Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

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!

My surgeon was Dr. Guillermo Alvarez from Piedras Negras, excellent doctor, very professional since I first met him. When I first went to talk to him for orientation I had doubts about the surgery, he explained to me everything that there is to know about this type of surgery, he made me feel very comfortable with him and very sure of the surgery. All his staff is very friendly and very professional they were always aware of what I need it the day of the surgery including him, I thought that I was going to be in pain all day, but it didn't feel like that, all went very well and by the next week I was ready to go to work. This is to the persons that wants to have a change in their lives, I recommend Dr. Guillermo Alvarez his is the best doctor.

I had VSG surgery performed by Dr. Alvarez on 8/17/09. When I met with Dr. A in his office, I was very comfortable talking to him. He makes you feel like a person, not some object or number. He went over all the paperwork and answered all my questions and concerns. Dr. A has strict rules for aftercare that he stresses before the surgery. He is very professional and caring.rnAnd yes ladies, he is very charming and handsome. The surgery went smoothly, no complications. Dr. A has an execellent surgical competence, and bedside manner. I was nauseated after surgery, medications were given promptly to alleviate the nausea. I slept most of the first day, but the next day I was up and dressed and walked several times, no pain or soreness, which really surprised me. Dr. A performed the swallow test and I passed, no problems. I really wanted to go home at that point, but Dr. A thought it was best if I stayed another night. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone wanting to get the VSG. I am so happy I looked on Obesityhelp.com and found him. He has received a huge amount of nice reviews. This is one of the best decisions I have made in my life time. rnI would like to thank Dr. Alvarez, Dr. Rosales, Susan-coordinator, Rosy-driver, Christina-nurse, and all the staff at the hospital. These are a great bunch of people and they help you through the whole process.rn

My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was that he was very kind, down to earth, experienced & educated... that made me feel very comfortable. Over time, my impression of him did not change; he is trustworthy thru & thru. His office staff were so friendly, helpful, sweet & funny (Susan, Rosie, Cristina, Dr. Rosales & all the nursing staff). There was nothing I didn't like about him. Future patients should know that they are in good hands with Dr. Alvarez. He emphasizes aftercare; clear instructions on medications, vitamins, diet, etc. He gave me his direct contact info, inviting me to ask any questions I may have after surgery, which I very much appreciate. He has a very detailed, structured aftercare program that's outlined in a printable booklet. I rate Dr. Alvarez 10 out of 10. His surgical competence & bedside manner were both great. I have had no complications & no pain since having the vsg surgery. The God's honest truth is, I feel as though the universe moved for me to find Dr. Guillermo Alvarez & I have been blessed!

I had VSG surgery on 8/17/09. When I first met with Dr. Alvarez in his office, he put all my fears to rest. I was instantly comfortable about the surgery, because he makes you feel like a friend. I have never delt with a doctor that I trusted as much as Dr. Alvarez.He is extremely professional and a good guy. rnIn my opinion, Dr. Alvarez is an excellent surgeon and has great a bedside manner. Lots of doctors could learn from him. rnDr. Alvarez visits your room no less than 3 to 4 times a days while you are in the hospital and he always makes you feel good. My surgery went well, no complications at all. I highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone wanting to get the VSG. Having weight loss surgery is a very emotional time for all of us that have struggled most of our lifes with weight issues and I would like to thank Dr. Alvarez and his staff for making this experience as worryfree and carefree as possible. They are a great bunch of people.This is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life and if I had it to do all over again with Dr. Alvarez I would do it a 1000 times but I would do it sooner!rn Posted on 08/23/2009

Hi,rnMy name is Jacque and, I have had the wonderful pleasure to have Dr. Alvarez as my surgeon. I felt so comfortable when I met him. He really cares about his patients and takes all the time you need to answer any questions. His staff was great! I had the VSG surgery on August 11, 09. This was the greatest decision of my life. I was so impressed with my treatment at the hospital in Piedras Negras, Mexico. I would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone. Their instructions as to what I needed to do after the surgery were great! I never felt as though I was alone. Any questions I had were quickly answered. They have a wonderful aftercare team. I gladly give Dr. Alverez and his staff a 10.

