Alberto Aceves Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Aceves was a very kind and caring man. His staff was extremely concerned and cared for your every need. From the time they picked me up at the airport, I was in very good hands. The Altmer Hospital where Dr. Aceves practices is like going to a spa. It is beautiful. They have all state of the art equipment, the rooms are beautifully tiled and well maintained, doesn't even smell like a hospital would. I can not express enough, if you are self pay and are thinking of having WLS, you will not regret and will be thankful that you choose Dr. Aceves in Mexicali over any other doctor in Mexico. I would rate my experience a 10, out of a 1 - 10.

My pre-surgery interaction was with Nina his assistant so my first opportunity to speak with Dr. Aceves was on the day of my surgery.

He was so kind and concerned. He did not treat me like just another procedure, rather like a real person facing some fears and having questions.

We started a little late because he was in another surgery. He was performing a mastetomy on a young Mexican girl who had no insurance (he was offering his services for free) Just a little insight into his character. (Nina told me this)

My impressions over time have just gotten better. He is truly concerned about me and my health.

His assistant, Nina, was so sweet and accomodating. She picked us up from the airport and drove us the 2 hours into Mexico, stayed during the surgery and saw me everyday afterward. She also keeps in touch with me now with e-mails.

Because I had this done in Mexico my after care was done with my private physician. But, Dr. Aceves gave me all my chart information including x-rays and the band paperwork. I have gone back to Mexico for my fills. All he asked me to pay was the x-ray room charges. $60.00.

I was a little trepedacious about going to Mexico before I went. I am SO glad I did. I have never had better care in my life.

I went because I needed to self-pay and it was so much cheaper. Now after everything is said and done, I would rather pay more and go to Dr. Aceves than having my surgery done anywhere else.

Dr. Aceves, the other physicians, his staff and his family are FABULOUS !!!!

My husband and I were in Mexicali for my 12/20/04 Lap RNY/Fobi surgery and we had a very positive experience. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable surgeon. He is also wonderful person, who genuinely cares about his patients and their families. He takes the time out to explain the surgery, procedures, risks, and aftercare not only to me but also to to my husband.

He took the time out to check on us several times during the day while we were in the hospital as well as while we were at the hotel.

My husband and I have worked in several hospitals in the US we have never experienced a surgeon who has been able to exhibit skill as a medical profession as well as demonstrate such a positive bedside manner.

We both felt comfortable and encourged about out out of country experience. We would have other medical procedure performed down there again in a heartbeat !!!!

Dr. Alberto Aceves has been a very important part of my journey. A year after surgery I am still in contact with him and his staff on a regular basis. They have always been there to answer my questions and boy did I have questions. They are very patient.

Absolutely the best! Dr. Aceves is so caring and kind - yet a true professional. He spent a lot of time with me and answered all questions patiently. I can't imagine a better surgeon. His patient coordinator, Nina Eguia, is FABULOUS. She speaks perfect English (the doctor speaks English also, though not quite as fluently) and was the perfect hostess and guide throughout the process. I cannot say enough good things about this great team. The anesthesiologist (Carlos) was excellent, as well; he checked in with me both before and after surgery to make sure all was well. Just to show how caring Dr Aceves is -- I was discharged from the hospital on Thursday evening, stayed overnight at the local hotel that night and Dr A came to the hotel see me in the morning before we checked out to make sure everything was okay. Unbelievable!

I became very interested in bariatric surgery, and started to do my research. After investigating many web sites, and talking to many people, over about a years time. I made contact with Nina, Dr. Aceves's assistant. It didn't take long to come to a decision after talking with her. I knew at that point, after dealing with insurance denials, that as a self pay patient, this was to be the route for me.

I just can't say enough about Nina, Dr. Aceves, and the staff at the hospital. The only language barrier was with the nurses, but we were always able to communicate. I think when someone is nauseated, the language is universal. Happily, that didn't last long.

It has been 3 months now, and I am down about 45 pounds. This was the best decision that I could have made for myself. My band started out very tight, and continues to remain that way, so I have not felt the need for a fill as yet, But, when I do, I will go back to see these wonderful people.

So far love the office staff. Dr. Aceves has a wonderful bedside manner as well as being a good surgeon!

Nina, office coordinator is fabulous.

Dr. Aceves is a warm and friendly person. He is very knowledgable and his english is good. It is obious that you are in a presence of a good man and a skilled surgeon when you meet him. Do not let his casual dress or big smile deceive you he is very skilled and knowledgable. He was clear in explaining to me with visuals, the difference in the bands. He showed me the Inamed band that I was to get, the box still sealed with a serial number. Later I got a card with the serial number on it. This was very nice since some of the mexican doctors have gotten a bad rap as to using the SAGB in stead of the Inamed. I know that my band is the lapband since I got the prof from my doctor, befoe I even knew to ask. His aftercare is great. I follow up every 10 days with my progress trough email, and I will visit him for fills. I think that overall he is a 10. His bedside manners are exceptional, he came and visited me several times for follow up. I also know that his surgical skills are exceptional. I had my band slip immediately following surgery. Had I choosen a less skilled surgeron, I may have lost my band. Dr. Aceves was able to correct the problem with a second surgery and my band was saved. Dr. Aceves is totally awsome, if only he was closer, he could do all my surgeries for the rest of my life. I can recommend Dr. Aceves sincerely and completely. You can not go wrong with him.

All I can say is he is A+++++++++++++++!!! This was one of the greatest experinces in my life!
The staff and hospital were excellent. They truely seem to care about your well being.
Dr. Aceves, comes in and explains everything to you. Even shows you all kind of different bands, including the one you are getting in a sealed box.
He is very concerned about your aftercare and explains all risk to you. His bedside manner is just amazing!
Only thing I would like to see improved on is help with speaking to the nurses. Nina his assistant can not be there 24/7, and the nurses speak no english. A card with words on it like, water, towel, hurt, ice, etc would be so nice to have. That way at least you can point to the spanish word to the nurse to get what you need.
I am very satisfised with my overall experince with Dr. Aceves and would not change one thing about my whole experince.