Mexicali Bariatric Center Bariatric Center

Dr. Aceves & Dr. Campos were both very professional, honest & caring. The physicians came to check on me 3 times each & every day while I was in the hospital. Everything that happened to me was explained in detail. The entire bariatric program ran "like a well oiled machine". Some of the hospital nursing staff did not speak much English, but I was always able to get my needs accross or the nurse would find someone who did speak English. The rooms were comfortable and modern.

Great overall experience. Great facilities, super clean. Can't say enough about Dr.Aceves and staff. They exeded my expectations in all aspects. Do not be concerned about traveling into Mexico, we actually drove to Mexicali and we drove all over town without any problems. I will definetly be going back to Mexicali for my 3 month pot op check up.

Dr Aceves was fantastic. He and Dr Campos took excellent care of me.The support staff was realy on the ball and very friendly. It is imperative that you follow the plan. If you do not understand ask questions. Write all your questions down so you do not forget anything.
10 out of 10***********

I'm a RN and have been for over 20 years I work mosetly in ICU and ER and have a wide range of experience working with Physicians. I can honestly say DR. Aceves is one of the best. The hospital was by far one of the cleanest I have ever been in. The staff was very kind and professional. The Anesthesiologist was just okay, a little short on time when it came to individual care. I get really bad headaches and a lot of nausea with morphine this was told to the anesthesiologist and he gave me morphine anyway which of course caused me to have horrible headaches and nausea post op for two days. In addition to that I didn't have enough pain meds on board prior to the start of the surgery and could actually feel the first few minutes of the procedure which of course felt like hours because I couldn't get anyones attention and it actually felt like a scene from the movie 'Awake'. Yet, in 4 months post-op I have lost 72 lbs and couldn't of done it without having the sleeve.

I chose Dr Aceves to perform my vertical sleeve. After all my research here and on other sites, I found myself most comfortable with his stats and the fact that he has never had a leak reassured me that he was the right choice.
He and Dr Campos have made this life changing experience a more comfortable one for me. Both are very professional and personable. Always visiting and inquiring as to how I was doing.
Ernesto the driver was so kind and made the drive there and back to the airport entertaining. The co-ordinating staff Yolanda was awesome. She helped with all the pre-tests before the actual surgery day.
I did have a bit of trouble communicating with the nursing staff because my spanish sucks but overall, got through what and how I was feeling and what I needed.
The hospital was impeccably clean and comfortable even for my spouse who accompanied me. He told me the cafeteria food was great.
An easy but detailed list of instructions were given to me prior to and after the operation. I'd rate his nursing staff a 9 out of 10 and Dr Aceves' surgical experience and bedside manner a 10/10.

My first impression of Aceves was he is a kind-mannered professional, ready to educate me on the journey and risks with a soft kind voice. I trusted him before I met him and he more than fulfilled my expectations as my surgeon, even unwrapping my legs for me after my surgery while we chatted and putting my slippers on for me. Campos was just as happy to educate and help out, and hung out with us on our laptops for a bit in the hospital since there was no one else to talk to during my stay. The anesthesiologist explained everything he was going to do during my surgery, and I don't remember a thing from the first IV injection. The staff was impeccable, giggling with me and helping me as soon as I needed anything, I had no later infections. The hospital is scrubbed everywhere at least three times a day due to it being owned by doctors. The aftercare is so emphasized it was like being trained for a new life as you heal, with an online nurse emailing me daily with reminders. My incisions are very small and healing fast, they take every pain precaution and make every decision based on patient safety. I rate my surgical team and hospital Almater very highly. 9.5/10!

So far, so good. Will post more after the event!

Wow!!! Wow!!! My first impression of Dr. Aceves was he is so young. He is a great surgeon. I did a lot of research and I went with Dr. A and set up a date. The staff was awesome. They were so nice and whatever you needed they were there. Dr. Aceves is the best I can't explain but awesome!!! His after care is wonderful. He does have a structured aftercare program and Gaby is wonderful she makes sure you are doing good. If I had to do it all over again I still would pick him. I can't say enough about him. He is really the best I would never go to anyone but him. His bedside manner is the best he is wondering how you are doing and only you. He came in at 10pm and asked how I was doing. What doctor does that in the States NONE!!. Surgical competence was awesome he tells you what he is going to do during the surgery and what is going to happen when you get out. He is wonderful. He really stresses the vitamins and the protein. At first you don't get in but with time you will. Dr. Aceves is awesome!!!! and all of his staff..

