"@context": "http://www.schema.org", On the one hand, if you have a complication 2 months after the surgery (stricture, ulceration, etc. { Mexico Bariatric Center is a United States-based corporation whose founder, Ron Elli, has over 10+ years in the Mexico weight loss industry. I knew whatever happened, Id made the best decision I could. googletag.pubads().refresh(refresh_slots); Dr. Elias knows the importance of investing in the future as well. Dr Lazos is a board certified plastic surgeon and does some really amazing work! CONFIRMED TWO DEATH UNDER Dr. Ortiz AT A LIGTER ME.' I EMAILED THE COORDINATOR SONYA TODAY ABOUT THE SECOND DEATH AS MENTIONED BY @@Gretta Zarabi. He is Director of the Obesity Control Center, one of the most awarded bariatric hospitals in the world. .visely-pagination ul { width: 100%; display: table; table-layout: fixed; background-color: #e3e3e3; margin: 0; padding: 0; } googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S2').addService(googletag.pubads()); .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } "name": "BariatricPal", fbq('track', 'PageView', {"item_id":440681,"item_name":"Anyone with experiences with Dr. Elias Ortiz? Mexico Bariatric Center offers Bariatric Board-Certified surgeon with credentials from Mexico as well as the United States, like FACS. message_imgURL: "", .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } Mr. Walker has practiced in the specialty areas of both critical care medicine as well as family practice medicine. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_845x60_HT1', [845, 60], 'div-gpt-ad-HT1').addService(googletag.pubads()); 1st Course News and Controversies in Surgical GERD. "author": { var classModifiers = classContent.split(' '); It is not just about the price, but also safety, health care, and medical standards. // END Widgets configuration, By // BEGIN Widgets configuration var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. MBC operates in the dedicated bariatric surgical center that has multiple certifications in Mexico. Laparoscopic Surgery Program in the Regional General Hospital No. WebDr. Download BariatricPal for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch! } less than 5 grand for a gastric sleeve. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/440681-anyone-with-experiences-with-dr-elias-ortiz/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4985502", "text": "I am a member of his practices Facebook group but I honestly think his staff delete non asskissing reviews/comments. Unfortunately, the complication rates and death rates of A Lighter Me are not disclosed although. { I am making this post to ask others for personal experience with his clinic. US and Canada Toll Free: Leonard Gray. Graduate Professional XXXI National Aspiring medical residencies. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 50M: VSG: 19dec2018 HI BMI: 38.8. -General session speaker. 562.219.7251. var ViselyPage = 'index'; MBC offers All-Inclusive Out-The-Door Weight Loss Surgery Packages without Hidden Fees in Tijuana, Mexico. baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", $6K gone. I did all the research and had all the same concerns. viewProfiles: true, 866-675-9912, Paseo de los Hroes 9111 #100Zona Urbana RioTijuana, Baja California 22010, var detectDevice = function(){ var grabPageWidth = $('body').css('min-width'); return parseFloat(grabPageWidth, 10); } Btw do not get a gastric band because it is cheaper. I have booked him for July 20th and I'm trying not to panic. So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. Bariatric Multivitamins! Let me tell you, that was a surreal day in early December. } else { This is only a small sampling in a long list of Dr. Ortizs credentials and expertise. 2023 Center for Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Bariatric Surgery Program at Hospital Angeles Tijuana, November-December 2011, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. "@type": "Person", $(document).ready(function(){ (function(){if(typeof window.CustomEvent==="function")return!1;function CustomEvent(event,params){params=params||{bubbles:!1,cancelable:!1,detail:undefined};var evt=document.createEvent('CustomEvent');evt.initCustomEvent(event,params.bubbles,params.cancelable,params.detail);return evt} } At Mexico Bariatric Center, our mission is to offer the most value through providing the highest-quality all-inclusive packages for an extremely affordable price. From what I\u0027ve researched, Dr. Elias Ortiz himself is a good surgeon with nice medical staff but the people he chooses to hire as coordinators have no medical experience and are extremely rude. Dr. Hackenberg maintains a patient base at NFMAs Southside Office on University Boulevard. Which Dr. Ortiz? He also serves as President and CEO of Quo Vadis Productions. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By var Shopify = Shopify || {}; "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/440681-anyone-with-experiences-with-dr-elias-ortiz/", Started 9 hours ago, By Policies | Site Map. I was very at peace the day of surgery(09/16/14). Dr. Ariel Ortiz is a General Surgeon with a specialty in bariatric surgery. WebOrtiz is certified in the Allergan gastric band (one of only 2 FDA approved gastric bands) as well as certified in the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Elias Ortiz & Company Costs and Reviews 2023 By Chief Editor January 12, 2023 Dr. Elias Ortiz heads up the eponymous company, Elias Ortiz & Company otherwise called EOC Bariatrics, which was started after A Lighter Me was in turmoil, along with former A Lighter Me Staff, including: Michele Riter and Janese Pitcher. Dr. Ortiz earned his medical degree at Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Baja California. All Rights Reserved. He is double board-certified in general surgery and board-certified in bariatric surgery. 45, February 12, 2009, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. A patient at his facility was left unattended so long that they got off the bed and walked to the receptionist without assistance. