Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

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.

I had surgery with Dr. Alvarez on November 14th 2015. I flew all the way from Germany to have this surgery. I could have chosen a doctor from Germany or any other state but I did extensive research on VSG doctors with a long history of patients; happy satisfied patients. Also experience and low complication rates was a must for me. As I researched Dr. Alvarez I found out that not only did he perform this surgery on his niece who is a teenager but also his mother and aunt. He understands exactly how we feel about our weight problems and I felt at ease after emailing Susan and chatting with her a bit. I was nervous about sending money, thinking what if this is a scam or something. I promise you who's reading this that it is 100% legit. The doctor is amazing. He is kind and his bedside manners is better than the states. I'm a military spouse and live in Germany for now and this was a self pay deal for me. I'm so glad I chose this doctor. Seriously, I never threw up once or got nauseous or sick. My surgery was a very easy healing process for myself. I haven't had any complications what so ever. My flight home was 12 hours and Susan advised me to get anti embolism socks /which I did and wore them the whole flight home. Ok the only problem for me was watching people eat on the plane as I sipped my tea. Lol. Oh also the first 3 weeks after surgery is the most difficult time. I wasn't in pain or anything like that, it was a mental challenge for me. Clear liquids for a week than full liquids for two weeks. That will be the hardest time for those considering this surgery. I followed this diet exactly how it was laid out for me in fear of complications. It was also a way to test myself to see how strong I am mentally and I'm amazed that I did it! I'm about 5-6 weeks out and loving life. I don't regret this decision for one second. I was a low bmi patient as well 32 bmi and have lost 20 lbs in a month. Not as much as others but I'm happy that my scale is steadily going down...slowly but surely. Thank you Dr. Alvarez for being such a skilled surgeon. You are truly the best VSG surgeon in my opinion.

I am a Registered Nurse and I have researched weight loss surgery for quite some time. A co-worker told me about Dr. Alvarez so I started researching his work. The cost in the States was a big factor hindering my ability to have surgery done. Dr.Alvarez's services are so cost effective I could not pass it up. Of course, I was nervous about having surgery in Mexico but I had talked to so many who used him I took the plunge. Best decision I have ever made. He had performed so many procedures he and his staff have the whole process down to a science. My VSG went flawlessly, the whole process from drive there and home was seamless. I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez as a weight loss surgeon.

I can't thank Dr Alvarez and his team enough for changing my life and health!! When you use them for your team they treat you like your the most important person there - the hospital is spotless - and I love how Dr Alvarez and his staff keep in touch with you as you go through each phase. AWESOME and thankful to Dr Avlarez, Susan and his caring skillful team!!!!!

Where do I even start, my journey starts with always having weight issues since a young child. I would lose weight and gain weight, my scale was always up and down. As the years went by it was getting more difficult to keep the weight off and maintain it. I tried every diet possible, nutritionists, weight centers you name it I did it! I heard about Dr. Alvarez from several friends who have had the Gastric Sleeve procedure done. After seeing their transformation I started doing some research myself and decided I wanted to do it. There was this one GLICH, it was in Piedras Negras, the fear of being across the border and that's that I am from Eagle Pass the border town of Piedras Negras. I still had that thought of "what if? and so did my father and my husband. After my mother and aunt took me to my first consultation, we were bought out! His office, his staff, the hospital just THE WHOLE TEAM itself are 100% SATISFACTORY!! Thank you so much again Dr. Alvarez

Dear Dr. Alvarez

The first time that Liron, my husband, mentioned your name I was a little bit skeptical because of having the surgery in Mexico.
But Liron asked me to check everything and I did it.
I called to your office and I had Susan on the phone, extremely nice and helpful, she was very patient, answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable.
After some short research we decided that we are going to do it with you!!!
We are more than happy that we choose you, everything was organized perfectly!!!
Beginning from the scheduling of the flights, Hotels and the entire schedule until we were back home, everything was taken care of by Susan.
When we landed on TX, we had the pleasure of meeting Rosy, the driver was very nice and a pleasure to be around, she also organized perfectly the reservation at the hotels and crossing the border.
Than we met you, we found a Doctor with a big smile on his face and light on his eyes that made us feel relaxed and comfortable.
After that, we met the 2 amazing, helpful, nice and efficient girls who were Anali and Brenda!!
They were with us all the 3 days that we were in the hospital, took care of ALL of us, beginning from Liron, me and our family that join us on this journey.
The surgery was fast and good, Dr. Alvarez checked Liron every day and the rest of the Doctors, Dr. Gabe & Dr. Garza were checking Liron every few hours.
The rest of the nurses including Anali and Brenda made sure that the room was clean and we had everything that we needed.
This is the place to come for anyone that is considering doing the surgery with Dr. Alvarez. DO NOT BE SCARED and don’t hesitate to do it.
Liron was even sent home with all the medication that he needed and Dr. Alvarez made sure that Liron would not have any pain.
Dr. Alvarez and his team are really caring of their patients even after the surgery was done; they keep in touch via email, by mail and by phone.
Thank you very much, Dr. Alvarez, Susan, Rosy, Anali, Brenda and the nurses.
Gili and Liron Avneri