Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

I chose Dr. Alvarez because I after much research and combing the web I felt he was the most skilled surgeon to perform my vsg. Also, I couldn't find one negative thing on the entire web, so my first impression of him was formed before I even met him, and I was not disappointed. My expectations were surpassed in every way. He is warm, kind, gracious and of course very skilled. Although the facility is older,his office and equipment is state of the art and his staff is very competent and professional. There is not one thing I do not like about Dr. Alvarez. I LOVE Dr. Alvarez! Everything, and I mean everything is taken care of for you. I didn't even have to fill my prescriptions, he did that for me before I was discharged. You are also given a package that contains your surgical report and other pertinent information so you will have everything you need for your records. I've never experienced anything like that in the states. Also, he is very responsive even after surgery. I sent him and email and he responded on his blackberry within 3 minutes!!! I can't describe how much he has already helped change my life in this short period of time. How do I rate him on a scale? PRICELESS! If you are still deciding on a surgeon, you can't go wrong with Dr. Alvarez. I've never known a doctor with so much information about himself and his patients easily accessible. (Check him out on youtube if you haven't already!)

My first impressions of Dr. Alvarez was how kind and down to earth he is. rnrnMy positive impressions grew seeing how knowledgeable and experienced he is in other areas of surgery not just in the gastric bi pass procedures. He will answer any and all questions that you may have. I never felt rushed or pushed. rnrnHis staff speaks both English and Spanish and does their very best to be sure everything is completely understood and they also answer any and all questions that you may have. rnrnFuture patients should know Dr. Alvarez is easy going, caring, with a great bedside manner, and a great sense of humor. rnrnI would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone who is considering this procedure. He has tons of experience and knows what he talks about, and thankfully lacks the God complex you find in many other doctors.

My first impressing of Dr. Alvarez was great. He was very nice and understanding. His staff and office was very nice. He went over everything before and after surgery. I would recommend him to anyone I know. Dr. Alvarez and his staff have a great bedside manner.

04/07/2009 02:08 PMrnMy name is Sonia and I had the lap band surgery on 03-19-09 in Piedras Negras, Coah Mexico with Dr. Guillermo Alvarez. I wouldn't recommend anyone other than Endobariatric.com with Dr Alvarez he is the best bariatric surgeon that I came across in my 2 years of searching for a physcian. The experience I had with him and his staff will never be compared to any physician or hospital here in the states. He makes someone feel at ease and at home. You can sit and meet him face to face without having to go through 10 other people to meet your doctor. He gives you his e-mail address so you can ask him questions and he will respond to you right back. Now what doctor here in the states allows you to do that? That's right none!!! I can’t stop talking about him to my co-workers and friends about the professionalism and friendliness that was directed to me and my family by Dr. Alvarez and his staff. People tend to be very skeptical about having surgery in Mexico; believe me I know 2 women that had the surgery here in the states and both have had infections and slippage of their bands and to top it off there surgeries were covered by their insurance company. One of them was hospitalized for months due to an infection. It can happen anywhere. I had to pay for my surgery cash and it is the best investment that I have ever done, every penny of it has been well worth it. I am only 2 1/2 weeks into my surgery and have lost 15 lbs in 14 days. I lost 16 lbs in 3wks prior to surgery while on liquid; a total of 29 lbs in a little more than a month. I felt so confident with Dr. Alvarez with his experience and knowledge about bariatric surgery I was 110% sure that he was the ideal surgeon to perform this surgery that would change my life for ever. If anyone is considering bariatric surgery please consider Dr Alvarez at endobariatric.com he is the BEST!!!! — sxnunciornrn

Hi my name is Yvette De Leon. I had my the gastric sleeve surgery on February 3, 2009 on my sons 12th birthday. It was the greatest decision I have every made for myself. I have now lost 54 pounds and have so much energy. Dr. Alvarez was the best and his staff was amazing. I was very scared about going into Mexico, but it was very easy to go and come back and Rosie was very nice. Rosie is the lady that will take you into Mexico and bring you back to the United States. The day I had my surgery I was up and about three hours after surgery. I did so well that they remove the IV the very next day. I will say that my recovery has been remarkable, but I think it has to do that I followed my 2 week diet to a tee. When I got to Dr. Alvarez's office I had lost 20 lbs. Dr. Alvarez still email's me and answers any questions that I need answers to. You will not find a better doctor and staff anywhere.

