Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

I'm only 5 weeks out but I have lost 30 pounds and feel so much better!

Getting the gastric sleeve from Dr. Guillermo Alvarez is one of the best decisions I have made. The process was seamless and easy from beginning to end. The knowledge of Susan as I was getting registered and scheduled, to Dr. Alvarez' information regarding all parts of the surgery, to the surgical team and hospital in Piedra Negras---everything was simple, straight-forward, and exactly what I expected. Not only did the procedure go smoothly, I had the care of amazing doctors who repeatedly checked on me and nurses who not only wanted to make sure that my health was ok, they truly cared about me as a person. I didn't feel like I was in a sterile hospital (though, it was a clean, well taken care of facility), I felt like I was with a family who cares about me. And, the great part? They still care about me. I get emails and videos to help me along my journey. Plus, I know I can email and get answers anytime I need them. If you are considering this surgery, do yourself a favor and make sure to go to Dr. Alvarez--him and his team are the absolute best! A+

Had the best experience with Dr. A. Can't imagine a better experience even in the US.

I had my sleeve on 4/4/16. I am doing great! Dr. Alvarez and his staff are amazing! I do not regret having this procedure done, or traveling to Mexico. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and completely focused on the patients. The entire staff has the entire process down to a science and you will be in great hands.

I love my sleeve! Had a no problems with traveling to Mexico for surgery. Would highly recommend Dr. Alvarez and his team!!

Gastric Sleeve done on April 1, 2016. In Piedras Negras, Mexico.
I have only the best regard for Dr. Alvarez and his team of surgeons, medical staff and assistants. As a registered nurse, I feel confident in stating that the care I received by this amazing team was the best available for this procedure. I researched local doctors as well as doctors abroad to find the most qualified doctor for this procedure. Dr. Alvarez and his team are simply the most qualified you will find. Competency is matched equally with care and attention to your needs. The team is able to anticipate your needs based on their experience. There is a particular quality that sets the Endobariatric team apart from other teams in Mexico. The care and support that is received as a patient is done by a caring staff that is very emotionally supportive as well as medically qualified.
As a single parent and provider for disabled children, I was very nervous to leave my children, go to Mexico and put my very life and the livelihood of my children at risk. But I needed to make a decision to care for myself so that I would be able to care for my children as a healthier and more physically capable provider. In order to assure the best outcome for myself, I had to trust a stranger with not only my life, but the life of those so dear to me. The former patients were able to explain what my experience was going to be like from beginning to end. The doctors are accessible before and after the procedure. Susan, the nurse coordinator is readily available. The entire team was compassionate and I felt the my outcome was important to them!
The entire experience was very well organized from the moment I sent in my health history to the moment I boarded the plane to go home. The team was extremely personable and watchful over the patients through the wholeprocess. I did not bring a travel companion with me, but I felt completely safe and secure the entire time I was traveling and through the hospital stay.

As a side note. My sister and helper had to have non emergent, but unexpected gall bladder surgery 19 days after my surgery. Even though her surgery occurred 3 miles from our home, she had very little contact with her surgeon. There were complications that were not explained well to her and she had to schedule an appointment to talk to her doctor. He was not available to even talk to her after surgery! She had more pain and a longer initial recovery period than I did. She felt like was a procedure and a chart number instead of a person with a life outside of the procedure she was having. Such a different experience from my own!
My professional and personal opinion is that Quality care is not only earmarked by competence, but integrity and compassionate concern for the person receiving care. I received that from every staff member.
I have already recommended the procedure by Dr. Alvarez to my dear friend. I would not recommend anyone else. No one else has the teaching, support, competence and caring that "Dr. A's" team provides! I am very grateful for an amazing experience with no complications, and amazing recovery!!

everything was perfect, exactly like everyone say's... VIP all the way. I have NEVER been treated better at a hospital and was even better healthcare than in Missouri. I would do it again and if you need this sleeve then Dr. Alvarez is the person who you can trust.

Lots of contact before surgery, assurances of safety in Mexico, given lots of information including Utube videos, lots of TLC. Dr Alvarez and his whole crew are wonderful and caring. I'd never had surgery or spent a night in a hospital before and they made this easy! Would recommend Dr. Alvarez and Endobariatrics to anyone.

My experience with Endobariatric and Dr A was wonderful. The care and professionalism was outstanding. I never once felt unsafe or in danger being in Mexico. My mother traveled with me and she was very skeptical at first, but was pleased with the overall experience. I would recommend Dr A to any of my friends and family.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on March 8, 2016 and couldn't be more pleased. When I decided to have this operation, I initially visited my local doctor. I went through the pre-surgery process with him but as I continued to do research on this surgery, I kept reading wonderful reviews and great success rates about Dr. Alvarez. Traveling to Mexico became a non issue after doing research about Dr. Alvarez. My friends and family were very hesitant about me going to Mexico, but I had a peace about the decision I made. In fact, I sent them all links about the research I had done about having Dr. Alvarez doing the surgery and there was nothing they could say. They agreed that he was the most qualified. Once arriving in San Antonio, the process was easy. Endobariatrics staff and doctors have the process down. All the accommodations were nice, getting across the border and back into the U.S. was easy but most of all the surgery and care afterwards was great! My operation went smoothly and I was up and walking my 10,000 steps the next day. I have not had any pain and have been losing weight ever since. My stats are: Highest weight - 253lbs, Pre-op diet weight - 250lbs, Surgery weight - 237lbs, current weight 216lbs. My BMI was 42 and now is 37. In addition to the surgery being easy and successful, Dr. Alvarez and staff keep you updated with new phases of the diet. Also, they are very easy to reach via email, phone, and snapchat. Dr. Alvarez also believes in educating everyone about the gastric sleeve surgery with very informative videos and Ask Dr. A videos. These are very helpful in the research process and to revisit when needed.