Guillermo Alvarez Bariatric Surgeon MD

I had complete confidence and calm with my decision after reading so many wonderful reviews about Dr. Alvarez and his staff. My husband was nervous since I first mentioned the surgery and was even more so when I told him I had decided on Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. But he felt MUCH better after meeting and talking with Dr. A. He was so thorough and complete in telling us about the procedure, risks, aftercare, etc.rnSusan is absolutely wonderful! I can't imagine any office having anyone more concerned, competent and quicker to respond to phone calls or emails than Susan. Dr. A's cousin, Rosy, who drove us to and from San Antonio is a sweetheart, too.rnShe was so easy to talk to and helped make the 2+ hour trip coming and going much easier. Priscilla, is his newest employee - a private nurse who is with you alot in the hospital. She speaks English (the majority of the nurses don't) so she's a real PLUS to his team. rnI think one of the best things I can say to describe my experience is: THERE WERE NO SURPRISES which is a big plus to them. It just shows how thorough they are pre-surgery and have been just as much so post surgery.

Dr. Alvarez and his staff were great. I can't say enough wonderful things about Susan, Rosie and Pricilla. My entire experience in Mexico was positive. Don't let the idea of \"Mexico\" scare you. The hospital was cleaner than most here and the attention your given is deffinitly better than you receive in the States. I will never regret my choice.

Dr Alvarez and his whole team are everything and more that everyone says he is. Kindness radiates from his smile. There is kindness in the simplest touch. His team is professional, compassionate and very kind.rnDr A. is through in explaining the procedure, the before care, the after care, the diet to follow. I can't imagine there is a better surgeon out there who cares as much for his patients as Dr A does.rnDr A bedside manner was second to none, as was his competence with the knife.

I had spent months trying to get approved for lapband surgery. Within that time I began to have serious doubts about whether lapband was my best choice. Then someone mentioned vertical gastric sleeve. I did research and through my research I learned about Dr. Alvarez. So I called and spoke to Susan his Coordinator. She was very helpful and nice and she put up with my nerves. And let me tell you I was nervous. I scheduled my surgery for September 18, 2007. I eargerly and nervously looked forward to my date. Could this really be the tool that would change my life forever? rnrnMy experience was a 10+. We met Dr Alvarez the morning of our surgery. I remembered being so nervous. But when I met Dr Alvarez he answered my questions and concerns and he calmed me down. He is an excellent surgeron. The care in the hospital was great. Dr. Alvarez was wonderful. Checking on me several times each day while at the hospital. Even checking on me before surgery. I can honestly say that I had no pain. Just a bit of discomfort. But no real pain. rnrnAs we were getting checked out of the hospital Dr. Alvarez gave us each a big hug wishing us sucess with our new tool. He sent instructions and medications for us to take with us. And he gives you a surgical report to take to your Doctor here in the states that describes exactly what he did in the surgery. And I can call or email Dr. Alvarez or Susan his Coordinator and they get back to you right away with any questions I may have.rnrnIt has been 1 month since my surgery. I am down 19 pounds. I have not been hungry. I LOVE MY SLEEVE.rnrnSo if you are thinking of having Vertical Gastric Sleeve and you are considering Dr. Alvarez, I would recommend that you do not hesitate. He and his staff are the best you could ask for. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself!!!!!

I have been searching for a weight loss surgery that suited my needs for years. I discovered the VSG in July, 2007 and then started researching surgeons. I knew with my lower BMI that I would not qualify for insurance coverage so immediately started looking at the self pay route. After reading others reviews of Dr. Alvarez and my own research I chose him as my surgeon. I could not have made a better decision. I had my surgery on October 16. When I met with Dr. Alvarez the morning of my surgery I was amazed at the warmth, genuine caring and knowledge that he shows. He seems to truly love and care about what he does. His support staff is wonderful, Rosie, the person who will transport you to and from the airport is a gem, she's so nice and easy and fun to talk with during a stressful and somewhat unsettled time. Priscilla is a new addition to the staff and she was fantastic. She speaks excellent english and is a great go between for you and the nursing staff. She also takes excellent care of our support people by giving them ideas of where to eat, etc. Last but by no means least is Susan, she is the Coordinator for your surgery with Dr. A. She is an excellent source of information before, during and after your surgery time. I could not have been more pleased with all of his staff. They are all genuine and caring individuals. The hospital is older, it appears to be going under some renovation at present, but it could not have been cleaner, and the nurses are fantastic. You could not go wrong with Dr. Alvarez as your physician. Oh and just as a last comment I am also a RN so I was very aware of what should be happening etc. and everything was fantastic.

I chose to have weight loss surgery in Mexico after losing the battle with my insurance co. And knowing I would have to self pay, the price was more affordable. The more I read about Dr. Alvarez the more impressed I became. I decided he was the surgeon I wanted. That was the best decision I could have made. Dr. Alvarez has a wonderful bedside manner, a great sense of humor (you know what they say about laughter!!) and is a true gentleman. He even carried my Mom's luggage from his clinic to the hospital!! AND AN AWESOME SURGEON!! It couldn't be more obvious that he knows and loves what he's doing! My stay at the hospital was great. The nurses were very compassionate and like clockwork with meds. I rarely had to ask for anything! The entire experience was very pleasant!!

I had my vertical sleeve surgery on the 26 of September and I am 9 days post op. I am doing well although my incisions still a little sore. I have lost ten pounds and have 130 to go. Dr. Alvarez and his staff took very good care of me. I felt safe. Just like everyone has said, Dr. Alvarez most definitely is a charmer, plus he has a great bedside manner. His nurse team is exceptional. They came in to check on me and give me my meds consistenly every two hours. If I needed anything inbetweem theri visits to my room they were there for me within a couple of minutes. Dr. Alvarez gave me a complete and thorough explanation of my aftercare and how to take my meds., etc. Future patients should know that he is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeble and probably one of the best at what he does. I have to say I am happy with the whole experience. I can't wait to throw away my fat clothes and I am so looking forward to my new life!

Dr. A. is a \"10\"!!rnHe is highly skilled.rnHe shows that he really cares for his patients.rnI got a sleeve and he checked on me frequently, EVERY DAY.rn

All positive!!! See my July 2007 post on my profile to see the details.

My first impression of Dr. Alvarez was \"Oh my, he is HOT\". LOL I hope he is as good a surgeon as he is good looking! Seriously, Dr. Alvarez has a wonderful gift of being able to calm you down and talk to you in a way that makes you feel he is your best friend. He explains the proceedure and answers all your questions in a non-hurried manner. I was surprised at how many times he checked in after surgery, even on Sunday. I am very happy with my experience with Dr. Alvarez and reccommend him to all.