Jaime Ricardo Ramos Kelly Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. Ramos Kelly and his staff were absolutely wonderful. I chose Oasis of Hope Hospital for surgery / recovery and they too were simply the best. From start to finish, I had all of my questions answered, I was never left feeling "alone" or scared in Mexico for the surgery. The entire process is above board, professional, and streamlined.

I have had ZERO complications since surgery. I had a hiatal hernia repair, too, and have no pain or side effects. Dr. Ramos Kelly visited me daily to ensure I was in good health - including two visits at my hotel (like a home visit!), and the nurses checked on me round the clock in the hospital. I pre-op'd my diet two months in advance to shrink my liver, dropping 27 pounds by the day of surgery, and two weeks post-op, I am down another 13 pounds. That's 40 pounds total so far!!! For the first time - in a long time - I have been able to walk up and down a staircase without my knees on fire or feeling like I was going to fall over.

Without reservation, I encourage others seeking this surgery to contact Dr. Ramos Kelly. Take the time to do your homework, ask for referrals, and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS you are given. I feel like I have a new life in front of me and I am so grateful for the part Dr. Ramos Kelly and his team played to assist me.

Because I was asked to write a review, I am doing this. I had Bariatric surgery, Gastric Bypass February 22, 2016 with Dr. Ramos Kelly in Mexico in the hospital in Tijuana as suggested by him. I am 64, with no health complications and was then 226 pounds at 5'3". (I am now 162 pounds). I sustained a leak after the first surgery and so another surgery to repair this leak was suggested within 48 hours. It was a full abdominal surgery. I had a very difficult time coming out of this surgery and did so after 2 days and came close to not making it. No leak showed up and after one costly week in the hospital, I flew back to Canada and immediately went to the emergency ward. Within a few days, another leak showed up and this time I was septic with two large abscesses which necessitated one month in the hospital with three months also of no food or drink through my mouth(pic line and enteral system for food and water). I had a stent put in to help hole repair. After six months from surgery I am past the worst and have lost 60 pounds and have one more year of recovery ahead of me to stabilize a now very delicate system ( I vomit frequently and can barely eat normal food). I now have an incisional hernia that means another surgery after another year of recovery. My specialist, who was rated number one in Gastric Intestinal care, said he does about 15 repairs a year and my age was not the main factor...he did a 30 year old the month before me that needed a repair. I had an excellent ICU doctor in Mexico, Dr. Michels. Dr. Ramos did his best he said. I have questions of him rushing the surgeries as he was scheduled to do seven in one day on the day I had surgery. My daughter was scheduled as the last of seven and refused to be operated on so late in the evening, at the risk of losing her position. She was in tears. We incurred a lot of stress and difficulty working within the system in Mexico. We also found the lack of English speaking nurses for my special needs, very challenging and in one instance extremely alarming as disagreement over an intravenous arose. (Dr. Ramos Kelly had discharged me and had all intravenous removed and a nurse was going to put it back it! We insisted she call him and she refused). There are no answers forthcoming from Dr. Ramos Kelly for the blotched surgeries. We have received much kind care in Canada. A very very difficult journey. I was not able to work for six months and am greatly thankful for the many prayers and love from my family and spiritual family. I honestly know I came close to dying and had an experience with Jesus visiting me and breaking off of me destruction and death. The magnitude of this, could have robbed me of my marriage had we not such a strong foundation plus financial savings as my husband had to give to me incredibly for months. I was completely isolated for three months while I had my nose tube and had to regain a lot of muscle through walking. I am slowly relearning to eat. This is not exaggerated.

I had surgery on June 11th 2015 with Dr. Kelly.
We were treated very well. The accomodations at Hospital & Hotel were better then I expected. Better even then the states. The staff were friendly and accommodating and we felt secure and taken care of. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Best decision!

I went to Tijuana alone. Dr. Kelly and his staff took great care of me and I had no issues during my time in Tijuana or since I have been home. I have called Dr. Kelly and e-mailed him and he has always responded. Two months out from surgery and I have lost 45 pounds. My only regret was not going and doing this 4-5 years ago.

The clinic where the surgery was performed had marble floors, class doors and was nicer than 99% of hospitals in the USA. The nurses were terrific and very caring.

I would recommend Dr. Kelly and his staff to anyone. FYI...Dr. Kelly speaks perfect English. He also came by my hotel room twice while I was recovering. What doctor in the USA does that? Thank you Dr. Kelly and team!