This are my own personal experiences and impressions. I had a revison from the Lap-Band to an RNY in 2005. My surgeon was Dr Aceves in Mexicalli. Personally I don't think I could have found a better doctor and I would not hesitate to recommend him, and highly too. I really liked him and felt very confident in his abilities. When I first heard about Dr A I did my homework on the Internet before I committed, I didn't uncover any negative reports from the various sites I visited. Dr Aceves has a full support staff, from the girls in the office, his coordinator and an assistant doctor who is with him most of the time. The hospital, Dr Aceves' coordinator told us, is owned by an Chinese American doctor and operates to the same standards of hygiene as a US hospital. The hospital is small but used by Mexican's too, or those that can pay or have insurance. His coordinator meets you either at the border or at the hospital if you drive there. She was very friendly and totally fluent in English and totally smoothed the way during the admission process. We were expected and the admission went as smooth as clockwork. She was very attentive and visited often during my stay. The room was plush and spotlessly clean, more like a high end hotel room abet with a up to date hospital bed and all the medical paraphernalia that goes with that. The room was beautifully appointed, complete with silk flowers and marble floors and shower. My husband was made welcome, encouraged to stay in fact. We were provided with extra bed linen and he slept on a long leather couch. He was also able to wash and shower in my room too, linen provided. Dr Aceves has a good bedside manner and my care was excellent, while not all of the nursing staff spoke English, if I called, someone who spoke some little English came in to see to my needs. Dr A and his assistant doctor came through numerous times throughout the day and his assistant visited in addition to that. Dr Aceves also has very friendly and competent office staff who are able to answer most questions that are put to them. If they don't have an answer, either Dr A calls back later himself or they call back after conferring with him. I have had no problems with my RNY, which I had five years ago now and was up and about after a couple of days an resumed my everyday life, without any lifting or strenuous activities of course. After the first year, as we go down south for the winter, we went over for a check-up. I had bloodwork and a swallow test and I think it cost us $65US. He was very pleased to see me and introduced me to some of his patients. Dr A operates a full four or five days a week on weightloss patients and thus has a huge number of surgeries and good deal of experience under his belt. Prior to the RNY I was a failed band. Actually I was one of those at the forefront of the band in BC being only the third person to have it in the Province. Dr Leung, in Surrey was my surgeon, he put in my band as one of his 'three proctoring' or training surgeries the surgeons have to go through before they are qualified to perform the procedure. His mentor was a surgeon from Australia. However, I had to have it removed. Consequently after removal of the band I packed on the weight again at an alarming speed - after three years of eat/puke, eat/puke and heartburn with the band it felt so good to be able to eat normally. But after my RNY I'm stable at 125lbs and have a BMI of 18.6. I find the RNY easy to live with and not to difficult to work around with respect to meals - my philosophy is stop eating the moment you feel sated, remove what's left from the table and stay the heck away from anything that has more than 4gms of sugar. I feel so very fortunate I was able to afford to pay for the surgery. Two years following my RNY I returned to the same hospital to have some 'face reconstruction' with Dr Bello. He took 1.5" of sagging skin from both sides of my face. This was also a good experience. The only drawback for me is that going back across the into the States is an ordeal because of all the crowds and the long time having to sit in the car while it is in line. In summary I know you are supposed to 'hang all the dirty laundry out' and identify the negatives, I honestly can't say I had or experienced any negatives. I do admit I was taking a leap of faith having surgery so far away, but as we winter in Yuma, which is close by, I would be close for at least six months of each year, should there be any problems. The only negative I have found is here in BC with my own GP, who doesn't want to know I have an RNY. I know for a fact some doctors sneer and really get quite snippy and uppity if you let on you had surgery in Mexico. If asked I say I had surgery in Yuma and leave it at that. Well folks that's my story - a good one.

Dr. Aceves and his team are marvelous. I really did get great care. My husband was not on board for Mexico but now Dr. Aceves has another admirer. Very impressed with my care and the three nights in the hospital were an excellent amount of time for healing and resting. I would recommend this team to anyone!!