Dr. Gerardo Garcia Alvarez has been a General Surgeon for 20 years and 9 of those years as a Bariatric Laparoscopic surgeon in Mexico and he's the director and chief of Hospiten Hospital in San Jose Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas which is one of the finest hospitals chains in Mexico.
Dr. Alvarez graduated top of his class in General Surgery in 1996 and was awarded an honorary distinction. Since then, his great track of success has been mainly attributed to his professionalism and charismatic personality, helping patients throughout the world achieve their weight loss objectives in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Dr. Gerardo Garcia Alvarez's Unbeatable Value
Duo Bariatric Team
Dr. Garcia Alvarez performs all surgeries with another 20+ years experienced surgeon (40+ combined) at one low competitive package price.
Sealed FDA Products
Dr. Garcia Alvarez only uses FDA Aprooved sealed Endo Johnson & Johnson brands and not after market products than can lead to complications.
Surgeon of Excellence
Our surgeons are Leading Pioneers in the industry that started the Bariatric Weight loss Surgery program in Mexico.
VSG Reinforcement Technique
Dr. Garcia Alvarez's VSG Technique consists of suturing on top of the staple line for double reinforced protection.
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- University of Nuevo Leon (U.A.N.L.)
- Monterrey, México 1990
- General Surgery
- Christus Hosiptal
- Monterrey, Mexico 1992-96
- Chief of Residents 1995
- 2001 - Lap Band Certification Intensive Training on Bioenterics INAMED Laparoscopic Gastric Banding.
- 2002 - Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery and Gastric Banding Monterrey, Mexico.
- 2002 - Symposium on Bariatric Surgery 11th International Congress on Endoscopic Surgery Yucatán, Mexico.
- 2003 - Course on Gastric Banding by Johnson and Johnson Monterrey, Mexico.
- Mexican Association of General Surgery
- Mexican Association of Laparoscopic Surgery
- Mexican Association of Bariatric Surgery
- 2012 XIV Congreso Nacional de Cirugía para la Obesidad y Enfermedades Metabólicas, Puerto Vallarta México.
- 2011 XXXV Congreso Internacional de Cirugía General, Veracruz, México.
- 2011 XIX Congreso Latinoamericano de Cirugía, FELAC.
- 2011 XX Curso Internacional de Cirugía Endoscópica, Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Endoscópica.
- 2009 Gastric Sleeve Fellowship for Johnson and Johnson, Tijuana, México.
- 2009 Actualización y controversias en el Sistema de Banda Gástrica y Balón Intragastrico, Colegio Mexicano de Cirugía para la Obesidad, Cancún, México.
- 2008 XVII International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, AMCE, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
- 2006 Congreso Nacional de Cirugia de la Obesidad, Mazatlan, Sinaloa.
- 2006 XV International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, AMCE, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
- 2006 Curso de Banda Gástrica ajustable y taller de ajustabilidad durante el Congreso Nacional de Cirugía de la Obesidad.
- 2005 XVI International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, AMCE, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
- 2004 9th World Congress on Endoscopic Surgery, Colon and Morbid Obesity Surgery Course, FELAC, ALACE, AMCE, AMCG, Cancun, Mexico.
- 2003 Fellowship en Cirugía Bariatrica y Banda Gástrica Hospital Santa Engracia Julio/Noviembre, Monterrey.
- 2003 X International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, AMCE, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco.
- 2003 Course on Gastric Banding by Johnson and Johnson Monterrey, Mexico.
- 2002 Curso Pre congreso de Cirugía Bariatrica y Banda Gástrica, Congreso Internacional de Cirugía Endoscópica, Mérida.
- 2002 Symposium on Bariatric Surgery 11 th International Congress on Endoscopic Surgery, Yucatan, Mexico.
- 2002 Controversias en Cirugía Laparoscópica, Symposium Mexico-Francia OCA Hospital, Monterrey.
- 2002 International Congress of Obesity Surgery, SMCO, Huatulco.
- 2002 XIII Curso Internacional de Cirugía, Actualizaciones en Cirugía de Hígado, vías biliares y páncreas, Monterrey.
- 2002 Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery and Gastric Banding, Monterrey Mexico.
- 2001 Lap band Certification Intensive Training on Bioenterics INAMED Laparoscopic Gastric Banding, Monterrey.
- 2000 Congreso de Cirugía Endoscópica en los Albores del tercer milenio Hospital Santa Engracia, Monterrey.
