Alvaro Valencia Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
17 yr Experience
4 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
4 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
70% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 60
17 yr Experience
4 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
4 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
70% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 60
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My first impression of Dr. Valencia was that he was a very down to earth and geniune person that had a passion for his job as well as very knowledgable. This feeling only grew the longer I talked with him and with the care and attention he showed me after surgery. His staff along with Dr. Silva were 2nd to none. Although it is a tough decision to travel outside of the country for a surgery as serious as this, anyone considering going there should know that I rank him 1st class and it would be difficult to find a more caring and professional doctor anywhere. I found Dr. Valencia and Dr. Silva to be very surgically competent, and there bed side manners were excellent.
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Dr, Valencia was just an angel. I would recommend him to all. The staff was just as great, very warm and professional. His bedside manners and surgical competence were both excellent. I had no complaints about my experience.
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Dr. Alvaro Valencia, in Bogota, Colombia, is a great, caring doctor and I was blessed to have him cross my path. I traveled to Colombia from Florida to have my RNY gastric bypass and have NO REGRETS! Dr. Valencia was very attentive and thorough with all information before surgery. After surgery, he would go check on me every night at the hotel. Even after I returned home to Florida, he is always accesible via email or phone. He is a very skilled surgeon, has THE BEST bedside manner and makes you feel very comfortable. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Valencia in Bogota, Colombia.
The Doctor: My first impression, he is very friendly and nice ( I was worried and scared, being from another country and all ). Very knowledgable and explained the surgery in excellent detail. Seems to really enjoy his job and truely wants to help larger size people become a healthy size. Does not rush you, allows time for questions and his return answers. I would rate Dr Valencia a \"10\" he is wonderful.rn rnrnThe next visit:I wont have anymore visits with him, but he does encourage to email him.rn
Dr. Valencia was professional yet loving and caring. He took care of me every step of the way along with Dr. Silva and my guide Paulina and the entire www.affordablebariatrics.com team.rnrnEverything was amazing. He did a great job on discussing and emphasizing aftercare along with a structured program and personal booklet/plan. He even gives notes to show at the airport for a wheelchair, and laminated cards to prove that you have had surgery to use in restaraunts to order a childs meal.rnrnHe explained in detail the risks of surgery and why the type of weight loss surgery was right for me.rnrnBedside manner was caring, and the actual doctors always answer the 800 number to answer all your questions.rnrnI would rate the entire team with a 10 !
Dr. Alvaro Valencia in Bogota, Colombia was my surgeon. The entire experience was very pleasant. Dr. Valencia and his staff at Affordable Bariatrics was very competent and professiona. I underwent numerous pre op tests and was eveluated by five specialty doctors for clearence in their areas of concentration. Dr. Valencia explained the risks and the actual procedure in great detail. I thought that I had researched everything before hand, but learned more from him. Dr. Valencia and Dr. Silva both had wonderful bedside manner and made me feel at ease from the beginning. The only negative was that the hospital was on the warm side due to there being no air conditioners because of the mild climate. Dr. Silva actually brought me a fan from his office to use though. I do not regret choosing Affordable Bariatrics one bit. I must keep in contact with Dr. Valencia on a monthly basis via email or phone and follow up with a bariatric doctor as well. I have chosen Dr. Henderson in Brunswick, GA to provide follow up, but have not seen him as of yet.
I had surgery with Dr Valencia on April 18, 2006. When I was researching the places and procedures, I felt like God lead me here. I came across it through a search engine in 2005 and a peaceful, light shined on me and I knew this is where I wanted to be. Then a year later I went into "PANIC" mode and couldn't remember it and the same thing happend. That is when I decided to stop second guessing everything and proceed with my procedure. The first impression of Dr. Valencia was he looked so young. He was a very sweet, little MD that expressed what was going to happen to me and very self explanatory. The words that stuck in my head were, "I am going to give you a tool. But how you use it is up to you". Those were words I really didn't understand at first. I just thought this is an easy way to loose weight and be skinny in a hurry. But, the words rung through my head and always rung in my head.
When I was wheeled into the OR, I remember being so scared. He and Dr Silva came rushing into my OR and then asked what was wrong. I was crying and didn't say a word. They both asked if I was scared. My reply, "Yes, I am afraid of dying". They kissed my cheek and forehead and said, "Elizabeth, we will see you in a few hours. You are going to be fine". They said a prayer over me and then I woke up in the rocovery room. They said, "ELizabeth, we stayed with you this entire time. How do you feel"? I cried because they were there beside me and I knew God placed them in my life for a reason.
When I felt me slipping and becoming frustrated his words rang loud and clear. Not to mention the money we spent to have this procedure was not cheap. Therefore, I wanted to accomplish everything I could. I still keep in contact with these physicians and I appreciate all that they did for me. They gave me freedom from being overweight again.
I can't express in enough words how careing the staff and tour guide was. I love Affordable Bariatrics. Now, if we can come up with something for plastic surgery in a package as these fellas gave us we would be even more greatful.
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Dr Valencia is a truly wonderful caring and compassionate surgeon, My first impression was this man treats me as if he has known me my entire life. The staff treated me as if I were family.