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Hello! I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ramos Kelly. I had a revision from a lap-band to a gastric sleeve. I flew to Tijuana on may 22, 2015. Jorge, Dr. Kelly's driver, picked me up and took me to a small alternative clinic to get a blood test, xrays, and an urine test. Then, I was taken to the Clinica San Juan (CSJ) to meet Dr. Kelly, Cecilia, and Dr. Gutierrez (the anesthesiologist). Dr. Kelly talked to me about the procedure, my health history, answered my questions, etc. Cecilia collected payment for the doctor and for the clinic then we were taken to Hotel Lucerna. The hotel was beautiful and very close to the border and to the clinic. The next day, Jorge picked us up early in the morning, took us to CSJ and check us in. There were 2 more girls getting surgery that day, so I was the second to go in. The nurses were extremely nice and helpful. Have to say language might be a barrier if you don't speak Spanish, but a language app or a pre-made phrase list might be helpful. So, when the time came, 2 nurses came to get me, took me upstairs to the OR, the anesthesiologist, Dr. Vaquez-Bailon, Cecilia, and the rest of the team were there. I remember feeling drowsing and then fell asleep. Next thing I know, I woke up in my room getting transferred to my bed. I stayed 2 days in the hospital and 2 days in the hotel. Have to say i was never in pain but it feels more like being in discomfort. I guess I was lucky since I did not have any nausea or pain. My stayed in the hospital was very pleasant, it was extremely clean and bright with a TV (just a couple of English channels so bring DVDs) and a big private bathroom. I had an IV the whole time. The nurses came very often to administer more glucose and medicine and to check on me. Dr. Kelly came to visit me everyday (sometimes 2x) during my stay in the hospital and in the hotel, he gave me his cell phone number and was extremely nice and helpful during the whole process. On the last day, Jorge took us back to the airport without a problem. It took me about a week to fully recover. I would say it took me about 2 wks to feel like my old normal. I would recommend Dr. Kelly to everybody. He is an amazing and helpful doctor. The whole experience was very positive and I am so happy I took this step towards a new life. Don't be afraid to go to Tijuana! I felt very safe and the people are very nice. Posted on June 3, 2015, 1:09 p.m.

If your thinking about wls in Mexico Dr.Kelly is the only Dr you should be using.

I recently had surgery with Dr. Kelly, my friend who is a nurse did all the leg work in finding him. A fellow nurse went ahead of me and did the test run. After everything checked out I joined the FB page and made my decision shortly after that. Everything went smoothly they run a really tight operation. I was never afraid, I felt safe, and it all went well. Your in good hands with Dr. Kelly and his team.

I am sitting on a flight heading home with my husband that just received the sleeve from Dr. Kelly. I myself was sleeved about 5 yrs ago in the US. The experience and care my husband received was far beyond anything you would receive back home in the states..take it from me as I had this first hand!! From the moment you are picked up at the airport by his driver Jorge, your nerves are calmed. What a nice man, that takes the time to explain everything and really be your liaison for everything that is needed during your stay. Also with the language barrier Dr. Kelly's team of Heath and Tresia can be reached at any time...I text them a question and in a matter of moments, answer received. (especially Tresia...what a God sent). Onto Dr. Kelly....I have never seen a man work so hard and spend so much time with his patients. During our stay at the Clinic and my husbands recovery I would make jokes that I was jealous of his surgery experience compared to mine! Please consider Dr. Kelly went making the choice to change your life. He cares about his patients and quality of his work. You are in good hands!! Not only that, Dr. Kelly was nice enough to even test my sleeve when I was there for my husbands surgery and I am going back to get a revision!! All thanks to the US doctors not making the sleeve small enough!! Gained almost 40pds back!! Their is hope for a new life and this Dr will give it to you!

I had the "sleeve" with Dr. Ramos Kelly one week ago. It is without hesitation that I recommend this doctor. The unfamiliar is sometimes frightening and having surgery in Mexico is no exception. Dr. Kelly and his team make you feel safe and comfortable from the moment you step off the plane. Dr. Kelly's driver (Jorge) was there to pick us up at the airport and accompanied me for all pre op testing and on the hospital tour. Jorge is bi-lingual so it is so comforting to have someone there who explains what is happening. The hotel was beautiful. The doctor even has special meal services for his patients. And here is something you don't hear of in the states....house calls! That's right...the doctor came by the hotel to visit and discuss my upcoming surgery. Care in the clinic was great. I was sent home with a DVD of my swallow test and the detailed notes from my surgery (what doctor in the states does this?). Dr. Kelly also sews the staple line of your sleeve. This doctor only does a few surgeries per day. Some of the other doctors I considered did up to 13-15 per day! Additionally, he is certified on the American Boards. I could only find one other surgeon in Mexico that was American Board Certified. I left Mexico with a new lease on life and my doctors direct cell phone number...again what doc in the states does that? Before I had the surgery I did my homework. I went on Dr. Kelly's Pateints Facebook page (Dr. Ramos Kelly Patients) and asked questions. Members are happy to share and it is a great forum to learn about this talented and caring surgeon. My only regret....not doing this sooner!