Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

Dr. Alvarez is fantastic. I do not regret my decision to have weight loss surgery. My surgery was on Oct. 9th and I had no complications at all. I was hesitant at first to have this surgery done and then on top of that to have it done in Mexico. I did not know what to expect. I live across the border and when I saw that people from all over the world come to Piedras to have this procedure done with Dr. Alavrez, I realized that my fears were what were holding me back from making what has become the best decision I have made in my life. My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was that he truly cares for his patients and he gave my family and me all the information that we needed. His office staff and his coordinator Susan are the best. Very supportive and always positive and willing to help. My stay at the hospital was only for a little over 24 hours. The staff were very professional I have no complaints. My follow-up appointments with Dr. Alvarez have been very beneficial and he is so so supportive and positive. His aftercare program is very helpful. I feel so fotunate to have this tremendous doctor live just minutes away from me. Also, you can email him and he will respond to you within 30 minutes. My family is very satisfied with him and they are so happy and proud of me. I am not tempted to eat and I am not hungry. I finally got control of what always controlled me. I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez. Thank you in advance for reading my testimonial and considering Dr. Alvarez. Carla

I had a VSG by Dr. Guillermo Alvarez on Sept 18, 2009. I was nervous about having it done in Mexico, but I had confidence in Dr. Alvarez, and so off I went. Everything was perfect. All went according to plan. Everything was thought of ahead of time. I am an RN, and I will say that I am sure the care and attention wouldn't have been as good right here in the good old USA. I did not have to ask for anything, because it was all thought of and done ahead of time. Dr. Alvarez, Dr Rosales, Susan, Rosie, Christina, and all staff at the hospital were professional, courteous, and very attentive. I don't even remember having pain. I had absolutely no nausea. I have nothing negative to say. I would do it all over again, and I would recommend this surgeon and his team to all. Both the pre op and post op instructions were great. And any other questions I had were immediately answered by Susan via email.

My Name is Angel Ramirez I am 35 years Old from San Antonio, Texas and on October 16 2009 at 7:00am Dr Guillermo Alvarez and his team Changed my Life!!! Coming from a family where my father is a Urologist and my mother a Registered Nurse I grew up in hospitals, but for the first time in the day above mentioned I was THE patient. Fortunately & Thanks to Dr. Guillermo Alvarez and his Team I felt GREAT as the Patient. Honestly I was telling my wife that day, I thought I was going to be nervous or something but NOTHING. When I woke up from the Surgery I was walking with NO problems in the Hospital Hallways. I was SURPRISED that I NEVER Felt ANY Pain after and until this day. Dr. Alvarez is an EXCELLENT Surgeon and I HIGHLY Recommend him and his team if you are considering a weight loss surgery. There are many Doctors out there where you can choose but Dr Guillermo Alvarez met his promise on EVERYTHING!!! He has the Latest Technology to practice this surgery, the Hospital Rooms are excellent. But the most important thing is that He cares about you!!! I Feel Great NO PAIN!!! I have lost 30 lbs in 15 Days i HIGHLY Recommend him!!!

Dr. Alvarez is an excellent surgeon. He has a good bedside manner. I had surgery with Dr. A on October 13, 2009 and on October 14, 2009, I was up walking the halls and I even felt like I was never operated on, except for a little soreness. I would recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone who wants the VSG surgery. The hospital is great and they come check on you constantly. My friends and family wanted to check out surgeons who performed the VSG near my home, but after research I would vote Dr. A hands down. He was my first choice, and I made him my last choice, and proud that I did. I wish everyone out their luck in their procedures for weight loss and good luck for a new thinner life.

I did a great deal of research before choosing Dr. Alvarez as my VSG surgeon. I feel surgeon skill and experience, complication rate, infection rate, etc. is an important aspect in choosing any physician. I first e-mailed Dr. Alvarez with my medical history and some preliminary questions. To my surprise he answered within a couple of hours. Dr. Alvarez then asked Lydia, his coordinator, to follow-up. Lydia is amazing! She answered every question, e-mailed all forms and directions, telling me where we would stay, about accommodations for my husband, and what to expect from day one. Things went very smoothly and there were absolutely no surprises. rnrnWe loved Rosey, Dr. Alvarez’s cousin that picked us up at the airport and transported us to each destination. She treats Dr. Alvarez’s patients like they are her family. Rosey took extra time with my husband, taking him across the street from the hospital to show him where to go eat, explaining foods, etc. He really appreciated her efforts. He felt completely safe.rnrn Dr. Alvarez was exactly what I expected; very professional, personable, and very patient with questions he has answered dozens of times. He spends as much time as needed to educate his patients on the VSG procedure and go over medical history, knowing his out of country patients can be apprehensive. Fast forward to that same afternoon: My surgery was between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Surgery went smoothly and that included removing my lap-band. I had no pain and refused pain medications within a few hours post-op. Dr. Alvarez checked on me several times throughout the evening, leaving the hospital at 11:30 p.m. and returning early the next morning. I have never seen such dedication to patients’ well-being. Dr. Rodriguez also came by just to say “hello.” Each of the two days we were there we were encouraged to walk, walk, walk. I am so glad I did as I had no gas pain. This was a real difference from my lap-band in August, 2006. rnrnThe second day post-op we were discharged with post-op instructions and a small Tupperware-type box with all meds, prescriptions for crossing the border, and records for claiming the VSG on taxes next year. There is also a paper to be given to my PCP explaining the VSG procedure. All bases really are covered, leaving nothing to chance for the patient. I know I can call Dr. Alverez or Lydia anytime with questions. rnrnI would choose Dr. Alvarez and his team again without hesitation. They do not take an impersonal approach with their patients. They take each case as an individual that has trusted them to care for and help move toward a life altering surgery and healthful lifestyle. I will always be grateful to each member of the team, but especially to Dr. Alverez.rnrnAnnieZrn