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); I used BariatricPalMX because their business model is entirely medical tourism (versus a Mexican hospital that does medical tourism on the side), and the company is run by Americans. ips.setSetting( 'date_first_day', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); They have a very active Facebook group at https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=766679346764062&ref=content_filter. Ocean Biomedical founder and scientific advisory board chairman Dr. Jack A. Elias, left of center, after ringing the NASDAQ bell on Feb. 16, 2023. A Lighter Me has a surgery package with hotel accommodations included with private transportation similar to MBC. }); "streetAddress": "", His most recent collaboration resulted in the development and clinical use of the Worlds First Swallowable Gastric Balloon for Non-Surgical Weight Loss, which now benefits thousands of patients around the world every year. Dr. Ariel Ortiz has trained hundreds of young surgeons around the world to perform weight loss surgery safely and effectively. I just had surgery with Dr Garcia on Saturday. Everyone in our group and the group the day before us is doing well. CER Hospital is very nice. Nurs Dr. Ortiz holds memberships in several prominent medical organizations in Mexico. She ended up in some other hospital not long after. 45, May 15, 2008, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/contact/" Honestly, I don't know what to do. I had looked at A. Ortiz from the beginning, then researchedothers. What I do like about some medical groups is This is research based off of pricing, experience, and data for A Lighter Me. Additionally, Dr. Elias is affiliated with several hospitals in the Lakewood, California area including Los Alamitos Medical Center and Lakewood Regional Medical Center where he is the Director of the Total Joint Program and Director of the Orthopedic Rotation for podiatry residents. "userInteractionCount": 3 refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { People seem to forget that death is always a risk with surgery. Patients who have comorbidities, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart probl 2011-2023 American Board of Medical Specialties. I am making this post to ask others for personal experience with his clinic. .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } Dr. Ortiz has also published his work in medical journals. call: +1(904) 733-3992fax: +1(904) 737-4344, call: +1(904) 733-3992fax: +1(904) 737-4344 4131 University Blvd. WebReady for plastics?? Elk Grove, CA. "itemListElement": [ "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2022_04/S_member_419203.png", var ipsDebug = false; I am a member of his practices Facebook group but I honestly think his staff delete non asskissing reviews/comments. MD, F.A.C.S. $(".cPost .ipsReact .ipsReact_blurb.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-react'); Medical technologies transform the world! To see if your doctor is board certified, you must include his or her complete last name. // Relocate search bar ips.setSetting( 'url_filter_any_action', jQuery.parseJSON('"allow"') ); He performed and published his early experience that led to it becoming the standard with which failed bypasses are resolved across the globe. Dr Elias Ortiz: His profile proudly states he was featured as a "2015 Premier Surgeon" by Newsweek. Where are you receiving this info from, please? We try really hard to make sure info like this isn't posted, unless it's 10000% accurate. Please pr His expertise in the bariatric field, as well as his ability to innovate and adapt, helped him design the worlds first weight loss surgery requiring no stapling, re-routing, or device implant and trademarked it as the Stomach Sparing Gastric Sleeve. I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. "text": "I had surgery Sept 27 with Dr ortiz it was amazing. I don't know what to do. Wouldnt you rather choose a prominent bariatric center that is accredited by the medical tourism association? Sign up for a new account in our community. These weight loss surgeries will be completed by top rated surgeon, Dr. Elias Ortiz, along with his experienced staff. Mexico Bariatric Center is on top, already helping thousands of patients undergo weight loss surgery in Mexico and get on the losers bench.. A patient died after surgery with Dr. Elias Ortiz at A Lighter Me! He considers it an honor when a patient puts their trust in him and he always wants to provide the best treatment possible to all his patients. I am a member of his practices Facebook group but I honestly think his staff delete non asskissing reviews/comments. Please support this website by adding us to your whitelist in your ad blocker. var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } }}, 500)); Wishing you continued healing and success. } MBC has a capacity per surgeon to only perform 3 to 4 procedures daily, which can lead to lower complications for the safety of the patients. "name": "Anyone with experiences with Dr. Elias Ortiz? * Dr. Elias Ortiz and Dr. Mariano Covarrubias are working for Elias Ortiz & Company (EOC). However, if you look at the article, it is "Sponsor Insight," effectively and advertisement dressed up as an article.There are others but the situation is the same: there is always something sloppy or concerning about how they present themselves.If you had surgery in Mexico, did you notice things like these and decided to go ahead? } https://www.facebook.com/groups/eliasortizandcompany/, New AASLD Practice Guidance Calls for the Use of Noninvasive Liver Evaluations for Earlier Detection of NAFLD and NASH, C-mo Medical Solutions extends seed investment round to 4.8 million to transform cough monitoring, New Clarius Power Fan HD3 Delivers a First for Handheld Ultrasound: Continuous Scanning, Fluidx Unveils New Embolic for Neurovascular Use, Annalise.ai and Nuance Communications (a Microsoft Company) Announce Key Partnership to Improve Patient Outcomes with