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Photo of Guillermo Alvarez M.D. 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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Affiliations
LAP-BAND Realize Band SAGES
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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.

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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
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
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