Mexicali Bariatric Center Bariatric Center

Its hard to do this without sounding like a commercial. Thats probably because this was one of the best, strike that, THE best medical experience I have ever had. The care was ultra professional and more importantly caring and expert. I am now 2 years post band and I can say that the level of care has not dropped at all. I am constanly contacted for updates and any problems are dealt with immediately. I had my daughter banded by the same team a year later. I consider Dr Aceves to be an excellent surgeon and almost as importantly an excellent and caring friend.

My first impression was that Dr. Aceves was a very nice caring man that was extremely knowledgeable in the area of Bariatric surgery. Don't get me wrong I was very skeptical about traveling south of th border for any procedure but after months of research and talking to over a dozen of his patients I knew I made the right decision. The hospital and staff were much nicer then any place I have been to in the states. And Dr. Aceves personally came into my room more times then I could count just to check and see that I was okay and cared for. Even though he had other patients to care for he remembered my mothers name and checked on her several times asking if she had any questions or fears that she wanted to discuss with him.rnYou can tell right off the bat that Dr. Aceves is a genuine and caring individual that wants the best for his patients, he is devoted to their after care and he personally gives you his cell number just in case you have any questions. The entire experience was the best I have ever had. Not only was his surgical competence superb but his bedside manner was impeccable. I would recommend him not only to self payers like myself but to anyone that wants to have the best experience during their weight loss journey. rnThe only negative is that I wish he was closer.

Great surgeon , gave very good care. Dr.Aceves is very personable and caring, makes a great first impression. Assistant surgeon, Dr. Campos, also very personable and competent. Both doctors were very present in the hospital and available for whatever you needed!!! Hospital coordinators, Karen, Yolanda and Nina were wonderful!! They made the transition for a non spanish speaking patient so much easier!!! rnAs a nurse the only thing I was surprised/disappointed about was the fact that I did not leave the hospital with pain medication stronger than tylenol ES and then the bottle given was too many ounces to carry on the plane so I went 16 hours without any medication trying to get back home. I got some narcotics when I returned home which I crushed and that really took care of the pain. The trip home was a nightmare!!! I think my pain tolerance is lower than most though, I must say!!!rnAftercare instructions were adequate but not the best in my opinion. Gabby, aftercare coordinator, has been wonderful answering any questions I have postop. She answers completely and quickly. Overall, would I return to Dr. Aceves again now knowing what I know? Yes, I definitely would but I would take my own narcotics along to get me home without so much pain!!! He is an excellent surgeon and a very compassionate person!!

My experience with Dr. Aceves was definitely positive. Not only was he wonderful but I also had access to an additional 3 doctors in the operating room and those doctors also did follow up with me while I was in the hospital. He was very kind, gentle, thorough and competent. The support staff and the hospital staff were all very lovely and helpful in general.rnrnThe hospital was absolutely one of the cleanest hospitals I have ever seen - it was pristine.rnrnThe only drawbacks with going to Mexicali is that I don't speak any Spanish at all (I am Canadian) and so it occasionally was inconvenient. I also am unable to see him in person for follow up - but I feel comfortable that I could contact his team via email and would be assisted with any generic questions. My savings far outweighed any drawbacks.rnrnHope this helps!rnrnJennirn

Dr. Ungson is very email friendly, good looking and very professional. He and his staff carry on a very personal relationship with each patient at all times. You can always talk to someone about anything, before, during or at any time after the surgery.

He is a nice man, kinda shy but will talk to you like you are one of his kids. He tells you all about the surgery and that they are there to help you along. Office staff are all wonderful people! Very caring and quick to respond. The hospital he performs at is very clean and has wonderful people there. Fills are free for life. Hotel you stay at the night before is very nice and clean. Any other questions, please ask!

I had my LapRNY w/Dr. Aceves on 12/21/06. I was at my all-time highest--225lbs at just 5'4 tall and could barely fit into size 20. rnrnDecember 31, 2007 update. I'm slightly over a year out. As of today, I'm a happy and healthy 122lbs, BMI 20.9, eating like a normal person and wearing sizes 0 and 2 (so i guess it's still the same numbers as size 20, just broken up into individual sizes:)rnrnStill working towards my personal goal of 115lbs but, medically speaking I have lost 100% of my extra weight. Thanks Dr.Aceves!!!!rnrnI could not ask for better care, more attentive or professional staff, and cleaner or more comfortable accomodations anywhere. rnrnNatalie SpectorrnHouston, TX

I did not meet Dr. Aceves until my surgery was already scheduled and I went to Mexico. He was very warm and caring. His staff is very well trained and waits on you hand over fist to make sure you are comfortable and all your needs are met. If I was told anything once, I were told three to four times. They made sure that I was very well informed from beginning to end! I would hear it from a nurse, the surgical nurse, the aftercare nurse, and from the Doctor. If you leave there not knowing something, it is because you wasn't listening. I can't say enough about Dr. Aceves and his staff. They are first class people!

Haven't met but have heard great things. He seems to be up there on the list of great DS surgeons.

I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Aceves. He is kind and compassionate and I feel a very skilled surgeon. I had my RNY done July 2, 2007 and have currently lost 87 lbs. The hospital was very clean. I am a registered nurse and I feel the nurses were just not up to my expectations. They were kind enough, but there were no real physical assessments performed by any of the nurses. I had no complications either immediately post-op nor since. Thanks Dr. Aceves for helping me enjoy a new life.