Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

The best hospital and doctor. Highly professional. Very caring even after the surgery. Would do it all over again. The best doctor ever!!!

I’m 5’9”, 51 yrs old, and got up to 270 lbs. I have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetic. (All of these are weight / obesity-related) Ridiculous! I don't want to spend this entire review telling all the reasons to do it, I want to tell you why I chose Dr. Alvarez and his amazing staff at Endobariatric (Endobariatric.com)! I heard about Dr. A through a colleague who had the VSG done by Dr. A and raved about what a fantastic experience he had at Endobariatric. I researched this whole thing for about a solid month before I chose Dr. Alvarez. I read all the info and watch all the videos. I even attended a "free seminar" at another bariatric clinic here in TX. I could not find one single bad review on Endobariatric and Dr. A's team. The info on Endobariatric.com was very transparent and informative as to why Dr. Alvarez only does one type of Bariatric surgery (VSG), and the history behind it, and all the other versions of bariatric procedures (gastric by-pass, duodenum switch, lap band, etc.). My insurance does not cover any bariatric procedures of any kind. Based on my friend's experience and recommendation, I inquired at Endobariatric.com. I immediately got a response from Brandi Carter ([email protected]), who is not only an awesome coordinator, but she also a former patient of Dr. A, and is an awesome mentor and resource. I got a total, turn-key, "cash price" immediately from Brandi. The communication from start to finish was seamless. During my preliminary research (looking for a Dr.), I got a "cash-price" quote from another bariatric clinic in Texas and the cost (without insurance coverage) was about 3X higher! And, they WOULD NOT GIVE A TOTAL, FINAL PRICE. The price I was quoted by Endobariatric never changed from start to finish. No surprises, no extra invoices from other Drs, no unexpected expenses !, It was exactly what Brandi quoted. My wife, Julie, accompanied me and was very concerned about, not only traveling into Mexico but also, our safety during our stay. Now, she is Dr. A's biggest fan! She tells people, "Don’t sweat the Mexico thing! The Endobariatric facility is as nice as any resort and they treat you like royalty!" The hotel is on the top floor of the hospital, so you never even have to leave the property once your there (if you do not want to). However, our Concierge, Roman, shuttled my wife and me (and the rest of my sleeve sibling group) anywhere we wanted to go, and we never felt "unsafe" while we were out and about in the quaint little town of Piedras Negras. The day after my surgery, I felt awesome and was ready for a frozen margarita (virgin, of course for me, the good kind for Julie !) from El Senator! Then, we were off to the EndoSpa for some pampering! It was the safest, most professional first-class thing I’ve ever experienced. In closing, I haven’t met not one person yet that regrets doing the procedure or having it done by Dr. A! I’ve done every diet on earth. I could always lose 20-30Lbs every time. But as soon as I resume my “regular lifestyle” I gain it right back. Skinny people all say, “oh, you just have to change your Lifestyle, or change your habits”. Well heck !, If I could do that, I would have already done it! I wanted something permanent, that wouldn’t give up on me whenever I do. Honestly, before my friend highly recommended Dr. A, and had already done it with amazing results, I would have never dreamed of having this, or any surgery, done in Mexico. My experience at Endobariatric and with Dr. Alvarez has totally changed my perspective of "out-of-pocket" procedures here in the states and apprehensions of having them done elsewhere. The more you research Dr. A, the more times you will see this statement: "Dr. A saved my life!" He did mine! Dr. A is the best in the world at this! Listen to him and follow his pre-op and post-op recommendations, and get ready to have a new lease on life! I am 3.5 months post-op, down 63 lbs, (CW 207) and already off Cholesterol meds (the others are next !)

One of the best decisions I’ve made! Dr. Alvarez and his team were fantastic. My entire family thought I was crazy for even considering surgery, let alone traveling over 2,000 miles from home and out of the country to have it done. I was scared. But I didn’t have to be. Everything with Dr. Alvarez from start to finish exceeded expectations. If you have any hesitation, don’t, you’ll be in excellent hands.

