Bariatric Surgeon Profile - Guillermo Alvarez M.D.

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Guillermo Alvarez M.D.
www.EndoBariatric.com
112 Rodrigo Andalon St. Suite A
Piedras Negras
Phone: 1-866-MY-SLEEV
Fax: (888) 453-0791
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About Dr. Alvarez

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A highly skilled surgeon that specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Dr. Alvarez has specialized in bariatric surgery which he started early in his general surgery residency. He has worked in several hospitals in the USA, France and Mexico during his residency and dedicates his life in helping obese patients. Currently he is one of the leading surgeons in the continent performing the VSG procedure (Gastric Sleeve).

General Information

Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:	99
Minimum Age for Patients:	13
Maximum Age for Patients:	70
Surgery Types Performed:	Lap Band, AGB - Other, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Revision
Gall Bladder Removal:	Sometimes. If necessary. Depends on the case.

Memberships

SAGES

Clinical Experience

Laparoscopic Surgery:	8 Years Experience
Bariatric Surgery:	8 Years Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:	8 Years Experience

	Planned Start Date	Surgeries Performed To Date		Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
	Planned Start Date	Total Surgeries	Lap-to-Open Conversion	Avg. Currently Done Per Week	Years Experience With This Type	Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes)	Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
LAP-BAND^®
		1382		2	6	0 hour(s) 30 minutes	<24hrs
REALIZE Band
		377		2	1	0 hour(s) 30 minutes	<24hrs
Revisions
Lap		116		1	4	1 hour(s) 15 minutes	<48hrs
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
		1098		14	4	0 hour(s) 35 minutes	<48hrs

Education and Training

Medical School:	Universidad Antonoma de Nuevo Leon – Monterrey, Mexico (graduated 2000)
Residency:	Christus Meguerza Hospital of Monterrey – Monterrey, Mexico (finished 2006)
Fellowship:	Advced Laparoscopy- Christus-M High Spcecialty – Monterrey, Mexico (finished 2006)

Specialized Training:

Name:	Advanced Laparoscopy (Minimally Invasive Surgery)
Date:	Feb 2006
Training Covered:	Laparoscopy

Name:	Advanced Course on Morbid Obesity Surgery, France
Date:	June 2006
Training Covered:	Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Postgraduate Course Obesity Surgery by ACS
Date:	Oct 2005
Training Covered:	Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Bariatric Postgraduate Course by SAGES
Date:	May 2007
Training Covered:	Bariatric Surgery

Name:	Postgraduate Course Cleaveland Clinic Foundation
Date:	Feb 2008
Training Covered:	Bariatric Surgery

Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Alvarez as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:

Lawrence Hospital Center - Bronxville, NY
Piedras Negras Medical Center - Piedras Negras, Coahuila,
White River Medical Center - Batesville, AR

Diplomas and Certificates
Dr. Alvarez has registered the following diplomas and certificates with us:

ASC 2005
ACS 2006
Advanced Obesity Surgery Course
Chief resident Diploma
European Ins Bariatric Surg
General Surgery Diploma
Medicine diploma
Mexican Board Certification
Obesity Surgery training
SAGES postgrad course
Universty Diploma Gral surg
IFSO World Congree
IFSO Latin America
Cleveland Clinic Minimally Invasive
IFSO Europe
ACS2008
SAGES 2009
Complex Bariatric Cases 2009
MISS 2009
SAGES International Membership
ASMBS 2009
IFSO World Congress 2009

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