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Hi Everyone,

I am new on this website, and this is the first time I am writing on this forum. I had pretty much decided to have surgery with Dr. Perez in Cancun, but I am having second thoughts because I cannot verify any of the Medical Associations claimed by any of the Medical Tourism websites. I have been able to very that he is a Surgeon in Mexico. But it just bothers me that they claim he belongs to all these associations, and I cannot verify that information. I am not saying he never did belong to any of them. Just that I can't verify that information to be current as of now.

Did anybody else have these concerns? For those in the medical field; should this be of a concern when choosing a Doctor?

This is what I am talking about:

Boards and associations

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

Mexican Board of General Surgery, Mexico City

Mexican Association of General Surgery, Mexico City

Mexican Association of Endoscopic Surgery

Latin American Association of Endoscopic Surgery

Mexican Association of Obesity surgery

I know some have had the surgery with him with no complications. Maybe I'm just very nervous about having surgery in another country!

I really would appreciate your feedback on this.

Thanks!

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I used dr. verboonen in Cancun and Dr Perez was his partner there. Dr. Perez was there to remove my drain, check for leaks and release me. I found them both to be excellent doctors. I did not check any of the boards that you listed. And no, I was never concerned. Since my surgery, a friend has been to Cancun and used the same Doctors with great results. It's a great idea to know all the facts, but you can worry yourself sick too.

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Thank you for your input Territravel. Maybe I am just worrying myself sick. I guess like many I'm nervous about the travel and surgery in done in Mexico. :unsure:

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It's perfectly normal to be nervous. I was a little concerned about going to Mexico. " No spanish skills what- so- ever." I took my family along, and we found Cancun beautiful and safe.

The beginning of my journey, I prayed, and felt peace with my decision. I hope that your able to do the same.

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