OMG IS IT ME ?(Dr. Ortiz Lagardere)
this board is not very active, but I have heard the name just read through pages here and you will probably find some people that have used this surgeon.
I had Dr Kelly, no complaints. When I started searching for a mexican surgeon I found the Mexicali surgeons were the most popular but I couldnt afford their prices so I looked for the best at the lower cost. Lots of Dr Kellys patients on here that is why you see his name lots. You will hear mixed reviews now where he no longer has coordinators that promoted him lots, now he is the surgeon that they say negative things about. So word of advice speak to the patients of the surgeon you select and not the coordinators. Also look at the size of the sleeves they perform, maybe that extra 4000 -5000 is worth it to you.
I had Dr Kelly, no complaints. When I started searching for a mexican surgeon I found the Mexicali surgeons were the most popular but I couldnt afford their prices so I looked for the best at the lower cost. Lots of Dr Kellys patients on here that is why you see his name lots. You will hear mixed reviews now where he no longer has coordinators that promoted him lots, now he is the surgeon that they say negative things about. So word of advice speak to the patients of the surgeon you select and not the coordinators. Also look at the size of the sleeves they perform, maybe that extra 4000 -5000 is worth it to you.
I used Dr. Ortiz five years ago. Have not one bad thing to say. Never a problem, lost 160 pounds and been back a couple times for check up. I think he is awesome. And actually, his assistant, Dr. Martinez does surgery with him and I was told he does most of the work except the placing of the band. He is wonderful too. My whole experience was wonderful.
VSG on 02/23/12
Dr Ortiz is newer to the sleeve procedure, though has done lap band and other procedures for longer. My aunt had him for lap band, good experience. I chose aceves for vsg.