Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

I'm like everyone else on this page. I have been overweight my entire life. I've gone up and down the scales. I have wanted to have surgery for a long time but insurance would never cover it. My sister suggested I try Mexico. My first reaction was a resounding No! It's way too dangerous. She told me she knew of some fellow nurses who went and had great results so I decided to do some research. I read and read and read. The more I read there was one surgeon I kept coming back to and that was Dr. Guillermo Alvarez. I could not find one negative word about this man. Believe me.. I tried. My husband and I decided to contact
him. I spoke with his assistant Susan and liked her from Hello. I filled out my medical information and emailed it. Before the day was out Dr. A. sent a video email back to me. He was talking directly to me. That got an A+ from me! My decision was made. We made all of the necessary arrangements and set our date.
The big day finally arrived. I can tell you from my heart that I have never been treated better from the moment my husband and I
arrived. Dr. A. and his staff are phenomenal! My surgery was successful with very little pain. I had a small hernia that he repaired as well. The weight is melting off! The hospital was spotless. I could almost see myself in the floor tiles. The nurses were great. Dr. Alvarez is not only a great surgeon but a very fine man who cares deeply for his
patients. He is always assessable to his patients even years later. He answers all of my crazy questions even if I've asked him the same ones before. Lol. The Facebook support group is wonderful. The support and encouragement is like no other.. I absolutely love his patient assistant Brandi!! Listen people! I can't praise this man and his staff enough for the experience they gave me. If you are considering bariatric sleeve surgery you should seriously consider Dr. Guillermo Alvarez!!!!

Amazing experience! I was treated with the utmost care. From the time I landed in Texas, Dr. Alvarez had a driver waiting on me to take me to the hotel (Holiday Inn Express) in Mexico. The town where the hotel was absolutely safe. Actually, the hotel in Mexico was NICER than the hotel Dr. Alvarez put me up in San Antonio, TX. And the hotel in San Antonio was not bad at all.

The surgery was done in no time. I closed my eyes and 5 mins later I was woke and wondering if they actually performed the surgery. NO PAIN. NO DISCOMFORT. I was up and walking one hour after the surgery. The nurses on his staff gave me round the clock care. Top Notch staff!!

The next day after the surgery, I was walking around with extreme ease and better than the day before.

Four weeks after the surgery, and I was doing great. I felt like a million dollars the day after the surgery. I am sleeping so good that I am waking up before the alarm clock. I am getting good REM sleep every night. I am down 20 lbs... clothes are literally falling off me. I am not winded climbing stairs. Bending over to pick up something from the floor is effortless... tying my shoes in the sitting position and getting up from a low chair or sofa is also effortless.

People have seen me and are inquiring about the surgery and Dr. Alvarez. My cousin that was with me has scheduled to get it done. He is eligible to have it done for free through his insurance company. However, he said, "...although I can get it done for free, it wont be Dr. Alvarez..." He chose to pay out of pocket to ensure that Dr. Alvarez does his surgery. So, we will be back there in July 2017.

Dr. Alvarez has perfected the technique so much so that I literally felt no pain since the surgery. I go to see my primary care to determine if I need to continue to take blood pressure and cholesterol medicine. I am NOT taking any more diabetes medicine.

Lastly, I had my concerns coming to Mexico to get the surgery done. I will tell you with absolute certainty, there is nothing to fear. Dr. Alvarez is not only one of the best in the world, he makes you feel like you are a long time friend. His English is PERFECT as if it were his native language. It is almost as if he were the kid from the neighborhood that you grew up with and became a doctor.

Best decision I made in my life thus far, hands down.

I would do the surgery all over again with Dr. A!!! He and his entire staff were wonderful!!! Not one problem and they always answer any questions I might have.

I had my gastric sleeve surgery done on 4/3/2017 and I am doing well. I was hesitant about traveling to Mexico to have surgery, but I had two friends that went to Dr. Alvarez before me and I was able to watch their progress after surgery. I was amazed! I work in the medical field and I can tell you that I have never received as good of care as Dr. Alvarez and his team provided for me!! I have never received that kind of care here in the United States. I have lost 34lbs since surgery and I am doing well. If you are considering bariatric surgery, please let me highly recommend Dr. Alvarez and his amazing team at Endobariatric.com!!!

I am so happy with my choice of using Doctor, and Surgeon Dr. Alvarez in Piedras Negras Mexico - Endobariatric. The best decision I made 100%. Due to my husband's work situation, I ended up going alone. I had nothing to worry about; Dr. Alvarez and his team took excellent care of me. Prior to leaving, they made sure I had my itinerary and travel accommodations in order. Upon arriving to Piedras Negras by shuttle, I felt very safe; the stores and restaurants are very clean, and the people are very friendly too. I didn't see any shenanigans out on the streets either. I am so glad I made my decision to be seen by Dr. Alvarez 24 hour care from the hospital to the hotel. If I had to do it all over again I would. I had surgery March 21st and as of today I am 28lbs down. Surgery went very well and quick..my incisions healed nicely, easier than my gallbladder surgery I had in the states a few years back. Thank you Dr. Alvarez!

