I am super frustrated right now, its been two weeks since I cancelled my surgery with Dr. Kelly and asked for my deposit back. I paid using the same bank that he uses so it was a quick transfer that took minutes, I asked for my money to be refunded the same way so it would be easiest and they told me they would work on it and would refund me. The only thing I have received from them to this day is headaches! Last Sunday, over a week after they said they would refund me, I emailed them and I have not yet received a reply! I know some other people had the same problem in the past when trying to get a refund from them (they posted here) but I should had listened!!!! Now I am having to go through my bank to get them to investigate it and refund my money. Thankfully I have the contract which says that I have 21 days to cancel before the surgery and would receive all my money back. Please, please, please if you are even 1% uncertain that you want to use Dr. Kelly do not pay your deposit! or pay it with a credit card! I was very sure when I booked it that I wanted him to be my surgeon but after much investigation I decided against it, and all they have done is show me how wise I was on my decision to change surgeons. I am so disappointed in the lack of professionalism that I have experienced with this surgeons staff.

It's stands for Fellow of the American College of surgeons. Is an organization in the USA that many surgeons here belong to but only a few out of the country do. Dr. Kelly takes great pride on being a member but if they knew his unprofessional practices his membership can be in geopardy. What I said in the other post that bothered Omar was that many surgeon in Mexico could qualify to be in it but they choose not to persue it, that being an FACS member is not a requirement to being an amazing surgeon, like I believe Dr. Ponce is, and obviously Dr. Kelly did too since Dr. Ponce was Dr.Kellys teacher with the sleeve.

I understand well he better start having his staff treat people better then.

Yeah I agree, no matter how good of a surgeon you are you should treat everyone with respect!

Omar is fantastic!

I've always had calls and emails returned ASAP.

They aren't requiring me to make a deposit.

I couldnt be more thrilled to have my surgery scheduled with Dr. Kelly in June.

I agree 100% that if you have a problem you try and get it resolved, but not sure if bashing him on a public forum is correct either?!?!

Good luck with your surgery, I heard Dr Ponce de leon is a great surgeon as well.

I'm just perusing this post... cause I was nosy I guess.. but,

goofycathy, what do you think was said that would be considered "bashing"???

I am unsure what you mean by bashing him goofycathy. If I wanted to "bash" him I would post all of the emails I have received from them where they bash doctors, coordinators and other people. They required for me to pay a deposit and I know they have asked the same of other people, I am glad they are not requiring the same from you. My intention was not to "bash" anyone, only to make people aware that this is an issue, I wish I had listened to previous posts about it, but hey live and learn. Good luck with your surgery.

Your right, bashing may have been the wrong word...

Just a friendly reminder , Remember to adhere to the forum rules and be respectful to others on this thread.

Just a friendly reminder ' date=' Remember to adhere to the forum rules and be respectful to others on this thread.[/quote']

I just want to double check, but I don't think I violated any of the forum rules. Please correct me if I am wrong. I posted about my personal experience with a doctor and his office staff, and that appears to be within the guidelines. Please let me know if this is not the case. Thank you!

I just want to double check, but I don't think I violated any of the forum rules. Please correct me if I am wrong. I posted about my personal experience with a doctor and his office staff, and that appears to be within the guidelines. Please let me know if this is not the case. Thank you!

No you have not violated any rules. I just wanted to remind everybody on this thread to be courteous to others,that is all. Thanks!

Ok, great thank you!

Hello,

I attempted to contact Dr Kelly via http://www.mexicoobesitysurgery.com/ and received responses from http://alighterme.com. At http://alighterme.com the surgeons listed do NOT include Dr Kelly. According to the article at http://www.prlog.org/10861118-lighter-me-weight-loss-facilitator-hires-three-new-bariatric-surgeons.html Dr Kelly IS a part of this group.

What is going on?

Thanks,

Paula

He is no longer affiliated with them. There are many post here with his contact information (DDFinn posted the number for his assistant above). Good luck!

Paola you can also do a search with his name on here and you will find more information on topics with him involved.

Sorry Paula that is

He uses his own co-ordinators in MX now. I personally think that Alighterme leaves him up on their site because he is really well known, then they steer you to one of the Doc's they acctually do coordinate for. They have not worked together for many months.