Dr. Alberto Aceves a well known and respected Bariatric Surgeon from Mexicali was killed in a tragic plane crash

[WorldTraveler 79]

I Emailed Nina (part of his office staff, and who many of us talked to who went to see Dr. A) last night and she replied this morning - unfortunately also a confirmation.

Ugh.

I emailed Gaby last night....so sorry that this is indeed a reality.

"This is true... and a great loss for all of us worldwide !

His son ( that was flying with him ) is safe

We appreciate your kind words...

He really loves his patients !

We are all very sad

hugs from all of us

Gaby"

Edited June 24, 2014 by WorldTraveler

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I'm so sad that the reason I came back to MBP to post is due learning about the passing of my amazing surgeon, Dr. Aceves. He was such a nice man and a talented surgeon.

I cannot speak on the relationships that those who do not do Medical Tourism build with their medical team locally but for many of us who venture away from our "home" it feels more personal.

Dr. Aceves helped me to change my life and made a terrifying decision easy and comfortable,

My sympathies to those who's lives are effected by this loss.

Amanda Rae

[sarsar 824]

This is so sad and shocking. Dr. Aceves did my sleeve over three years ago.

[Travelmego 235]

Terrible news. My condolences to his family, friends and patients.

[BlueOctoberGirl 111]

I am so so sad. This wonderful man saved my life! RIP Dr. Aceves. I can not thank you enough for being a part of my life.

[AnaBanana 63]

he was my doctor and i am sick to my stomach with sadness.

i offer my condolences to his family, staff and all his patients. what a sad day.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

My heart goes out to everyone who knew this man personally, and to those in the bariatric community whose lives he impacted in many positive ways.

[kakaw 33]

Very sad news

[Scylla 106]

That is such tragic news! He made a huge difference in the lives of so many people--just on this board alone! My condolences to his friends, family and patients. R.I.P., Dr. Aceves!

[LighterSmarter 9]

Following Dr. Aceves' tragic death, the surgery is done now by Dr. Beltran. Anyone knows him? I think he was trained by Dr. Aceves

[lylabelle 257]

He was his assistant in every surgery for years. He assisted Aceves on me a month ago. I went to Dr Aceves for his artistry in how he does the sleeve, I would choose Dr Beltran now because he will be doing it the way he did it with dr aceves for so long. It's still so shocking :-(

[4weightlosssake 8]

He did my revisions surgery back in 2012. So sad to hear this. May his soul rest in the Lord, he was an amazing man.