This guy is awesome. He is friendly and seemed to be interested in me and my future not just my insurance plan or wallet size. He discussed not only the procedure with me but also what I might have to look out for and what I could do to make things easier in the future. And that was in the first hour after I met him. He was constantly checking on me and the other patients. We each had our own room that was decked out with nice furniture a computer and the works. His staff was great and the nurses that took care of me were all real sweet. I cant really say there was anything I didn't like, His English was excellent better than mine in fact and his attitude was great. Even though it is a very quick operation and hospital time he made me feel welcome and like i was not at all a burden even if i required more time than expected. He expressed the importance of aftercare and the do and do not as much as he could, even letting us know the bad things that could happen if we didn't listen. When it came to risks of surgery I never even bothered asking, his record spoke for its self the man is like a magician with a scalpel. An excellent doctor/surgeon better than anything i have ever and i mean EVER been to here in the states. Mater in fact i will probably ask him for his opinion if i ever decide to have another major surgery. This thing suggests I say something at least one thing negative because no one can be 100% positive and the best at what they do. So I have decided that the jello sucked and the apple juice was terrible. it was nasty and thick so ask for a different flavor or if you can take your own.

My first impresssion of Dr. Alvarez was that he seemed to be very "human" in his bedside manner. That's something that is very uncommon for me especially since I work as a Registered Nurse here in the States.

He was very patient and reassuring in his explanations and his partner Dr. Rosales was also a comfort and easy to talk to. After my pre-op consultation, I felt completely at ease, my questions were answered without fail. I was at ease at the hospital. The staff was very accomodating although there was a language barrier. This was remedied by the Spanish/English translation program that had been saved on the computer in our room. We also had a translation sheet of phrases provided earlier in my surgical packet.

My sister and I were provided an environment that we felt completely safe in. I have no hesitation in saying that I would return to Mexico and Dr. Alvarez again if I had it to do all over again!

After doing quite a bit of reasearch I decided that Dr. Alvarez would be the best surgeon for me!! I knew the monment that I met Dr. Alvarez and his staff that I had made the right decision for myself! The whole team made me feel at ease from the first moment that them. He answered every question that my mother and I asked him. He is such a warm, caring, and friendly person. I would recommend Dr. Alvarez and his team to anybody! Everything was great, the hospital is older, but all the staff at the hospital are friendly and it's extremely clean, and the area is safe.

I was very impressed with Dr Alverez, very sweet and caring man. I unfortunately have Lupus and arrived for my surgery in a full blown rash that was across my breasts and on my stomach.I feared that I wouldn't be able to get the surgery. Well he calmed my fears and took me second so he could inject something for the rash in IV. Surgery went well hardly any bruising.I'm healing up beautifully. Dr. A's staff is wonderful, with you all the way. Keeping in touch before and after surgery. rnI was a little nervous about going to Mexico, but I have to tell you it was an awsome experience. The hospital was very clean, in fact I did a white glove test on some moulding in the hallway. Not a speck of dust could I find. The Dr's come to see you at least 3 times a day and I think one day they were there 4 times. Once at 8:30 in the evening. Before we were released he went thru our eating time lines. Also making sure to answer any questions. In fact he gave us his cell number we can reach him anytime, even now after surgery. I would give Dr Alverez an A+ rnWell at 5 months out I hit my personal weight goal. My body though has a mind of its own and I have continued to lose. I am now at 100 pounds down. I am thrilled! Dr. Alverez is my hero!

My first impression was a lasting impression. He is a very sweet, caring doctor. His staff was great expecially Dr. Rosales (I think that is how it is spelled), Rosie and Susan. Without these people I don't know what he would do.LOL I decided to go the surgery alone and although I was a little scared to go alone, upon arriving there I was very comfortable and would do it again by myself. Truly as I look back, I am glad I did this on my own, its a new experience that I Have and the others would have been bored watching me recouperate. THey are amazing and make you feel so at ease. The town is beautiful and any other surgeries, cosmetic wise will be done in Mexico as well. I could not have asked for a better Dr. and Staff and I definately give them a 15 out of 10!!!!!! Would recommend to anyone.