Dr. Alverez is very nice and puts you to ease when very first meeting him. Everyone in his office is very nice and helpful. I would rate him a 10 out of 10. His bedside manner and surgical competence are both great. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to have VSG surgery.

HE WAS THE BEST DOCTOR i HAVE EVER SEEN. I went to Mexico by myself and every thing worked like it was supposed to. Dr Alvarez has a wonderful staff.I remain a big fan. I have had no complications. If I have a question I call his office and they answr all my questions. Since I am a diabetic he explained everything to me. I can recommend him without quaifications.

First of - reading all the reviews and testimonials about Dr. Alvarez on here and his video channel really set the bar high for my expectations of him. Every single testimonial I read about him really gave you the idea that he is a phenomenal doctor and person. Meeting him, I was not disappointed in the slightest. He was so friendly right off the bat, and never once did I feel uncomfortable. I instantly trusted him to safely get me through surgery, and he did - with much success. His whole staff is incredible! If you decide to work with them, you'll meet his incredible coordinator Susan - I fell in love with her friendliness from our first conversation. I called and called with the tiniest questions and she was ALWAYS available to answer them - no matter how minuscule they seemed to me. The whole hospital staff was also so approachable; One of the nurses that stood out the most is Christie - even though it wasn't a problem for me, she spoke English very well and was able to calm my nerves right beforehand. Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Rosales, the entire nursing staff, and Susan, of course, instantly made me feel so at ease with such a major procedure. rnrnDr. A practicing his field in Mexico should be of no concern - he knows what he is doing! I lost 21lbs on my pre-op diet and 65 lbs post-op, which will be 3 months as of October 6. Totaling a loss of 86lbs in 4 months. I'd say I'm pretty happy with my results, and it'll only get better from here!rnrnI researched high and low for a good surgeon that I'd feel confident about. Through the entire process, I never once doubted that Dr. A and his staff genuinely cared about their patients. Choosing to go through with the procedure and choosing this surgeon in particular go hand in hand with one of the best decisions I've made thus far.

Dr. Alvarez and his his nurse Susan were great to work with throughout the entire experience. Susan provided all the information I needed to make an informed decision regarding my WLS choice. When I did meet Dr. Alvarez, I immediately felt relaxed. He listed to my concerns, addressed my fears and explained everything that was happening. He has a great aftercare program. I am an RN in the United States. I have worked with many different physicians. I would pick Dr. Alvarez hands down when it comes to explaining the procedure, bedside manner, surgical knowledge and approachability. My only complaint would be the lack of English speaking staff in the facility where the procedure was performed.

I had VSG surgery with Dr. Alvarez on July 30th, 2009. I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his extensive professional training, experience, proximity to Dallas, positive patient reviews, and price. I admit I was nervous about having surgery in Mexico and then returning to the U.S. without being physically closer to my surgeon. My fears were groundless and I am convinced that this was the best decision of my life. The whole process went off without a hitch and my recovery was amazingly easy. Eagle Pass is an 8 hour drive from Dallas (this is the city where patients are picked up and then driven across the border for surgery). I had surgery on a Thursday and drove myself home on Saturday without any problems. My recovery has been amazingly easy. I have lost alomost 25 lbs since my surgery and feel healthier than I have in a long time. I am begining a new chapter in my life with so many more opportunities because I don't have to worry about my self-image, diabetes, or heart disease. I have talked with a couple of people who had their surgery in Dallas that had serious complications that I never had to worry about. If you are consideng surgery with Dr. Avarez, I whole-heartedly recommed him and his staff. They are very accessible after surgery to answer any questions that arise. They do such a good job of providing post-op information that most questions are answered (I just asked for additional protein drink recipies)!rnIt is no surprise that Dr. Alvarez is the keynote speaker for the upcoming OH event in Dallas!! Congrats Dr. A!!! See you there!