Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

Dr. Alvarez and his team are simply the BEST to be found anywhere. There are many US doctors who could take lessons from Dr. Alvarez on how to treat people; explain procedures; take time and actually listen to patients wants, needs and fears; and his bed side manner is phenomenal! Dr. Alvarez must answer the same questions thousands of times, but when you ask him a question, it is like he is hearing it for the first time and takes so much time to explain his answer and makes sure you understand.

Dr. Alvarez's English is better than mine and I am 62 years old and born in the USA. I had my sleeve Jan 16, 2016 (yes on a Saturday! ) and to as of today , February 20, I have lost 24 pounds and I am looking forward to continuing the weight loss and really enjoying life .....thanks to Dr. Alvarez. The sleeve is NOT magical and the answer to large weight loss and a new life; it is tool to help us get the weight off and keep it off. We have to do out part. Dr. Alvarez did and continues to do his part everyday to help us! There is work we have to do as well.

WM Davis

My family was apprehensive about me going to Mexico for surgery, but it was the best decision for myself and my health I have ever made!!

I was in search of help with my type 2 diabetes. It was out of control. I had tried numbers times to lose weight. I was having really bad side effects from my Diabetes meds. I was having numbness in my feet and hands, my A1C was going up steadily, and I was getting scared. I did some research about having the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I checked to see if my insurance would cover my surgery. The answer was maybe, possibly not. That wasn't going to work. I keep seeing this Dr. Guillermo Alvarez name coming up. I did research on him and found out he was located in Mexico. I thought Mexico. Is it dangerous like everyone says? Is this Doctor any good? So, I started my research. Well, turns out Mexico is just as safe as any place else. Now, this Dr. Alvarez, turns out he's considered the best in his field. So, I do my prep op diet and headed to Mexico. Omg! I meet Dr. Alvarez and his team of Doctors, and nurses. Talking about professional, compassionate, and the best care I've ever had. Wow! As far as going to Mexico. I go there ever month to get my braces tightened, that I got the day after surgery and to visit Dr. Alvarez and his staff. Also, I love walking around going to this lovely café near by the hospital. So, don't be scared to go to Mexico and definitely choose Dr. Alvarez if you are thinking about getting the Gastric Sleeve. Best decision I've ever made.

Dr. Alvarez and his staff were very professional. Everything was like clockwork and on point. The accommodations were nice and my procedure went smoothly. My sleeve was done on 1/12/16 and Dr.Alvarez even repaired my Hiatal hernia with no extra charge. I have not experienced any problems and I am very grateful for Dr. Alvarez.

I was so very please with Dr. Alverez. When you arrive he puts you at ease as we are all so nervous. He was very professional and caring. He has an excellent staff that works with him closely. I would recommend anyone thinking of going to Mexico to watch his videos on You Tube and you will get a feel of what a awesome Dr he is. I had a friend who went to Tijuana Mexico and had her surgery and she accompanied me to Mexico to have my surgery. She was so impressed with my doctor and his staff at how caring and attentive they were to me. It was nothing like her doctor she had in Tijuana. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone who is considering this Surgery. His cost may be slightly more than some of the other doctors, but this is my body and I feel I need only the best doctor I can find. You stay in the hospital for two nights so you are monitored and watched for any complications. Again, I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone considering this weight loss journey. He only does the sleeve and he has Perfected this surgery to a T . I had a hitial hernia which I didn't know I had, and he fixed that at the same time no additional cost. His price is a one price that covers everything except a flight if needed. He gets five ??????????From me. Thank you Dr. Alverez.

My first email to Endobariatric.com was answered promptly by Susan (his patient intake staff person). I had many questions and while I was anxious to lose weight, I was not convinced that VSG surgery was for me. I had lap-band surgery in 2011 that, like many, worked at first, but the weight crept back on. I thought that having a removable band would be safer and work well but it was neither. I did not have any band complications while it was in but it just didn't help keep the weight off long-term. Susan was so understanding - she was also a former band patient who had a revision to a VSG! I never felt that I was being sold a "product" as I did with the band.

