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I am trying to decide between these two surgeons. Have you had any experience with either one, good or bad?

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Dr. Altamirano did my sleeve and he's magnificent. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Zavalza as well. I know Dr. A does skype consults and I bet so does Dr. Z, I would schedule a skype consult with both of them and see who you connect with the most and go from there. I don't think you could go wrong with either one.

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Dr. Altamarino was my surgeon aswell! He is awesome, Professional medial work plus Great bedside manners.

He came to me After i was released because i had a light Fever (nothing serious) but he was there 20 Minuten After i contacted him on a Sunday evening. Had No Paid After surgery, just highly Renommend him!

I Travelled 10000 Miles to TJ and Dr. A and it was the best decision of my life!

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Im booked with Dr A for a few weeks from now and I can't wait. I am a member of his support groups on Facebook where he is super active and he has always been available to answer questions I have in a super timely manner. I have heard absolutely nothing but wonderful things about him!

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