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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, Coah.
Phone: 1-866-MY-SLEEV
Fax: (888) 453-0791
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Pam P.
Amarillo, TX
I had my surgery on August 23, 2008. I have lost 29 lbs. I was so very impressed with Dr. A and his staff. I had done extensive research and tried to get my insurance to pay. There was no way. THe cheapest I found in the US was 12000 for the sleeve. I contacted them and they were not real warm and fuzzy. SO I contacted Dr. A. Susan contacted me with in 24 hours and with in 3 days my surgery was scheduled. I had to wait for an check to come in from my fathers IRA and I recieved it a week before my surgery. Tey were very patient in waiting for me. Rosy the driver was an excellant tour guide and got to love her coach bag :) Dr. A and Dr. Gabe were absolutely adorable (my mother kept flirting with the very happily married Dr. A) He was completely fluent in english as was his... [Click here for more]
   Posted on 09/04/2008
Charles R.
Bonita Springs, FL
Finally, a date- 7/24/08, and it isn't coming soon enough! What can I say about Dr. A. and Dr. Gabriel that hasn't already been said? I could care less about the facility; I would fly anywhere to have this man operate on me again. The recovery was more mentally challenging than physically, and there are simply not enough words in the English language to describe the compassion, care, and grace he shows every patient. Dr. Alvarez is simply the best!    Posted on 08/30/2008
Leslie M.

I am so grateful to Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Rosales for doing my revision from a lap band to a VSG. I had been working with a doctor here in Ohio, and I got approval from my insurance company, Aetna. But at the last minute I decided to go with Dr. Alvarez instead because he had so much more experiance with revisions. I'm so glad I did. Dr. Alvarez was able to do it smoothly and in one surgery. On the x-ray afterward the stomach looked perfectly stitched. My incisions are small and healing perfectly. Also, I think Aetna will pay for the surgery in Mexico. I don't have a check in hand yet, but when I do I'll post to the message board.    Posted on 08/30/2008
Robin R.
CO
I had a wonderful experience in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez and his staff. I will echo the many supporters here to say that he is kind, informative and will put you at ease immediately. I never considered going the insurance route because the surgeons here in Colorado are just getting started with the VSG procedure. I didn't want to be someone's 25th, 50th or even 100th patient: I wanted a ton of experience and I found it in Dr. Alvarez. The nursing care was amazing: pure clockwork. These gals - - some who spoke some English, others not - - came in every one to two hours with meds for pain and nausea. I never needed to ask and frankly, after surgery I had very little pain and zero nausea, but it was so reassuring to get this high level of care. Dr. A also visited more regularly than... [Click here for more]
   Posted on 08/27/2008
Brandy B.
Its been 18 days since surgery I have lost a total of 21 pounds and 7 inches!!! I am looking foward to Flying back to see Dr Alvarez for my first fill and visiting all of his patients in the hospital!! I am pround of my doctor and Susan for their tireless dedication to helping those like me have an outstanding life. Thank you Dr. Alvarez and Susan I love my band!! Brandy psychmajor1975@yahoo.com    Posted on 08/25/2008
Annie H.
Mexico, YES! Thank you doctor A. You and your staff changed my life forever. I drove 700 miles (ALONE) on a Friday. I had the lapband on Saturday and drove home Sunday. I've lost 21 lbs within 35 days. I would not suggest the long drive alone. However, I would recommend anyone that's thought about the Lapband, Go for It! "life's too short". Safe and Satisfactory..    Posted on 08/23/2008
Rachel B.
Tucson, AZ
Dr. A's first impression upon me was that of a very personable, caring physician who loves his job, and it only strengthened. Christy, his nurse, was available to us anytime we needed her between 8-6. After 6pm, the docs make one to two more rounds checking in on their patients. The hospital is old, but as a nurse, I can honestly tell you it is CLEANER than any hospital I have ever worked in, including so called 'Magnet' hospitals. The rooms are nice, but our beds were quite uncomfortable. I'm certain it was a mixture of my body discomfort and hard beds, but it really makes you appreciate both the hotel beds, and your own!!! Nurses check on you regularly throughout the night and will dispense pain and nausea meds as you need them, don't be stoic & afraid to ask! Keeping pain... [Click here for more]
   Posted on 08/21/2008
Kaye M.

I was very impressed with Dr Alverez, very sweet and caring man. I unfortunately have Lupus and arrived for my surgery in a full blown rash that was across my breasts and on my stomach.I feared that I wouldn't be able to get the surgery. Well he calmed my fears and took me second so he could inject something for the rash in IV. Surgery went well hardly any bruising.I'm healing up beautifully. Dr. A's staff is wonderful, with you all the way. Keeping in touch before and after surgery. I was a little nervous about going to Mexico, but I have to tell you it was an awsome experience. The hospital was very clean, in fact I did a white glove test on some moulding in the hallway. Not a speck of dust could I find. The Dr's come to see you at least 3 times a day and I think one day they... [Click here for more]
   Posted on 08/21/2008
Dorothy C.
Avondale Estates, GA
Dr. Alvarez was everything I expected: kind, friendly, and caring, but most important an excellent surgeon. He never seemed rushed when he was with me. When I had questions, he answered them openly and honestly and backed up his answers with facts based on his experience, as did Dr. Gabriel, his anesthesiologist, who was excellent as well. Susan, his patient liaison, is beyond helpful; she always responds promptly by email or phone and answers all questions thoroughly. Rosy, the van driver, is sweet and friendly and easy to be with. The nurses were gentle, attentive, and very good at what they did. Even though some of their methods are different than U.S. nurses, I always felt they took all sanitary precautions. Christina, the English-speaking day nurse, is a gem. Dr. Alvarez... [Click here for more]
   Posted on 08/12/2008
Phyll H.
Dayton, OH
Thankyou Dr. A !!! You and your entire staff are a 100 in my book. Forget about the 10 !! I can sum it up in one word-- Outstanding !!!    Posted on 08/07/2008
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