Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

04/07/2009 02:08 PMrnMy name is Sonia and I had the lap band surgery on 03-19-09 in Piedras Negras, Coah Mexico with Dr. Guillermo Alvarez. I wouldn't recommend anyone other than Endobariatric.com with Dr Alvarez he is the best bariatric surgeon that I came across in my 2 years of searching for a physcian. The experience I had with him and his staff will never be compared to any physician or hospital here in the states. He makes someone feel at ease and at home. You can sit and meet him face to face without having to go through 10 other people to meet your doctor. He gives you his e-mail address so you can ask him questions and he will respond to you right back. Now what doctor here in the states allows you to do that? That's right none!!! I can’t stop talking about him to my co-workers and friends about the professionalism and friendliness that was directed to me and my family by Dr. Alvarez and his staff. People tend to be very skeptical about having surgery in Mexico; believe me I know 2 women that had the surgery here in the states and both have had infections and slippage of their bands and to top it off there surgeries were covered by their insurance company. One of them was hospitalized for months due to an infection. It can happen anywhere. I had to pay for my surgery cash and it is the best investment that I have ever done, every penny of it has been well worth it. I am only 2 1/2 weeks into my surgery and have lost 15 lbs in 14 days. I lost 16 lbs in 3wks prior to surgery while on liquid; a total of 29 lbs in a little more than a month. I felt so confident with Dr. Alvarez with his experience and knowledge about bariatric surgery I was 110% sure that he was the ideal surgeon to perform this surgery that would change my life for ever. If anyone is considering bariatric surgery please consider Dr Alvarez at endobariatric.com he is the BEST!!!! — sxnunciornrn

Hi my name is Yvette De Leon. I had my the gastric sleeve surgery on February 3, 2009 on my sons 12th birthday. It was the greatest decision I have every made for myself. I have now lost 54 pounds and have so much energy. Dr. Alvarez was the best and his staff was amazing. I was very scared about going into Mexico, but it was very easy to go and come back and Rosie was very nice. Rosie is the lady that will take you into Mexico and bring you back to the United States. The day I had my surgery I was up and about three hours after surgery. I did so well that they remove the IV the very next day. I will say that my recovery has been remarkable, but I think it has to do that I followed my 2 week diet to a tee. When I got to Dr. Alvarez's office I had lost 20 lbs. Dr. Alvarez still email's me and answers any questions that I need answers to. You will not find a better doctor and staff anywhere.

This guy is awesome. He is friendly and seemed to be interested in me and my future not just my insurance plan or wallet size. He discussed not only the procedure with me but also what I might have to look out for and what I could do to make things easier in the future. And that was in the first hour after I met him. He was constantly checking on me and the other patients. We each had our own room that was decked out with nice furniture a computer and the works. His staff was great and the nurses that took care of me were all real sweet. I cant really say there was anything I didn't like, His English was excellent better than mine in fact and his attitude was great. Even though it is a very quick operation and hospital time he made me feel welcome and like i was not at all a burden even if i required more time than expected. He expressed the importance of aftercare and the do and do not as much as he could, even letting us know the bad things that could happen if we didn't listen. When it came to risks of surgery I never even bothered asking, his record spoke for its self the man is like a magician with a scalpel. An excellent doctor/surgeon better than anything i have ever and i mean EVER been to here in the states. Mater in fact i will probably ask him for his opinion if i ever decide to have another major surgery. This thing suggests I say something at least one thing negative because no one can be 100% positive and the best at what they do. So I have decided that the jello sucked and the apple juice was terrible. it was nasty and thick so ask for a different flavor or if you can take your own.

My first impresssion of Dr. Alvarez was that he seemed to be very "human" in his bedside manner. That's something that is very uncommon for me especially since I work as a Registered Nurse here in the States.

He was very patient and reassuring in his explanations and his partner Dr. Rosales was also a comfort and easy to talk to. After my pre-op consultation, I felt completely at ease, my questions were answered without fail. I was at ease at the hospital. The staff was very accomodating although there was a language barrier. This was remedied by the Spanish/English translation program that had been saved on the computer in our room. We also had a translation sheet of phrases provided earlier in my surgical packet.

My sister and I were provided an environment that we felt completely safe in. I have no hesitation in saying that I would return to Mexico and Dr. Alvarez again if I had it to do all over again!

After doing quite a bit of reasearch I decided that Dr. Alvarez would be the best surgeon for me!! I knew the monment that I met Dr. Alvarez and his staff that I had made the right decision for myself! The whole team made me feel at ease from the first moment that them. He answered every question that my mother and I asked him. He is such a warm, caring, and friendly person. I would recommend Dr. Alvarez and his team to anybody! Everything was great, the hospital is older, but all the staff at the hospital are friendly and it's extremely clean, and the area is safe.

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. rnI 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 were there 4 times. Once at 8:30 in the evening. Before we were released he went thru our eating time lines. Also making sure to answer any questions. In fact he gave us his cell number we can reach him anytime, even now after surgery. I would give Dr Alverez an A+ rnWell at 5 months out I hit my personal weight goal. My body though has a mind of its own and I have continued to lose. I am now at 100 pounds down. I am thrilled! Dr. Alverez is my hero!

My first impression was a lasting impression. He is a very sweet, caring doctor. His staff was great expecially Dr. Rosales (I think that is how it is spelled), Rosie and Susan. Without these people I don't know what he would do.LOL I decided to go the surgery alone and although I was a little scared to go alone, upon arriving there I was very comfortable and would do it again by myself. Truly as I look back, I am glad I did this on my own, its a new experience that I Have and the others would have been bored watching me recouperate. THey are amazing and make you feel so at ease. The town is beautiful and any other surgeries, cosmetic wise will be done in Mexico as well. I could not have asked for a better Dr. and Staff and I definately give them a 15 out of 10!!!!!! Would recommend to anyone.