Having Dr. Alvarez perform my VSG was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Both Dr. Alvarez and his staff are exceptional at what they do. The truly treat you like family when you are there. There is no question they cannot answer. From the moment you book your appointment you are given information about the surgery, the staff, the location, the hotels...I mean everything! The care does not stop once you return home either. I traveled alone to Piedras Negras for my surgery and I was nervous and scared to go alone but everyone at Endobariatrics took me under their wing and took the best care of me I could ask for. My recovery was great! I wasn't nervous for long.
If you are on the fence about this process or what doctor to chose, do yourself a favor and chose Dr. Alvarez and the Endobariatric team. I would chose Dr. Alvarez over and over again!

I am from West Texas and I traveled the 3 hours to Piedras Negras for VSG surgery with Dr. Alvarez and his Endobaratric team. I will say that I was just fine when we first arrived. The hotel and staff were very nice. Once checked in my husband and I decided to walk down several blocks on each side of the hotel to see what there was to look at or do. The area was not very tourist friendly. Once back at the hotel we had the Meet and Greet later that evening and all my questions and concerns were addressed. The morning of surgery we arrived at the hospital. I was very nervous because it was not the hospital that was shown in the videos or any of the paperwork. The hospital was old and in an older part of town. Upon entering however it was clean and the staff friendly. I was almost to the point of not having the surgery when the nurses reassured me and just sedated me. When I woke up I was not too sore however I was very sick. I don't take to anesthesia well and I had a hard time getting it out of my system. The day I was released back to the hotel I felt much better. We were taken to the Mexican Market where we were able to purchase things to take back to our family. The entire time in the Endo Van we were cared for, the drivers were always courteous and nice. The nurses went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were addressed. Especially Anali,,, She is awesome!. Dr. Alvarez and his coordinator Susan have always been there for me before and even now several weeks after surgery and I never wait long for them to respond to my e-mails. I highly recommend Endobariatrics for your surgery. I didn't have to jump thru hoops, I didn't have to try diet after diet or see any shrinks to make sure I could do the surgery or have insurance cover it. The cost was reasonable and I was able to finance thru HAF, thanks to the links on Dr. Alvarez's page! Overall it wasn't a scary or bad experience. I was more afraid of the anesthesia than anything else but I NEVER once felt unsafe or in harms way.

I can not say enough to express how wonderful my weight loss surgery with endobariatrics was. The first thing I did was to email inquiry about WLS with Dr. Alvarez, which was sent at almost midnight on a Friday, to which I received a call from Susan the next morning to answer my questions. I was shocked at how quickly she responded to me. I then filled out a detailed questionnaire and submitted it to Dr. Alvarez and on SUNDAY he sent me a video email detailing my questionnaire and that I was a candidate. I was impressed at how on a weekend they were so quick to respond to me and get me the information I needed.

I then poured over every article I could find, review and watched the #AskDrA show on youtube for hours and by Tuesday I knew without a doubt I trusted this Doctor and his team. The coordinated everything for me. All I had to do was get my airfare and set a date! When I arrived in San Antonio Rosi picked me up at the airport and drove me across the border and was a gem who told me that she has been with Dr A since he started Endobariatrics and what a wonderful surgeon he is.

Upon arriving in Piedras Negras and getting settled the surgical team came to the hotel to meet us and answer any questions we may have had. That was so valuable. I had any lingering anxiety completely GONE after that. They took time out of theirs and their families lives that evening to come and put our minds at rest and make sure we felt like we knew them.

The next morning and surgery went without a hitch. They were all kind, attentive and made me comfortable and relaxed. Before the surgery they came in to give me my IV and put something in it to relax me and the next thing I knew I was waking up and surgery was over. I had mild nausea and they immediately gave me something for it. After that I didn't have any more nausea and very minimal discomfort. I was up walking around and smiling!

They continued to check me often until I left two days later and made sure that everything was healing properly which reassured me and helped me to just relax and let my body heal. I will be forever grateful to Dr Alvarez and his entire team for a wonderful experience and for their exceptional medical expertise. I put my life in their hands and they cared for me better than I have ever been cared for. So happy I chose Endobariatrics and am part of their family now!

Going to Mexico to see Dr Alvarez was one of the best experiences you could ask for. The group of doctors and staff are 2nd to none that you would find in the US or anywhere. The doctors and staff answer any questions you have both while you are in Mexico and after you get home. They truly are always there for you in this process. The surgery truly was a breeze. 2 hours after I was out I was up walking the halls, never any pain, discomfort or sick feeling. The hospital staff was friendly and so attentive to every need. In the beginning of my journey I weighed 419 pounds, after the pre-surgery liquid diet I was 372 pounds on the day of surgery (1/27/2017), I am now, 6 weeks later 330 pounds losing weight weekly. My only regret is I am 51 years old and I did not do this sooner. Dr Alvarez and his staff are truly LIFE-savers and I will continue to recommend them and praise them to anyone looking to regain their life. A truly wonderful experience.

From the woman that sets everything up for you (Susan), to the woman who picks you up at the hotel, every staff member you come in contact with is warm friendly and professional. Upon arriving to Mexico, the Hotel is very nice and clean and again the staff is very attentive and friendly. Excellent service!

The doctors and nursing staff are exceptional. They treat you and genuinely look at you like a family member. My whole experience was pleasant (despite the fact that I was there for surgery).

Dr Alverez has a great system in place to get you back up and going in no time. I highly recommend him and his wonderful staff.