- 2000 IX International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery, CCGT, AMCE, SAGES, Tijuana BC.
- 1998 XII Congress of Surgery, AMCG, Guanajuato Mex.
- 1998 Eighth Meeting of Laparoscopic Surgery International AMCL, ACBC, Tijuana BC.
- 1996 Curso de Resucitación Cardiopulmonar Básico y Avanzado por American Heart Association, Monterrey.
- 1995 XIII Congreso Nacional de Investigación Biomédica Facultad de Medicina Autónoma de Nuevo Leon, Participación con el trabajo prospectivo, comparativo entre Apendicetomía convencional versus Apendicetomía por laparoscopia (Ponente).
- 1995 VI Curso Internacional de Cirugía, Controversias en Cirugía, Monterrey.
- 1994 1er Congreso Latinoamericano y 3 er Congreso Nacional de Cirugía Endoscópica Mazatlán, México.
- 1994 Reunión Inter capitular del Colegio Americano de Cirujanos, del 13 a; 16 Abril, Monterrey.
- 1992 II Curso de Ultrasonido del 18 al 22 Junio Hospital Muguerza Alta Especialidad, Monterrey.
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I had my VSG in Cabo San Lucas with Dr. Gerardo Garcia Alvarez 8.23.17. Everything was absolutely above my expectations. From the driver to the nursing staff and of course Dr Alvarez. The facilities were kept immaculate. i never had to wait on a nurse, they were there before I would even need them. Dr. Alvarez was by to check on me personally twice every day. The care far exceeded a typical hospital stay in the U.S. Also the Marriott was very nice, comfortable and clean. I highly recommend Bariatric Mexico and Dr. Alvarez without any hesitation. Amazing experience. Also Cabo is a very beautiful area. Dandridge, TN
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Comment Comment with FacebookJust an incredible doctor and person. Super professional and made the process easy to understand. If there was a 6 star option, Dr. Garcia deserves it!
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I travelled to Dr. Alvarez in November 2017 and can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made! JC Urrea was our patient coordinator and he set everything up - from the car service to and from the airport, our hotel stay, and car service to and from the hospital. I was unable to lose weight due to health reasons and my local DR recommended I look into Bariatric Surgery to try and bypass the issue I was having. All of the staff at the hospital were so accommodating and literally there 24/7 for anything - I maybe waited a minute and a half after pushing my button in the middle of the night! DR Alvarez was very informative both before and after surgery and made sure I was 100% comfortable with everything!! I am now almost 7 months post opp and down 100 pounds! I would recommend the staff at Bariatric Mexico to anyone!! Grand Cayman , Cayman Islands
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Hi Dr Garcia:
I am a couple of months post op now and wanted to thank you for a very successful Gastric Sleeve procedure. I have lost over 30 lbs so far and steadily loosing and confident that my goals will be reached. I feel very good, have less issues with blood pressure and have positive expectations for my future. Knowing that obesity will not be part of my golden years gives me peace of mind. I am glad to know that by escaping obesity, it is likely that diabetes and heart issues will not be a problem as well. You and your staff were very pleasant and professional and I have already recommended you and your facility to others.
I am having a procedure to eliminate my heat flutter issues and feel that once completed, my health will be very good. Thank you again for my treatment at your facility.
Thanks Dr. Alvarez
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My case is like so many people out there, obesity was slowly killing me! I had a degree of morbid obesity 368 lbs. with all the problems of obesity, from social discrimination affects you psychologically, people making fun of me because of being fat!, Being a person with disability to diseases such as Pre diabetes, bone malformation, sleep apnea, immobility, pain and much more!
I knew the damage I was doing to myself, but I couldn’t do it alone. I tried everything! Hypnosis, diets and nothing, I gained weight each time until I had the opportunity to have been guided to a second chance at life. I had Gastric Sleeve surgery in Los Cabos Mexico and my life changed radically, I am now someone else in all aspects, thanks to my Angeles (my doctors) for all your help!! , Your moral support and guidance have transformed my life.
Thanks Dr. Gerardo Garcia Alvarez for all your help. You are amazing.
As of today I have lost 198 lbs.!! I literally remove a person off!
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I had the Gastric Sleeve with Dr. Gerardo Garcia in Los Cabos Mexico and I have to say, it was a pleasant experience. The surgery was done at Hospiten hospital, excellent and modern facility, everyone spoke English and the surgery went flawlessly. Not to mention the hotel was included in the package which was in center town of Los Cabos which allowed me to walk around the shops and visit the beach.
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