Where do I begin...First, I want everyone to know that I did several months of extensive research before I decided on Dr. Alvarez as my VSG surgeon. I researched long hours, trying to find anything negative..of course, I could not find one negative issue regarding Dr. Alvarez or his staff. I already felt confident by the time I arrived in Piedras Negras for my surgery on March 23, 2009. I met with both Dr. A and Dr. R prior to having my pre-op labs completed. Everything was positive and I was absolutely ready for surgery. Christina (Dr. A's nurse) took me over to the hospital for chest x-ray and lab work. I was amazed at how soon afterwards I was ready and on my way to the OR..which I remember nothing past getting my happy juice! The next thing I knew, I was awake and in my suite. I felt great..no pain, no nausea. I rested a few hours and then started walking the hallways with my sleeve sister, who had her surgery immediately following mine. We both felt fine and were amazed we were walking the hallways so soon! The next day was my leak test and all went well! I was shocked to see my tiny, tummy! Afterwards, back to the suite for more resting and walking. The doctors and nurses cater to your every need and the pain is managed so well, that it's hard to believe you have had major surgery. From the time I arrived to even now, the care has not ceased by Dr. Alvarez or his staff. They have continued to check on me and I have emailed him with any and all concerns that have come up since surgery. It is with 100% confidence that I would recommend Dr. Alvarez and his staff to anyone looking to have the lap band or VSG surgeries. Your expectations will be met, if not exceeded. Everything is done completely professional, including the aftercare instructions and packet you are given to take home. Thanks Dr. A and your staff for an uneventful surgery and recovery!rnDW

I have researched long and hard to find the right one. I have never heard anything bad about Dr. A. My Gyn Dr. had even heard of him with nothing negative to say. only good. rnrnSusan has been very easy to reach. Always very pleasant talk to. she has been such a wonderful resource. The process has been very easy as well. I've been very pleased so far.rnrnFirst impression of Dr. A?.....smells great :) rnrnHow did my impression change?..... He was very meticulous, caring, giving, down to earth, conscienscous, and very excited about his profession and helping people.rnrnHis office and staff are very nice, staff very helpful.rnrnThere was nothing not to like.rnrnNot to be concerned about having the surgery with him in Mexico. It was all so well worth it. Not even the money being the issue, but the care recieved by Dr. A and his associate physician. rnrnHe did emphasize the importance of aftercare and sticking to the guidelines he had given me. His confidence in my wellbeing at discaharge was very reassurring to me.rnrnI would rate him at 10++++ overall. I would say that his competence as a surgeon educated in this procedure was the most important part to me but he also has one of the best bed side manners I have seen.rnrnSusan called me after I had been discharged to check on me, she has always been great and continues to be.rnrnRosie, well what can you say. She is just as wonderful as can be. Very comforting and makes you feel well taken care of. She has an important part of setting up the hotels, and making sure everyone is picked up at the appropriate times. She coordinates everything very well. rnrnGod bless each and everyone of these people. rnrnUpdate: My one year surgiversary is just around the corner! It has been 11.5 months since my surgery and I couldn't be happier. I have been at goal since around the last of October. I have never felt better. I no longer have any of the problems I previously lived with everyday. My diabetes is completely resolved. I have not had one dose of Insulin since the night of my surgery. My blood pressure is normal with no medication. I weigh 136lbs. I wear a size 6 with some 4's. When I met Dr. A he siad, You are going to be tiny. I never ever thought that would describe me. Now my 15 y/o son calls me tiny. My relationship with my children is better (I am a more active mom), my husband and I are as tightly bound together as ever. rnrnDr. A has always been very easy to talk with. I hear back from him after an email within a couple hours. Speaking as a nurse, this is far different than any physician I have dealt with here in the U.S. I am so thankful and blessed. I would deffinitely do it again if I had to. I never has any complications. Thank you Dr. A!!!!! I am blessed.

At first I was nervous...I'll admit it. I had to do lots of research on OH to be comfortable with my decision to go to Mexico and use Dr. Alvarez. It was with testimonies like your reading now that allowed me to tell my family of my decision with confidence. rnIt was a great decision. I was accompanied by my husband. He put all his faith in me that I had thought this through. We arrived in San Antonio, and like clockwork, our journey effortlessly began. We met Dr. Alvarez and his nurse Christine the next morning. Dr. A. was very calm, didn't appear rushed. He reviewed my medical history, reviewed the risks/benefits and did a great job putting me at ease. Just before walking over to the hospital, I told him, should something not go right, or just feel wrong, just close me up. I needed to be here for my three babies more than I needed to be thin. He assured me he would look out for me as if I were his little sister. That was so sweet of him.rnAfter the surgery, I was in very little pain. You can tell he is very gentle with you in the OR. While recovering my husbands gout acted up and he could barely hobble to the bathroom. Dr. A. so generously wrote him a prescription and directed him to the pharmacy. He was better by the next morning. What other doctor would do that for a visitor?? Either his associate Dr. Rosales or Dr. A himself visited very often. I felt that I was well cared for. I can't emphasize how much I like Dr. A. and his practice. I also like that his nurse, Susan, is only an e-mail away. She usually responds within 30 minutes. rnIf you are considering this surgeon know that you will be in good hands.rn