Predras Negras safe? Dr. Alvarez

 Considering surgery in Predras Negras with Dr. Alvarez.  He seems to be a skilled surgeon and I feel as though I am making a good choice picking him, but I am worried about the area.  It is currently under a travel advisery.  The hospital is only a mile from the border.  Has anyone gone there recently? is it safe for travel?

I also was considering Dr. Alvarez but finally opted for Dr. Aceves in Mexicali (2 hours drive from San Diego). I had my surgery on Wednesday last week and I'm back home now -- I've already lost 12 lbs and I'm fealing great. The experience with Dr. Aceves was EXCELLENT! Everything, from the pickup at the hotel and drive to Mexicali, the hotel, the hospital, the doctor's personnel, the operation, and the doctors themselves (Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos, who operate as a team) -- evrything was superb. Although I believe Dr. Alvarez is an excellent doctor, I decided to go with Dr. Aceves because he has several years more experience than Dr. Alvarez and he always does all his operations personally. If you're want more info on Dr. Aceves contact his coordinator, Nina at [email protected]. I can only speak wonders of Dr. Aceves so if you have more questions feel free to ask. Good luck!

I was debating between the two docters and in the end I think I am going with Dr. Aceves.  I have been talking with Nina for a while...  

So glad you had a great expierience with Dr. Aceves.  The more I hear positive reviews about him the more confident I am about choosing him as my surgeon....  Thank you for posting!  I 

 I'm 1 month out from being one of Dr. Alvarez's patients. Im 30 lbs down & just started on semi-solid food this week. I loved Dr Alvarez and dr Gabriel and the rest of his staff.  Peidras Negras is a cute, safe little town with a great little market where I went shopping the day before surgery. My surgery and recovery has been flawless. Jenny is dr. Alvarez's interpreter and she does not leave your side, she even took my husband out for the best empanadas (he's still talking about them)! Dr alvarez is not the cheapest but I firmly believe he is the best.  Seriously, my general practice physician could learn a thing or two from his bedside manner. 

Very Very Safe,

Went to Dr Alvarez a year ago ..... down 120lbs  

Great guy & surgeon