Workflow-Integrated AI, Neuroimmune Modulation for Inflammatory Disease: Interview with Dr. Simhambhatla, President and CEO of SetPoint Medical, Exclusive Look at HandX Robotic-Assisted Surgical Device from Human Xtensions, Balance Boards to Stay Active in the Offfice: Interview with Joel Heath, CEO of FluidStance, Exciting Medtech at the Healthcare Expo Taiwan, Diabetes Management Tech for Type II patients: Interview with Jeffrey Brewer, CEO of Bigfoot Biomedical, Monitoring Congestive Heart Failure Through Speech: Interview with Tamir Tal, CEO of Cordio Medical. Converse with people there. The information on this page is presented as supplied by the indicated members of our community. \n\n", in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By cookie_path: "/", I paid for my surgery out of pocket (almost $20K). https://mexicogastricsleeve.org/elias-ortiz-company/, I would look into endohospital in mexico if you are planning on a sleeve. MBC has daily limits for surgery per surgeon for the safety of the patients. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } 877-765-8446. I work for a healthcare provider (we own hospitals and provide insurance) and our Weight Loss Center recommends bariatric surgery if your BMI is over 40 or over 35 with a co-morbidity of sleep apnea, diabetes, or high blood pressure. "@type": "ListItem", I'm in the process of saving to have my surgery there sometime next year. None of the surgeons, however, were Bariatric Board-Certified. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_ascii', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); { //googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); They provide after care, they take you shopping, Dr. Ortiz, is phenominal, you will not be sorry. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/440681-anyone-with-experiences-with-dr-elias-ortiz/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4965221", Dr. Elias Saikali is American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care. }, - Regional General Hospital No. .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } "addressRegion": null, Home Meet Our Doctors Meet Ramy Elias, MD. and this website about them has bad reviews on them. I had the sleeve with Dr. Ortiz through A Lighter Me. "type": "SearchAction", Jonestina !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization are the most trusted sources online. "@context": "http://schema.org", @-webkit-keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } Undergraduate Professional: Degree in Medicine: From 1999-2004, Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Baja California. window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); More Info. Dr. Ariel Ortiz has performed more procedures than the total number of published cases. .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices div.price-container span:nth-child(2):not(:only-child) { color: #e36fab;font-weight: 600;font-size: 13px;margin-left: 5px;line-height: 13px; text-decoration: line-through !important; } "@type": "Person", As an Assistant Professor for Clinical Education at Southern California University of Health Sciences, he teaches and mentors physician assistant students so that they are prepared to enter real-world clinical settings. ), Other Types of Weight Loss Surgery & Procedures. The facilities arent what were used to in the States, but it got the job done. ABMS, a not-for-profit organization, has assisted its Member Boards in developing standards for doctor certification since 1933. Basic: fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); } else { cookie_ssl: true, "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", relocateSearch(); } Each surgeon at A Lighter Me may schedule up to 10 surgeries per day! He says he is very proud of his team and would feel comfortable putting his life in their hands just as his patients do. "name": "leanncadwell71", var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); While the CDC has announced new mask protocols for vaccinated individuals, there will be no changes for our office protocols for patients, guests, and staff members as the announcement does not apply to hospitals or medical facilities. Medgadget, Inc. All rights reserved. The sooner bariatric surgery can be safely performed, the quicker obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases can be reduced or resolved as they are not only chronic they are also progressive. -Overall average: 8.85 / 10 Undergraduate Internship: From 2004-2005, Regional General Hospital No. Everything you want to know we will tell you. "name": "English (USA)", Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ramy N. Elias serves as Medical Director for the Center for Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (CAOSM) at Cerritos Surgery Center. 2002-present: Professor of Bariatric Surgery International Institute of Metabolic Medicine Tijuana, Mexico. We will cover A Lighter Me reviews, ratings, and cost comparing to Mexico Bariatric Center. Started 23 hours ago, By $99 for entire year supply of "1 per Day!" About Elias Ortiz & Company : Elias Ortiz & Company provides all-inclusive weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Mexico Bariatric Center strives to offer the most affordable Mexico weight loss surgery starting from 4,595 without sacrificing patient care, outcomes, and support. Geographical places to have gastric sleeve surgery. $('.top-bar').hide(); { WebDr. Miguel Montalvo was an assistant surgeon to Dr. Elias Ortiz of A Lighter Me. Met with both Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Morales before surgery briefly, where they discussed my labs(all good) and answered any questions I had. "name": "liveaboard15", Becoming Board Certified takes a lot of experience, time, and training. | The Medical Revolution Will Be Blogged. MBC provides a high-standard of care and results by limiting daily surgeries per surgeon. 2000: State President of the Association and Honorary Member: Mexican Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association.