A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Tamez obtained his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Upon completion of his surgical residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, Dr. Tamez obtained fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery & Bariatrics at Wake Forest University Medical Center in North Carolina. Dr. Tamez specializes in General Surgery using the latest minimally invasive techniques promoting faster recovery times and the best results.