My Gastric Sleeve surgery was performed by Dr. Alvarez, and his team on July 31, 2009, in Piedras Negras, Mexico. At first, I was leary of leaving the United States to seek an operation in a foreign land. But, from the time they picked me up in San Antonio, drove me to Eagle Pass, Tx., checked me into the hotel, and took me across the border into Piedras Negras, to meet Dr. Alvarez, everything was so organized, and the itenerary followed to the minute, I was immediately put at ease. Meeting Dr. Alvarez was a real pleasure. He went over my paperwork, asked me my goals, and answered every question I had. He explained the entire procedure, and told me what to expect post-surgery. His office was modern, clean, hi-tech, and comfortable. I was then turned over to his staff who checked me into the hospital next door. The room was well air-conditioned, modern, had cable tv, internet, and bathroom, much like a hotel room. I had a chest X-Ray, some blood drawn, and then met with the anesthesiolist. The anesthesiologist gave me a shot and the next thing I knew I was being awakened by Dr. Alvarez, who told me the surgery went great. There was never any pain, just some discomfort from the gas in my stomach. The nurses at the hospital were exceptionally nice and attentive to every need. They checked blood pressure, blood sugar, temperature, several times each day. Dr. Alvarez saw me several times and checked for the sounds my new stomach made, and continued to answer any questions I had. I had never been in a hospital before, so I didn't like the IV much, but they took it out on the morning of day two. The first night post-surgery was tough getting much sleep, but the second night I slept very well, and the next morning I met with Dr. Alvarez again, had a leak test and given some medicine in case of gas, pain, and antibiotics. I was then discharged by 8:30 AM and was on my way back across the border, and then to San Antonio, and was checked in to the hotel by 11:30 AM. I took a bus to the San Antonio Riverwalk, and done some souvenir shopping. The entire experience and the way I was treated is something I will always remember. I am sure I could not have found better treatment in the U.S. It is now six weeks later, I have lost 30 lbs., and have been able to stop my Type II Diabetes medication as my blood sugar has normalized. Amazing experience. Dr. Alvarez and his staff are the best in the business for this type surgery and I give them a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10.

Dr. Alavarez is a top notch professional. When I first got to Mexico for the surgery I was a little leary that I may have made a bad decision, but when I met Dr. Alvarez all of my fears melted away, you can tell that this is a man who is so passionate about helping folks to regain a happy active life. rnrnI wish all Dr's showed the compassion and bedside manner that Dr. Alvarez showed. I would recomend him to anyone who asked my opinion.

Dr Alvarez has given my back my life! rn rnHe is the most caring doctor I have ever met. Everyone who works for Dr A has been so wonderful and supportive! The kindness shown to me while I was in Mexico as well as before and after, has left me with such a good feeling about my decision to change my life with the VSG. rnrnDr Alvarez was easy to talk to, very informative and open about the procedure and the risks involved. I never once felt uncomfortable or afraid. I travelled on my own to have this proceedure done and I was never afraid for my safety! My husband was kept informed about my progress and he was very appreciative to Dr A for his kindness and patience when he was asking his millions of questions about me. He felt very reasured! rnrnAll of the pre-op and post-op information I received also helped to make my journey a breeze! I knew exactly what I needed to do and when I needed to do it, it made the early weeks so easy to handle. rnrnIf there was anything that I would have changed,it would be that the evening/night nurses did not speak much english. I did find it a bit challenging to express my needs to them without the help of a companion. The hospital was clean and quite, not something I'm used to here in Calgary (our hospitals have been under renos for so long I can't remember when they started). rnrnBased on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr Alvarez to anyone looking to have WLS!