Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

Dr. Alverez is very nice and puts you to ease when very first meeting him. Everyone in his office is very nice and helpful. I would rate him a 10 out of 10. His bedside manner and surgical competence are both great. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to have VSG surgery.

HE WAS THE BEST DOCTOR i HAVE EVER SEEN. I went to Mexico by myself and every thing worked like it was supposed to. Dr Alvarez has a wonderful staff.I remain a big fan. I have had no complications. If I have a question I call his office and they answr all my questions. Since I am a diabetic he explained everything to me. I can recommend him without quaifications.

First of - reading all the reviews and testimonials about Dr. Alvarez on here and his video channel really set the bar high for my expectations of him. Every single testimonial I read about him really gave you the idea that he is a phenomenal doctor and person. Meeting him, I was not disappointed in the slightest. He was so friendly right off the bat, and never once did I feel uncomfortable. I instantly trusted him to safely get me through surgery, and he did - with much success. His whole staff is incredible! If you decide to work with them, you'll meet his incredible coordinator Susan - I fell in love with her friendliness from our first conversation. I called and called with the tiniest questions and she was ALWAYS available to answer them - no matter how minuscule they seemed to me. The whole hospital staff was also so approachable; One of the nurses that stood out the most is Christie - even though it wasn't a problem for me, she spoke English very well and was able to calm my nerves right beforehand. Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Rosales, the entire nursing staff, and Susan, of course, instantly made me feel so at ease with such a major procedure. rnrnDr. A practicing his field in Mexico should be of no concern - he knows what he is doing! I lost 21lbs on my pre-op diet and 65 lbs post-op, which will be 3 months as of October 6. Totaling a loss of 86lbs in 4 months. I'd say I'm pretty happy with my results, and it'll only get better from here!rnrnI researched high and low for a good surgeon that I'd feel confident about. Through the entire process, I never once doubted that Dr. A and his staff genuinely cared about their patients. Choosing to go through with the procedure and choosing this surgeon in particular go hand in hand with one of the best decisions I've made thus far.

Dr. Alvarez and his his nurse Susan were great to work with throughout the entire experience. Susan provided all the information I needed to make an informed decision regarding my WLS choice. When I did meet Dr. Alvarez, I immediately felt relaxed. He listed to my concerns, addressed my fears and explained everything that was happening. He has a great aftercare program. I am an RN in the United States. I have worked with many different physicians. I would pick Dr. Alvarez hands down when it comes to explaining the procedure, bedside manner, surgical knowledge and approachability. My only complaint would be the lack of English speaking staff in the facility where the procedure was performed.

I had VSG surgery with Dr. Alvarez on July 30th, 2009. I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his extensive professional training, experience, proximity to Dallas, positive patient reviews, and price. I admit I was nervous about having surgery in Mexico and then returning to the U.S. without being physically closer to my surgeon. My fears were groundless and I am convinced that this was the best decision of my life. The whole process went off without a hitch and my recovery was amazingly easy. Eagle Pass is an 8 hour drive from Dallas (this is the city where patients are picked up and then driven across the border for surgery). I had surgery on a Thursday and drove myself home on Saturday without any problems. My recovery has been amazingly easy. I have lost alomost 25 lbs since my surgery and feel healthier than I have in a long time. I am begining a new chapter in my life with so many more opportunities because I don't have to worry about my self-image, diabetes, or heart disease. I have talked with a couple of people who had their surgery in Dallas that had serious complications that I never had to worry about. If you are consideng surgery with Dr. Avarez, I whole-heartedly recommed him and his staff. They are very accessible after surgery to answer any questions that arise. They do such a good job of providing post-op information that most questions are answered (I just asked for additional protein drink recipies)!rnIt is no surprise that Dr. Alvarez is the keynote speaker for the upcoming OH event in Dallas!! Congrats Dr. A!!! See you there!

