Has anyone had their surgery performed by Dr. Ortiz (he works with Dr. Alejandro Lopez)? I know I have read at least one post from someone who had Dr. Ortiz assist Dr. Lopez with their surgery, but I don't think I've seen any posts from people who've had Dr. Ortiz as the lead surgeon. Dr. Lopez is my first choice, but I don't yet know if he will be in TJ on the day I'm having my surgery (since he splits his time between TJ and PV), so I may have to go with Dr. Ortiz.

If anyone has had any experience with him, could you share your thoughts on how it went?

Dr Ariel Ortiz owns Obesity Control Center in TJ. This is a different Dr Ortiz. I havent heard about the one you mention before.

Here's his info: http://www.alejandrolopezmd.com/our-surgeons/staff/dr-jesus-elias-ortiz-gomez-curriculum-vitae/

Icon23 this is Pania. Can you email

 

Me pania@ Hawaii.edu. I would like to know about your surgery with Lopez and Ortiz. Ronda is my coordinator so I'm very excited

Dr Jesus Ortiz that you are speaking of is a newer surgeon. He was trained by Dr Lopez and his wife. I believe Ronda said that Dr Lopez assists in his surgeries. He only does the sleeve also, from what I remember.

 

Good luck in your decision:)

Well he seems to be a very new surgeon with not many surgeries under his belt. For peace of mind I would go with Dr Garcia: he has many years experience and has completed thousands of successful surgeries.

Talked to Ronda last night. He completed his 1,000 surgery and he is assisted by Dr. Lopez. Furthermore, talked to a close friend that is an ex-pat in Mexico. All surgeons have to practice public medicine for several years before they are permitted to be private surgeons like VSG doctors. On top of that, you must have a 98% or higher success rate to stay in private practice. Sold me.... Icon23, how was you experience?!

Talked to Ronda last night. He completed his 1,000 surgery and he is assisted by Dr. Lopez. Furthermore, talked to a close friend that is an ex-pat in Mexico. All surgeons have to practice public medicine for several years before they are permitted to be private surgeons like VSG doctors. On top of that, you must have a 98% or higher success rate to stay in private practice. Sold me.... Icon23, how was you experience?!

My experience was great--I would highly recommend Dr. Ortiz. Dr. Lopez actually was not there when I had my surgery (he was in PV that week), so even if Dr. Lopez does not assist, I still trust Dr. Ortiz to be very competent. He checked in with me everyday starting the day of surgery (before and after) through my last night at the hotel (to remove the drain), so there were lots of opportunities to ask questions. I've also heard that Dr. Ortiz speaks better English than Dr. Lopez, so there's that.

I'm scheduled for surgery on April 26th with Dr. Lopez and Dr. Ortiz in TJ. I'm going though ALM with Rhonda as my coordinator =) I'm pretty confident in my choice for Dr.Lopez and happy to hear good stuff on Dr. Ortiz as well.

I had Dr. Ortiz as the assistant surgeon to Dr. Lopez. Dr. Ortiz was Awesome!! He came into my room pre-surgery talked to me, told me what was going to happen. Very, very nice man. He also checked on me after surgery. He was very professional and very kind. When I was at the Hotel he came and removed my drain. Explained everything he was doing, explained how things would be for me in the next few months, what to eat, how much weight I should use. I would recommend him 100%!