I'm currently interested in using Dr. Illan for my surgery, but it was pointed out to me that he is not listed on https://asmbs.org/patients/find-a-provider. Should I be concerned that he is not? I understand he is a weight loss surgeon and not a Bariatric surgeon, but when I look at his credentials it seems he has extensive training in Bariatric surgery, and I'm left confused. Any input is appreciated!

23 minutes ago, Beeks said:

I'm currently interested in using Dr. Illan for my surgery, but it was pointed out to me that he is not listed on https://asmbs.org/patients/find-a-provider. Should I be concerned that he is not? I understand he is a weight loss surgeon and not a Bariatric surgeon, but when I look at his credentials it seems he has extensive training in Bariatric surgery, and I'm left confused. Any input is appreciated!

Great question!

I am a Director-At-Large at the ASMBS and feel qualified to answer this question

ASMBS is the "Amercian" Society of Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Illan is not an American surgeon and doesn't operate in the states. He is President of the Mexican Society.

I'm attaching some recent certificates/credentials that aren't posted on the TeamMX site. @Bill Yanezcan explain them more in detail if you're interested.

Dr.Illan did my surgery, and I am doing well 5 weeks out.

You are more than Welcome to ask any of us that have used Dr. Illan for our Bariatric Surgery. He performed my Sleeve on Feb. 24th 2017 and I can't even explain how Amazing the experience was and the results are Wonderful.

11 hours ago, Alex Brecher said:

Great question!

I am a Director-At-Large at the ASMBS and feel qualified to answer this question

ASMBS is the "Amercian" Society of Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Illan is not an American surgeon and doesn't operate in the states. He is President of the Mexican Society.

I'm attaching some recent certificates/credentials that aren't posted on the TeamMX site. @Bill Yanezcan explain them more in detail if you're interested.

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Thank you Alex! Out of curiosity, why are there some Mexico surgeons listed on there and some aren't? Do they need to have had training in the US?

2 hours ago, Beeks said:

Thank you Alex! Out of curiosity, why are there some Mexico surgeons listed on there and some aren't? Do they need to have had training in the US?

ASMBS does allow international surgeons to be listed. Unless a surgeon practices in the US, there's really no purpose.

I am only 6 days post op with Dr Illan and I feel great. Everything was very well done. The whole team is awesome! I wouldn't do anything different.

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Why do my posts that state my Mexican surgeon, is a member of ASMBS, keep getting deleted? Are you only allowing comments about Dr. Illian in this thread and censure comments about all other surgeons?

2 hours ago, MarinaGirl said:

Why do my posts that state my Mexican surgeon, is a member of ASMBS, keep getting deleted? Are you only allowing comments about Dr. Illian in this thread and censure comments about all other surgeons?

I am keeping this up but removed the name of your surgeon.

The surgeon applies to be a member of the AMBS. I think it misleads people into thinking some board or committee elected the member on their merits.

i think the comments made by the patients of Dr. Illan speak better than a member of the AMBS.