of Rhinology and Facial Surgery
2008–2010
Sleep Medicine fellowship
University of California, San Diego
Valid 2022–2026
Certification in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
Mexican Board of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (CONACEM)
Continuing education
“Rhinoplasty has changed a great deal over the past decade. That keeps me studying so the results keep improving.”
Dr. Leonardo González Valenzuela
Human care
Medicine begins with science. Trust begins with listening.
“I take the time needed to listen to the symptoms, carry out a detailed examination and answer every question clearly.”
What a consultation looks like
- Detailed physical examination for the problem at hand.
- Laboratory, imaging and video endoscopy when required.
- Treatment based on current medical guidelines.
- Surgery only when needed, once medical options have been exhausted.
International patients
Bilingual care in Zona Río, minutes from the border.
Consultations in English and Spanish, in Tijuana's medical and financial district, inside Hospital Ángeles Tijuana.
Plan my visit to Tijuana
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Consultation in English and Spanish
Diagnosis and treatment plan explained in the patient's own language.
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Located in Zona Río, Tijuana
Hospital Ángeles Tijuana, Torre Naranja, suite 809, in the heart of the city.
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Assessment and follow-up
First consultation, any tests the doctor indicates, and scheduled follow-up visits.
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Payment methods and insurers
Cash, credit and debit cards, bank transfer and international cards.
Accepted insurers
GNP SegurosAXAMAPFREMetLife México
ZurichAllianzSeguros Monterrey
Confirm your policy coverage before your appointment by messaging on WhatsApp.
Location and contact
Hospital Ángeles Tijuana · Suite 809Take the first step towards a clear, personal assessment.
Care at Hospital Ángeles Tijuana, in the heart of Zona Río. Message us on WhatsApp to ask for information and arrange your consultation.
You can also call +52 664 635 1847 or write to drlgonzalezvalenzuela@gmail.com.
Hospital Ángeles Tijuana · Zona Río
Address
Hospital Ángeles Tijuana, Torre Naranja, 8th floor, suite 809. Paseo de los Héroes 10999, Zona Urbana Río Tijuana, Tijuana, B.C., 22010, Mexico.
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Appointments
By appointment. Book via WhatsApp or phone.
Languages
Care in English and Spanish