Just read on FB that Dr Aceves was killed today in a plane crash! I did not know or use him but many have or were scheduled with him.

Very sad to hear this! Thoughts and prayers to his family.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Very sad news

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!

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

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 :-(

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.