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Meet The Caring And Devoted Endobariatric Team.

The Surgeons, The Nurses, The Assistants And The Administration Staff.
All Dedicated to Helping You Meet Your Weight Loss Goals.

Our Staff

Dr. Alvarez has teamed up with a amazing staff of doctors throughout the years to offer you the best possible outcome and well-being. The staff that you will see during your stay has been carefully selected, all bilingual and with great work ethics and passion toward what they do.

MEET THE CARING AND DEVOTED
ENDOBARIATRIC TEAM.

THE SURGEONS, THE NURSES, THE ASSISTANTS AND THE ADMINISTRATION STAFF.
ALL DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU MEET YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOALS.

Doctors

Guillermo Alvarez, M.D.

Chief Bariatric Surgeon


Author, speaker, cyclist and bariatric surgeon. Dr. Alvarez achieved SRC accreditation as a Master Surgeon in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in 2012 Also named Top Bariatric Surgeon by Newsweek Magazine and featured on ABC News. With 20,000 gastric sleeve surgeries performed and over a decade of time dedicated to this single procedure he has earned worldwide recognition.
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Ulises Salinas, M.D.

Anesthesiologist


Anesthesiologist that specializes in intensive care with 25 years of experience and special training in difficult airway intubation, he has been recognized with awards by his peers and licensing board for his dedication and skill in the field of anesthesiology, he joined Team Endobariatric nine years ago and has been in charge of the care of thousands of patients in the Operation Room along with Dr. Alvarez

Gabriel Rosales, M.D.

Certified Bariatric Surgeon


Dr. Rosales attended the Medical School University of Monterrey, graduating cum laude going on to earn the coveted Chief Resident position during residency. Joining Team Endobariatric and Dr. Alvarez in 2008 as a surgical assistant, he has been side-by-side with Dr. Alvarez on over 10,000 gastric sleeve surgeries.

Patient Assistance

Rosie Flores

Patient Coordinator


Rosie has been with Dr. Alvarez since day 1. She has first-hand knowledge of her patients’ journey, thanks to her own gastric sleeve surgery by Dr. Alvarez.

Brandi Carter

Patient Coordinator


Brandi is one of our patient coordinators, with her you'll have one of the best experiences possible, Brandi knows a lot about the procedure because she was also operated by Dr. Alvarez and has been working with the Endobariatric team for a long time.

Michelle Molina, RN

Hospital Assistance


Head Nurse

Cynthia Lopez

Hospital Assistance


Receptionist

Andrea Hernandez

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Cecilia Flores

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Edgar Perez

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Emilio Chavana

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Mariela Martinez

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Mario Espinoza

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Miguel Angel Alvarado

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Pedro Mercado

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Norma Vazquez

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

Paola Negrete

Hospital Assistance


Nursing Staff

OR Nurses

Emmanuel Jimenez


Emmanuel is a Registered Nurse that looks over the needs of the team in the OR.

Liliana De La Rosa

Nurse Anesthetist


Liliana is one of the newest addition to the OR Team. She is working along with Dr. Salinas watching over his needs and the patient's safety.

Administrative Personnel

Lourdes Carranza

Personal Assistant


Lourdes is Dr. Alvarez's Personal Assistant and manages his agenda and complete schedule.

Ricardo Avila

Marketing


Marketing Assistant in the team, his specialty is social media and community management

From our blog

Latest articles from our blog.
13 March

Money-Saving Tips to Cut the Cost of Your Gastric Sleeve Diet

Your gastric sleeve surgery cost may be in the rearview mirror, but you still have bills to pay, right? If you’re in the stage of life where saving money is a must—or you’re just a naturally thrifty person—this is the blog for you. Many potential patients assume that the VSG...

06 March

Is Judgment Holding You Back from Bariatric Surgery?

A lot of factors go into deciding whether to have bariatric surgery. Some of the patients who schedule a consultation with our team at Endobariatric are very interested in the health benefits of gastric sleeve but seem to second guess having surgery because of how it may look to other...

28 February

Are You “Obese”? Learn the Technical Definitions

The terms “overweight” and “obese” often get thrown around interchangeably, but they are medical terms with distinct parameters. If you are unsure which term most accurately describes your body size, I, Dr. Guillermo Alvarez, a leading gastric sleeve surgeon in North America, can provide you with accurate information so that...

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