I read a lot about Dr. Alvarez before I booked my surgery and felt very comfortable travelling to Mexico from Canada. Susan was kind enough to put me in touch with several patents of Dr. A's and they all had wonderful things to say about him, his staff and going to Mexico. I asked to speak to patents who were several years out from surgery - I wanted to know the long-term success of this surgery. I'd failed to do that with the band, and I wished I had. Seems the first year with the band, you lose, but the majority don't get to goal and gain back what they lost. A patient I'd connected with in Texas even offered to meet me (and did) to travel down to stay with me in the hospital! She was excited to show Dr. A and the staff how well she'd gotten along in the the 3 years since surgery.

I was nervous about Dr. A being able to remove the band and do the VSG surgery (this is not always possible in a single surgery) all at once but despite the scar tissue from the band, he was able to do it all in a single procedure. I was so thrilled - I was ready to start losing weight right away! The hospital was clean and quiet, the staff were wonderful and clearly well-trained, and Dr. A visited me several times to check on me and answer my questions. Within a few hours of surgery I was up walking and felt great! Since this is the his main surgery, I think he has it down to a science.

It's been just over 5 weeks since my surgery and I still feel great. I'm down 20.6 lbs from my 208 start. Scars are healing (better than they did with the band), I no longer have any acid reflux or nighttime coughs, I've not vomited a single time, and the weight is coming off! My surgery buddy (the lady who had her VSG on the same day as me) and I have continued to be in contact to compare notes - we are both so thankful we made the decision to have this surgery with Dr. A. All this to say, if you have any concerns about VSG surgery, Dr. A, or going to Mexico - don't! I just wish I'd done it sooner!!! Thanks, Dr. A!!

While talking to Susan who was always available , very informed and always answered my questions either by email or phone I felt vey comfortable. Dr. Alvarez was also available.
My Dr. in Ohio and also family members were concerned about me going to Mexico. I made them check the site and everyone was on board with me.
From the time Rosie " the driver" picked my husband and myself up I felt part of the endobariatric family. Motels were clean and comfortable.
Traveling to Mexico was exciting. We all were treated with warmth and professionalism by staff and esp. Dr. Alvarez.
My husband bonded with other supporting family members of other patients. Nurses directed them to coffee shops and rest. near by and also order meals from rest. for them.
Weather in Dec. was beautiful and we would go out walking the day after surgery. Always felt safe.
I love talking about my experience with other people. I LOVE my new stomach. :)
I have been in the medical field (nursing) 21 years. I can't say enough about Dr. Alvarez and the staffs care. That is why I give them 5 STARS .

I am 9 years out from surgery with Dr. Alvarez. I am a RN that works in surgery. I was happily surprised when I got into the OR that the equipment was the same exact equipment we use where I worked. I had no difficult and have maintained my weight loss within 20lbs of total loss. It truly saved my life, my self esteem and the way I see food. I still at times will vomit if I overeat, however that just lets me know that my sleeve is still exactly where it is suppose to be.

Chantay

Dr ALVAREZ and all his team were awesome and still are. I can call or email at any time day or night and they will respond. Myself and my best girlfriend from high school traveled there alone and never felt unsafe not one single time. This experience has changed my life forever. I live in caraway Arkansas s town so small we don't even have a stop light. I am also a nurse. I can honestly tell u that I have nothing to worry about. The hospital is a little behind time from those in the USA but the knowledge of doctors and staff are so much more advanced at these particular bariatric surgeries I wouldn't have done it any other way. Stop missing out on life and do it now. I did mine December 19, 2015 this is January 24, 2016 and I have gone from 260 pounds to 224.8

My surgery was Dec 4, 2015. At first I was very hesitant about going to Mexico for surgery. My husbands uncle almost died after his. It was not however, in Pedra Negras or with Dr A. When I did my research, I saw nothing but rave reviews about Dr A and now I get to say they were all true! My biggest fear was getting sick from the anesthesia, because I've had a few bad experiences in the past, but had absolutely no nausea at all! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would recommend Dr A to anyone!

My experience was really great! Everyone was really nice and professional. Everything was streamlined and well organized!

I wish the facility had been a little better upkept. It was clean, just very old and cosmetically falling apart. My room neighbor's shower was clogged up and had to use mine.

My only only issue after surgery was a lump in my throat caused by the intubation. It was very uncomfortable and felt like something stuck in my throat. It made it very difficult to swallow for about a week.