Doctor Rodolfo Wilhelmy, MD, FACS in Mexicali,

Name: Rodolfo Wilhelmy, MD, FACS
Last name: Wilhelmy
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1996
Years experience: 27
Primary Specialty: General Surgeon

Website: https://www.mexicalibariatric.com/

Business: Mexicali Bariatric Center
Address: Reforma 1130 Suite 11
Address suite: Colonia Nueva
City: Mexicali
Zip Code: 21100
Country: MX
Statement: Bariatric surgeon Dr. Rodolfo Wilhelmy, MD, FACS is the head surgeon at Mexicali Bariatric Center in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He has over 25 years of experience in transforming patients’ bodies and improving their lives through weight loss surgery in Mexicali. Recognized for his warm bedside manner and attentive nature, Dr. Wilhelmy specializes in a variety of weight loss procedures, and has performed over 3,000 to date. This includes gastric sleeve procedures, gastric bypass surgeries, and weight loss surgery revisions. He also has performed thousands of laparoscopic procedures; Dr. Wilhelmy holds specializations in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Wilhelmy’s medical talents are esteemed in his community. In addition to acting as a professor at the medical school at Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Mexicali, he has been the president of the Mexican College of Surgeons. In addition to maintaining his thriving practice, he is the head of the medical department at Mexicali’s City Hall.

Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Almater Hospital, Mexicali Mexico
GPS coordinates on map: 32.6615702,-115.4703939

Primary location: 
Location name: Mexicali
State: 02
Country: MX
Map point: 32.5804,-115.5848

Rodolfo Wilhelmy, MD, FACS

Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Lap Band

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 2414
Answer count: 15
Review count: 37
3 star count: 1
5 star count: 36
Total star count: 37
Star rating: 4.4996099894707
Profile created: Oct 10, 2018
Profile modified: Jun 15, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Free-Unclaimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: General Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Feb 20, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Mexicali, 02, MX. GPS coordinates: 32.5804,-115.5848

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Gastric Bypass (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Duodenal Switch (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Jan 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 3/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jan 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sep 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Jul 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Duodenal Switch (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Gastric Bypass (May 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Gastric Bypass Prices

  • $5999 – Jul 24, 2021
  • $6001 – Jan 10, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $5999 – Jul 24, 2021
  • $9500 – Aug 24, 2021
  • $9500 – Aug 24, 2021
  • $9500 – Aug 24, 2021
  • $6999 – Dec 1, 2018
  • $6999 – Dec 1, 2018
  • $6001 – Jan 10, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $6001 – Jan 10, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $6001 – Jan 10, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $6000 – Jan 10, 2017 – Mexicali

Duodenal Switch Prices

  • $8500 – May 16, 2019
  • $9999 – Dec 3, 2018
  • $8500 – May 16, 2019
  • $8500 – May 16, 2019
  • $9999 – Dec 3, 2018

Sleeve Gastrectomy Prices

  • $5999 – Jan 15, 2022
  • $5999 – Jan 14, 2022
  • $5999 – Jan 14, 2022
  • $5999 – Jan 15, 2022
  • $5999 – Jan 15, 2022
  • $5999 – Jan 14, 2022
  • $6000 – Nov 18, 2020
  • $6000 – Nov 18, 2020
  • $7000 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $7000 – Apr 28, 2021
  • $6000 – Jun 12, 2019
  • $6000 – Nov 18, 2020
  • $6000 – Nov 18, 2020
  • $6000 – Nov 18, 2020
  • $6000 – Jun 12, 2019
  • $5999 – Nov 29, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $5999 – Nov 29, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $5999 – Aug 16, 2019
  • $5999 – Aug 16, 2019
  • $5999 – Aug 16, 2019
  • $7000 – Dec 15, 2018
  • $7000 – Dec 15, 2018
  • $6000 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6000 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6000 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6000 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6000 – Mar 22, 2019
  • $6000 – Dec 27, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $6000 – Dec 27, 2017 – Mexicali, MX
  • $6000 – Dec 27, 2017
  • $6000 – Dec 27, 2017
  • $5999 – Nov 29, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $5999 – Nov 29, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $6000 – Apr 6, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $6000 – Apr 6, 2018 – Mexicali
  • $6000 – Apr 6, 2018 – Mexicali