There are no words to express how this was the best decision for my health I have ever made. I have dieted my whole life, including pills, obsessive working out, WW, doctor-supervised, no carbs, Whole 30, etc. If it came across my table, I was all in. Unfortunately, same applied to food. If it came across the table, it was all in as well. I never was really hungry, but also never really full. I have spent the last several years packing on weight, and hiding in my home, avoiding all things social, face-planting in to the couch due to lack of energy. The decision to have the surgery was after turning 51 and a lifetime of failed attempts, I had met a few friends who had quietly done this. They were way heavier to me (in my head, anyway) so I never thought I would qualify. I began researching....my doctor was all for, as was my husband and my 80 year old mom. I was like, DANG...maybe i am worse than i thought. I called my insurance. I even qualified for coverage. REALLY??? lol. Full denial coming to light of how bad I had let things get.
However checking into insurance, there were at least 6 months of hoops to jump through...including several appts with various doctors, monitored dieting, etc...which could have actually have lead to me falling under the line to qualify at the time of the actual procedure.
In January, one of my husband's friends was talking to my husband about his returning from Mexico and Dr. Alvarez. His wife had done this a couple years before. He said call and see about it, get it on the books. Next thing i knew, after some interview screening, I was booked to go in under a month.
Long story short, the facility was 5 star, the staff was friendly, engaging, professional. Dr. A is personable and present. This place has hotel suites built in so that you are never off-site during the visit. Also, being able to stay an extra day longer in setting allows peace of mind that everything is healing successfully. My travel person was able to go for a spa day (arranged and accompanied by a staff member who acts as a concierge for all the patients and families.) The night before we left, all the patients and companions hung out in room together, like a dorm party. Such a positive experience every step of the way. If i had gone the original route, I would still be waiting on the surgery to take place. And i would have still had all of my weight plus another 30 lbs for being in lockdown for 9 weeks.
Instead I am down about 30, clothes are fun again, my eating is completely under control, my energy is back. I feel like I have been given back my life. It is really emotional, y'all. Lol!
Unfortunately, I have avoided pics the last several years, and also people. So now that i am down about 30, most folks aren't even noticing, because they never saw me at my largest. But for the introvert side of me, I don't mind, just because the real reward at the moment is just enjoying their company again in person, and being happy in my own skin. I am only 3 months in, and if the weight loss stopped right now, it would have been completely worth it. However I still am supposed to keep losing weight for several more months, and with the added exercise I actually enjoy, I will be evolving for a while.
I told my people, if given the choice of doing this surgery at home or traveling to Mexico to be under Dr. Alvarez's care, there is no choice. I would 100% do it again, even if it was having to wait for him for six months. He is the definition of an expert in this area. His resumé is off the charts. God bless him in his continued efforts to change people's lives for the better.

Wonderful physician with the BEST bedside manner. Immaculate facilities. He provides all the information you would ever need, to EVERYONE through his website and videos, that I felt like I knew him before I ever met him. Best decision I’ve EVER made for myself.

I have struggled with obesity all of my adult life. After trying and failing at countless diets and programs I had resigned myself to being obese. I didn’t like the way I looked but i was mobile and otherwise in decent health. As I got closer to 40 that began to change. I developed sleep apnea and seemingly overnight my knees started aching with every step. In June 2019 I visited the doctor and learned I weighed 351 lbs. I was floored! I was skeptical of bariatric surgery but I had a friend who had great success and I was curious. We met for dinner just days after that doctors appointment and that is when I first learned of Dr Alvarez, my friend couldn’t say enough good things about him and his staff. Then he told me...Mexico! I was very apprehensive. I went home and did extensive research. What I learned changed my mind. I scheduled my surgery for January 30, 2020 and never looked back. Traveling to Mexico was super easy thanks to Dr Alvarez and his amazing driver, Rosey. The hospital, Endohosipal, is a beautiful, clean, state of the art building. The staff takes care of your and your companions every need. They make you comfortable and at ease from the first interaction. I truly can’t say enough good things about the hospital and the staff. Dr. Alvarez was so personal and caring. He makes himself available to his patients like no other doctor I have seen. He truly cares about people and their health and he radiates kindness. My gastric sleeve surgery was a breeze and I was shocked when I woke up and realized how good I felt for just having surgery. If you are considering a gastric sleeve you would be doing yourself a disservice by not considering Dr Alvarez. He is an A++ surgeon and man of integrity and love. I am three months post-op and I am so pleased with my results so far. I’m 70 lbs down, the pain in my knees and the sleep apnea is gone. I have a whole new lease on life, all thanks to Dr. A and he team!

The very best decision of my life. Dr. A is the real deal he and his staff saved my life! I'm absolutely one of the luckiest person alive. If you've tried everything to lose weight, take the first step and reach out to Dr. A and his wonderful team.

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his staff, amazing! From the very first contact as I began exploring their facility stood out light years beyond other facilities in Mexico, (and the U.S. for that matter).
My surgery was March 21st 2020, feeling better every day, as of this post April 25th 2020, I've let go of 52 lbs! and feel like I am no longer the one everyone looks upon with judgment.
I will always be grateful to the Lord for leading me to Dr. A. Truly a hero in my book!

best thing I have ever done for myself. these are the best people to have this surgery with! Great experience!

I am very thankful that a co-worker recommended this surgery and Mr. Alvarez for this procedure. It was a great experience from the moment you are on their website getting information, thru the end of the process even with follow up. I am barely hitting my 3 month mark from my surgery date, and I have been extremely happy with the results to date. It is definitely a change of life style, do not think it is an easy solution or way out for weight loss, it is a great tool.