Dr. Guillermo Alvarez – Weight Loss Surgeon in Mexico

Dr. Guillermo Alvarez is a highly skilled Mexico bariatric surgery practitioner who specializes in numerous forms of laparoscopic bariatric surgery, including gastric sleeve surgery and Lap Band in Mexico. Dr. Alvarez started his bariatric surgery specialization  early in his general surgery residency. He worked in several hospitals in the United States, France and Mexico during his residency and has subsequently dedicated his life to helping obese patients.

Dr. Alvarez works with a highly trained team to help his patients achieve a healthy and long life through his skill as a surgeon.

Your well being and excellent outcome is our primary goal. Feel free to email or call us and we will have one of our coordinators get in touch with you to assist you with more information and prices.

School of Medicine
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico.

General Surgery Residency
Christus Muguerza High Specialty Hospital. Monterrey, Mexico.

Advanced Laparoscopy
Christus Muguerza Monterrey Hospital, Monterrey, Mexico.

Bariatric Surgery
- The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Bariatric Surgery Postgraduate course. Dallas, Tx.
- American College of Surgeons (ACS), Bariatric Surgery Postgraduate course. Chicago, IL.
- European Institute of Telesurgery / Institut de Recherche contre les cancers de l'Appariel Digestif (EITS / IRCAD), Advanced Obesity Surgery. Strasbourg, France.
- Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery, (AMCE), Bariatric Postgraduate course, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training
- Mexican Association of General Surgery, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
- Mexican Institute of Social Security UMAE # 71 Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico.

Other Accomplishes
- Author of the book "Successful Weight Loss With the Gastric Sleeve"
- 100% Fluent English (TOEFL)
- Chief Resident in his General Surgery Training
- Board Certified Surgeon
- American College of Surgeons Certified for Advanced Trauma and Life Support
- Various publications in national and international journals.