Other Prices

  • $6000 – Dec 20, 2018

Weight Loss Surgery Prices

  • $5501 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $5501 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $5501 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $5501 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $5500 – Jul 29, 2020
  • $6000 – Dec 20, 2018

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Mexicali Bariatric Center, https://www.mexicalibariatric.com/
Address
Reforma #1130 – Suite 11Colonia Nueva, Mexicali, Baja California, MX, 21100 (GPS coordinates: 32.6641333,-115.4585475)
Phone
(888) 344-3916
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Oct 5, 2018 / Jun 15, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
When can I have alcohol after VSG surgery? I am 5 months post-op
Drinking alcohol after Gastric Sleeve surgery
Jun 21, 2019
Hello there!
I recommend to my patients to wait AT LEAST 3 months before consuming alcohol, not before. Choosing what to drink to avoid as much empty calories as possible is important as is avoiding drinks that have lots of sugar and may cause dumping. It is also advisable to not drink on an empty stomach, alcohol will have different effects in your body after surgery.
It is always best to follow your own…
I’m 5’3″, I weight 190lbs, and my BMI is 34.8. Am I a candidate for bariatric surgery?
Bariatric Surgery low 30’s BMI
Jun 20, 2019
Yes! You are a candidate for bariatric surgery. You will need to discuss with your surgeon which is the best option for you given your medical history, etc but usually a restrictive procedure like a gastric sleeve works best for patients with a low BMI ike yourself.
I am a 24 Year old female 310 pounds. BMI is 59. How likely is it that I will have loose skin
Loose Skin after weight loss surgery
Jun 20, 2019
Hi There!
The key to avoiding excess skin as much as possible after extreme weight loss is building muscle. To do this we recommend exercising and hitting your protein target daily. Your surgeon will provide guidelines as to how much protein you should be getting daily. Being so young you have a better chance of avoiding a lot of hanging skin if you focus on building muscle during your weight loss period.
Complications From Three Surgeries in Two Days in Mexico?
Complications after Gastric Sleeve
Apr 10, 2019
I am sorry your friend is experiencing complications after a gastric sleeve surgery. She needs to go to the ER so they can assess her situation properly.
There are good surgeons and hospitals and not so good surgeons and hospitals everywhere, this is not limited to Mexico.
A surgical procedure carries risks no matter where it is done. No one can guarantee you a complication free surgery, unfortunately. What you can do is…
I want to do the gastric sleeve and want to know how much will it be?
Cost Of Gastric Sleeve
Apr 10, 2019
You will find all kinds of prices in the US and Mexico. The prices vary greatly depending on the type of medical care you will receive, facilities where the surgery will be done, the experience the surgeon has, etc.
AS with any other medical procedure my recommendation is to do your research and base your decision not only on pricing. The sleeve is a great tool for weight loss but you need an experienced surgeon that can do it safely and give you an effective sleeve.
Will I be qualified for vertical gastric sleeve surgery with BMI 27.2?
Sleeve at a 27 BMI?
Apr 9, 2019
Hello There!
A BMI of 30 is the minimum BMI for having a sleeve surgery, this is when you reach the obese category. For patients with a BMI over 25 but under 30, in the overweight category, we offer the Spatz -3 Intragastric Balloon, it is not a permanent solution but it may help you lose up to 50 lbs in one year, this may be a good option for you to consider.
Good luck!
How soon after sleeve gasterectomy do you start losing weight on the scale?
How soon do you lose weight after a sleeve surgery?
Apr 9, 2019
Hello!
Most patients start losing immediately after surgery, most see a difference on the scale as soon as they get back home. How much and how fast you lose has to do with several factors like BMI, age, gender, etc but for many patients losing an average of 1 lb a month during the first month is common.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/26/2023