Endohospital Bariatric Center

I am so glad I chose Dr. Alvarez to do my sleeve surgery. I was nervous about everything, but immediately felt put at ease by Dr. Alvarez and his staff. I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his great reputation, and it was well deserved, because my recovery time was very short and I had no problems. All my questions were answered and all my fears were addressed. Any questions I have had since surgery were promptly answered and I feel that the aftercare was great. rnThe surgery has been very effective for me and has enabled me to have great portion control. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who needs it; it was an enjoyable trip for me; even all the way from Canada!rn

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez was very personable, informative and caring. He thoroughly explained the procedure to me and my dad using a model of the stomach to demonstrate what my stomach would look like after the surgery. rnrnHis head nurse, Priscilla, was very attentive and caring. Anytime I needed anything, she was right there. rnrnThe hospital nurses spoke only Spanish, but understood what I needed and made sure I got pain and nausea meds right on time. rnrnMy dad and I were very impressed with the care I received in the hospital. rnrnDr. Alvarez check in on me several times a day and let me know what to expect during my recovery. rnrnI'm glad I can e-mail him with any questions or concerns. He responds with helpful suggestions and comments. rnrnI can highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking an excellent surgeon for WLS.

I had my surgery with Dr Alvarez on December 20th. We were running late due to one of the patients having a delayed flight that morning so when we drove up Dr Alvarez was standing at the door and walked up to the van to greet us. It was almost like meeting an old friend. He helped me with my luggage and then assigned us rooms. He then went to each patient and answered any questions we had and never made you feel rushed. I was second because he does the surgeries according to BMI's and i was so excited when he came to my room and told me I was next. When I awoke I was sooooooo sleepy but not in any pain whatsoever. I told the dr I thought they just put me out and woke me back up again LOL. I had no complications whatsover from the surgery and feel that Dr Alvarez is very competent and his bedside manner is excellent not to mention he is the best looking surgeon I have ever had. He comes and checks on you several times a day and his nurse Priscilla who is bilingual is so sweet. The hospital is much older than we are accustomed to in the United States but the staff is very caring. They dont speak english but my daughter who is fluent in spanish was able to translate. All in all it was a wonderful experience from beginning to end including working with Susan who is extremely helpful in answereing pre and post op questions to riding with Rosie the driver who got us back and forth safely. I would not hesitate to recommend the Dr and his staff to anyone that is considering the vertical sleeve. check out my profile for pictures of the experience as well as my blog.

I had surgery with Dr. Alvarez in Oct 2007. I chose him because of all the wonderful things his previous patients had to say about him, I was self pay and my BMI was under 40. I didn't want to wait for the inevitable (me gaining more weight) so I called for more info. Susan answered all my questions quickly and patiently (several emails). One of the times I was on the phone with her she had to put me on hold for a few minutes because another patient was having a crisis with her travel arrangements and Susan helped her straighten it out and calm her down. That made me feel that she really cared about us patients. I know the thought of surgery in Mexico scares some people (my step-mom was against it) but be assured that the U.S. isn't the only place with quality medical care. I would go back in a second! Also I can't forget to mention Rosie and Pricilla, wonderful ladies! Thanks for a wonderful experience!

The first time I saw Dr. Alvarez was when he greeted us in the hospital. He was professionally dressed in a suit and portrayed a very sweet yet confident attitude. He assured me everything would be fine. This made me feel confident in him as a doctor and the procedure. My impression of this doctor only got better and better as time passed. He not only performed a perfect surgery, but he personally checked on me to ensure I was okay. His father is a surgeon there too and he even introduced us to his father. It was a big honor! His staff was incredible. To be honest with you, when I tell people about the service and everything overall, I say it was so much better than the USA and I am so lucky. The staff was always there for me, I never had to wait for anything, and brought me anything I needed from tissues to pain killers. The aftercare program is very well organized. Upon the checkout day, Dr. A personally goes over directions and hands you a box of meds with your name on it which includes specific directions. I recommend Dr. Alvarez to anyone who wants the best possible treatment and surgery. Really he knows what he is doing and for such an affordable price. Its amazing and again I'm really lucky.

Dr. Alvarez has the professionalism, yet makes his patients feel at ease with his kindness and sensitivity to their situations. rnrnHis staff is kind and understanding and so willing to assist in any way. A special thank to all of them.rnrnI must say that as an RN who works is a hospital setting, I have never seen a MD who comes to visit or cares so much of the well being of their patients as Dr. Alvarez had shown to me. If only some of the Doctors I work with in the United States could take lessons, the whole experience of the heath care system would be elevated ten fold. rnrnThis experience has changed how I will indivualized my own care to patients to assist them to have a \"better health care\" experience. rnrnThank you!!! rn

What a wonderful surgeon! He was extremely professional, kind, caring & informative. His staff is excellent. You can tell he loves what he does. I was nervous when I got there, but after talking to Dr. A. I felt much better! Rosie, Susan & Priscilla are excellent as well. He gives specific instructions for aftercare and even includes his e-mail address! I would go again in a heartbeat! Thanks Dr. Alvarez!

I attended a support group and learned about the vsg and heard nothing but excellent things about DR. A and his staff. I am scheduled to have surgery on January 19th! I am really excited.

I chose Dr. Alvarez because of his price and location. However, after working with Susan, and reading everyone's testimonials here, I am glad I made this choice. I am excited and happy about my choice! At the hospital, I felt immediately comfortable with him, and after the surgery, he was checking on us 3-4 times a day! rnrnGreat surgeon, I would recommend him for anyone getting a sleeve!

I'm from Houston, TX and I had the LapBand surgery in July 2007. Choosing Dr. Alvarez, we sometimes call him \"Dr. A\", to perform the procedure was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He made the possibility of having the weight loss surgery a reality for me. After search and calling all over the country, Dr. A offered the most affordable surgery compared to anyone. This was really important to me because I don't have insurance and I needed other options to get this surgery. This was the first surgery I ever had, so naturally I was a little nervous at first. But after talking to Dr. Alvarez & his staff, any reservations I had were gone. Dr. Alvarez is very knowledgable, patient and explains the procedures so clearly. rnrnI drove to Eaple Pass, which only about 2 hours outside of San Antonio and the ride was amazing! My surgery was performed in the hospital there in Piedras Negras, MX, I stayed there in the hospital for just one day. The nurses didn't speak too much English but they were very helpful, friendly and understood when I needed something. The procedure was done laproscopically, meaning there were smaller incisions which results in a faster healing time. I was back to work in a few days, with no problems. Since then, my weight loss has been steady and I have had no problems whatsoever. He is all around one of the best bariatric surgeons and I will gladly recommend Dr. A to anyone who is considering weight loss surgery.