Guillermo Alvarez, M.D.
194 Patients
20 Reviews
About Guillermo Alvarez
A highly skilled surgeon that specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Dr. Alvarez has specialized in bariatric surgery which he started early in his general surgery residency. He has worked in several hospitals in the USA, France and Mexico during his residency and dedicates his life in helping obese patients. Currently he is one of the leading surgeons in the continent performing the VSG procedure (Gastric Sleeve).
Credentials and training
- Medical School Attended
- Universidad Antonoma de Nuevo Leon - Monterrey, Mexico2000
- Residency
- Christus Meguerza Hospital of Monterrey - Monterrey, Mexico2006
- Fellowship
- Advced Laparoscopy- Christus-M High Spcecialty - Monterrey, Mexico2006
View listed training (5)
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Advanced Course on Morbid Obesity Surgery, France2006
, Bariatric Surgery
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Advanced Laparoscopy (Minimally Invasive Surgery)2006
Laparoscopy
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Bariatric Postgraduate Course by SAGES2007
, Bariatric Surgery
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Postgraduate Course Cleaveland Clinic Foundation2008
, Bariatric Surgery
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Postgraduate Course Obesity Surgery by ACS2005
, Bariatric Surgery
Listed procedures
- Adjustable Gastric Band
- Revision Surgery
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
Group Memberships
- LAP-BAND
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Practice and contact
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Piedras Negras, Coahuila 26020Get directions
Mexico -
Phone1-866-MY-SLEEV
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