Guillermo Alvarez

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 4.98117942284 out of 5 with 1175 ratings

Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon Picture

18 yr in Bariatrics

18 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

18 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

100% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 11

Max Age of Patient is 75


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Brandi Carter
Patient Coordinator
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Rosie Flores
Patient Coordinator
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Lourdes Carranza
Personal Assistant

1175 Reviews for Guillermo Alvarez
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What a wonderful surgeon! He was extremely professional, kind, caring & informative. His staff is excellent. You can tell he loves what he does. I was nervous when I got there, but after talking to Dr. A. I felt much better! Rosie, Susan & Priscilla are excellent as well. He gives specific instructions for aftercare and even includes his e-mail address! I would go again in a heartbeat! Thanks Dr. Alvarez!

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I attended a support group and learned about the vsg and heard nothing but excellent things about DR. A and his staff. I am scheduled to have surgery on January 19th! I am really excited.

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I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his price and location. However, after working with Susan, and reading everyone's testimonials here, I am glad I made this choice. I am excited and happy about my choice! At the hospital, I felt immediately comfortable with him, and after the surgery, he was checking on us 3-4 times a day! rnrnGreat surgeon, I would recommend him for anyone getting a sleeve!

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I'm from Houston, TX and I had the LapBand surgery in July 2007. Choosing Dr. Alvarez, we sometimes call him \"Dr. A\", to perform the procedure was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He made the possibility of having the weight loss surgery a reality for me. After search and calling all over the country, Dr. A offered the most affordable surgery compared to anyone. This was really important to me because I don't have insurance and I needed other options to get this surgery. This was the first surgery I ever had, so naturally I was a little nervous at first. But after talking to Dr. Alvarez & his staff, any reservations I had were gone. Dr. Alvarez is very knowledgable, patient and explains the procedures so clearly. rnrnI drove to Eaple Pass, which only about 2 hours outside of San Antonio and the ride was amazing! My surgery was performed in the hospital there in Piedras Negras, MX, I stayed there in the hospital for just one day. The nurses didn't speak too much English but they were very helpful, friendly and understood when I needed something. The procedure was done laproscopically, meaning there were smaller incisions which results in a faster healing time. I was back to work in a few days, with no problems. Since then, my weight loss has been steady and I have had no problems whatsoever. He is all around one of the best bariatric surgeons and I will gladly recommend Dr. A to anyone who is considering weight loss surgery.

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Dr. Alvarez is a perfect “10”! My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was that he was very attentive and wanted to make sure he covered all the bases with not only me but with my fiancé who I brought with me as well. He took the time to answer all of our questions, and brought his Apple Laptop with him which contained all of my patient information. I never felt rushed or like a burden. Overtime, I would say that I just grew more comfortable with him. Dr. Alvarez is a good surgeon and a good man. You can tell that he loves what he does, and loves helping people. It is as if he was born specifically to do this type of work. Additionally, his entire staff Susan (coordinator), Rosie (driver), and the entire nursing staff are top notch individuals who care about Dr. Alvarez’s patients. An important thing to note is that he was trained in Europe and assisted in many surgeries before he began dong the VSG on his own, thus he has a lot of experience. While you won’t be getting your aftercare in Mexico, Dr. A makes sure that when you leave the hospital you have everything you need to give to your PCP (primary care physician); he sends you home with a folder that contains all of your vital information, the procedure that was done and how it was done as well as a form for your employer that details the weight restriction (5lbs-1st week, and then add 5lbs each additional, so 2nd week 10lbs) and also a sheet for your taxes if you decide to claim it. I want to emphasis that as a self-pay money was not an issue, safety and skill were my primary focus. I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his skill level and also because of what others on this website have said. I could have gone anywhere; I chose to go to Mexico because Dr. Alvarez was in Mexico. If he had been in France I would have gone to France to have him perform my surgery. The price tag was a bonus, but not the reason. If you have the opportunity to have Dr. Alvarez do your surgery you will be in very good, skilled hands. Check my profile for more info (I have a full recap) and feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the surgery.

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I had surgery with Dr Alvarez on Nov 13, 2007. While I was worried about going to Mexico for surgery, especially because I have heart disease (heart attack Feb '04), I wanted someone truly experienced in the VSG, and there were so many great comments about him on this board, I knew I couldn't go wrong. My experience was great, he spent alot of time prior to the surgery to answer any questions/address concerns, Rosie (his cousin and the driver) was just as sweet as could be and Priscilla (the nurse assigned to my care from 8 am-8pm) was absolutely awesome. The best of all was Susan (his office coordinator), she was the point of contact before and after the surgery, the person I went to (constantly) with my questions/concerns, and the person I still bother from time to time. I really haven't had any surgeries...this was it other than childbirth and the heart stent, but the care I received was second to none. Dr A. checked in on me several times a day and was always just a phone call away if I should need him. Customer service and patient satisfaction is #1 with him and all his staff, as evidenced by my experience. P.S. VSG is working great, very few side effects/problems, and down 24 lbs in six weeks!

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On a scale of 1-10. Dr. Alvarez is a 12.

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I had complete confidence and calm with my decision after reading so many wonderful reviews about Dr. Alvarez and his staff. My husband was nervous since I first mentioned the surgery and was even more so when I told him I had decided on Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. But he felt MUCH better after meeting and talking with Dr. A. He was so thorough and complete in telling us about the procedure, risks, aftercare, etc.rnSusan is absolutely wonderful! I can't imagine any office having anyone more concerned, competent and quicker to respond to phone calls or emails than Susan. Dr. A's cousin, Rosy, who drove us to and from San Antonio is a sweetheart, too.rnShe was so easy to talk to and helped make the 2+ hour trip coming and going much easier. Priscilla, is his newest employee - a private nurse who is with you alot in the hospital. She speaks English (the majority of the nurses don't) so she's a real PLUS to his team. rnI think one of the best things I can say to describe my experience is: THERE WERE NO SURPRISES which is a big plus to them. It just shows how thorough they are pre-surgery and have been just as much so post surgery.

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Dr. Alvarez and his staff were great. I can't say enough wonderful things about Susan, Rosie and Pricilla. My entire experience in Mexico was positive. Don't let the idea of \"Mexico\" scare you. The hospital was cleaner than most here and the attention your given is deffinitly better than you receive in the States. I will never regret my choice.

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Dr Alvarez and his whole team are everything and more that everyone says he is. Kindness radiates from his smile. There is kindness in the simplest touch. His team is professional, compassionate and very kind.rnDr A. is through in explaining the procedure, the before care, the after care, the diet to follow. I can't imagine there is a better surgeon out there who cares as much for his patients as Dr A does.rnDr A bedside manner was second to none, as was his competence with the knife.

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