Speaks English and Uses Dermabond

[Canary Diamond 186]

This is what I'm looking for in a surgeon.

Additional desirable features include:

-performs surgeries in a hospital (not a clinic or strip mall)

-has packages under $6000 (excluding airfare)

-requires a 2 night hospital stay

-performs daily follow ups ater hospital discharge

-is in Tijuana

-is a Virgo who enjoys fine dining and long walks on the beach (optional)

So far, I'm considering Ramos Kelly and Ariel Ortiz (OCC). Your input greatly appreciated!

[ReadyNewM3 112]

Virgo? :/

[Canary Diamond 186]

Virgo? :/

An attempt at humor.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

An attempt at humor.

I recognized the humor, I'm a Virgo.

[Canary Diamond 186]

I recognized the humor, I'm a Virgo.

I figured it was apt as they are notoriously detail-oriented.

But seriously, which surgeons use Dermabond and speak decent English???

[Snufflegus 80]

My hubby is going to TJ going on Monday to OCC for dr. A. Ortiz

[npwomen 37]

Ortiz speaks excellent English and has been doing bariatric surgery for over 15 years. My daughter and I were sleeved by him 5/14/13. We are both medical professionals and felt very comfortable before and after our surgical experience. We're both doing great. BTW, yes he does use a type of Dermabond.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I figured it was apt as they are notoriously detail-oriented.

But seriously, which surgeons use Dermabond and speak decent English???

Heck, I think it'd be great to find one who can write and it be legible to someone besides a pharmacist!!!!

[Olivia23 68]

Do a lot of these doctors in Mexico use stitches that have to be removed?

[Canary Diamond 186]

I've read some posts about certain doctors using staples on the incisions, which then need to be removed by a different doctor once the patient is at the hotel. I personally would feel more comfortable with the glue. I know it's what the top-notch surgeon in my area (who I can't afford) uses.

[joannao74 112]

Heck' date=' I think it'd be great to find one who can write and it be legible to someone besides a pharmacist!!!![/quote']

In Tijuana even the people selling tacos on side streets speak good english...it would be great to find a american doctor that could write legible as well.

[dork 114]

I had Dr Kelly. He spoke great English and uses dermabond. Very happy with everything.

[measureofme 175]

Four months and 98 pounds later, I still cannot say enough good stuff about my experience with Dr. Ramos-Kelly. Dermabond was used (liberally) and his English was excellent. Staff's use of English was hit or miss but I never had trouble communicating. I was sleeved at florence Oasis Hospital (complete with an ICU if necessary) and had my leak test done at Angeles (Dr. RK likes that particular equipment better there). I hear he's working now also at a Hospital Nova but I don't know anything about it.

Not sure if he's a Virgo, but it wouldn't surprise me! LOL Best wishes as you move forward!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I recognized the humor, I'm a Virgo.

This explains so much!

(I'm a Capricorn )

[NtvTxn 1,262]

This explains so much!

(I'm a Capricorn )

LoL