My surgeon was Dr. Guillermo Alvarez from Piedras Negras, excellent doctor, very professional since I first met him. When I first went to talk to him for orientation I had doubts about the surgery, he explained to me everything that there is to know about this type of surgery, he made me feel very comfortable with him and very sure of the surgery. All his staff is very friendly and very professional they were always aware of what I need it the day of the surgery including him, I thought that I was going to be in pain all day, but it didn't feel like that, all went very well and by the next week I was ready to go to work. This is to the persons that wants to have a change in their lives, I recommend Dr. Guillermo Alvarez his is the best doctor.

I had VSG surgery performed by Dr. Alvarez on 8/17/09. When I met with Dr. A in his office, I was very comfortable talking to him. He makes you feel like a person, not some object or number. He went over all the paperwork and answered all my questions and concerns. Dr. A has strict rules for aftercare that he stresses before the surgery. He is very professional and caring.rnAnd yes ladies, he is very charming and handsome. The surgery went smoothly, no complications. Dr. A has an execellent surgical competence, and bedside manner. I was nauseated after surgery, medications were given promptly to alleviate the nausea. I slept most of the first day, but the next day I was up and dressed and walked several times, no pain or soreness, which really surprised me. Dr. A performed the swallow test and I passed, no problems. I really wanted to go home at that point, but Dr. A thought it was best if I stayed another night. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone wanting to get the VSG. I am so happy I looked on Obesityhelp.com and found him. He has received a huge amount of nice reviews. This is one of the best decisions I have made in my life time. rnI would like to thank Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Rosales, Susan-coordinator, Rosy-driver, Christina-nurse, and all the staff at the hospital. These are a great bunch of people and they help you through the whole process.rn

My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was that he was very kind, down to earth, experienced & educated... that made me feel very comfortable. Over time, my impression of him did not change; he is trustworthy thru & thru. His office staff were so friendly, helpful, sweet & funny (Susan, Rosie, Cristina, Dr. Rosales & all the nursing staff). There was nothing I didn't like about him. Future patients should know that they are in good hands with Dr. Alvarez. He emphasizes aftercare; clear instructions on medications, vitamins, diet, etc. He gave me his direct contact info, inviting me to ask any questions I may have after surgery, which I very much appreciate. He has a very detailed, structured aftercare program that's outlined in a printable booklet. I rate Dr. Alvarez 10 out of 10. His surgical competence & bedside manner were both great. I have had no complications & no pain since having the vsg surgery. The God's honest truth is, I feel as though the universe moved for me to find Dr. Guillermo Alvarez & I have been blessed!

I had VSG surgery on 8/17/09. When I first met with Dr. Alvarez in his office, he put all my fears to rest. I was instantly comfortable about the surgery, because he makes you feel like a friend. I have never delt with a doctor that I trusted as much as Dr. Alvarez.He is extremely professional and a good guy. rnIn my opinion, Dr. Alvarez is an excellent surgeon and has great a bedside manner. Lots of doctors could learn from him. rnDr. Alvarez visits your room no less than 3 to 4 times a days while you are in the hospital and he always makes you feel good. My surgery went well, no complications at all. I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone wanting to get the VSG. Having weight loss surgery is a very emotional time for all of us that have struggled most of our lifes with weight issues and I would like to thank Dr. Alvarez and his staff for making this experience as worryfree and carefree as possible. They are a great bunch of people.This is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life and if I had it to do all over again with Dr. Alvarez I would do it a 1000 times but I would do it sooner!rn Posted on 08/23/2009

Hi,rnMy name is Jacque and, I have had the wonderful pleasure to have Dr. Alvarez as my surgeon. I felt so comfortable when I met him. He really cares about his patients and takes all the time you need to answer any questions. His staff was great! I had the VSG surgery on August 11, 09. This was the greatest decision of my life. I was so impressed with my treatment at the hospital in Piedras Negras, Mexico. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone. Their instructions as to what I needed to do after the surgery were great! I never felt as though I was alone. Any questions I had were quickly answered. They have a wonderful aftercare team. I gladly give Dr. Alverez and his staff a 10.